Bank of England 

Today the City of London is best known as an international centre for banking and finance. What makes the area so unique is that it has managed to retain a strong sense of tradition and history while adapting to the needs of modern society. When you visit you will see cutting edge contemporary architecture standing next to medieval buildings, delightful small parks and ancient alleyways.

 History

The City is one of the oldest parts of London. It was founded by the Romans in about AD43. Originally the relatively small area within the confines of the City Walls was known as London and it was here that many people lived and worked. It was only after the Great Fire in 1666 that London expanded to become the busy metropolis that we recognise today.

 Guildhall

The Guildhall is the City's town hall. It is one of the largest civic halls in England and its impressive interior is open to the public.  However please check opening times as it can be closed for functions. Admission is free.

Things to look out for

Thorough the City there are hundreds of blue glazed plaques. They have been installed by the City of London Corporation (local government) to commemorate a historic event or an earlier building on the site.

I lead a number of guided walks through the City and for a complete list look here. If you enjoyed this blog post you might like reading about St Sepulchre.

The author of this blog is a qualified City of London and City of Westminster Tour Guide who leads guided walks combining world famous landmarks with hidden treasures often missed by the crowds.

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