Sleepy History London
Aug 10, 2025
Discover the captivating journey of London from its Roman beginnings to a thriving global city. Explore the significance of iconic landmarks like Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey. Uncover tales of resilience through plagues, fires, and revolutions that shaped its character. Delve into medieval struggles and the wealth disparities between aristocrats and the working class. Each story weaves a rich tapestry of history, architecture, and culture that continues to influence modern-day London.
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Fossils Beneath Trafalgar Square
- Construction in the 1950s unearthed fossilized megafauna beneath Trafalgar Square.
- Cave lions and rhinoceroses once roamed that spot.
Londinium: Roman Port City
- The Romans founded Londinium around 43–47 CE as a strategic port on the Thames.
- The settlement grew quickly to about half a square mile and tens of thousands of people.
The Ancient London Wall
- Around 200 CE the Romans built the London Wall to enclose and defend the city.
- Sections of that wall still survive and mark parts of the modern City of London.
