Concetti Chiave
- London, initially a Celtic city, was fortified by the Romans as Londinium around 50 A.D., serving as a key port on the River Thames.
- Following a devastating fire, the medieval reconstruction of London included the efforts of architect Christopher Wren, notably rebuilding St. Paul's Cathedral.
- In the 19th century, London's expansion led to the creation of the Metropolitan Board of Works and later the London County Council to manage growth and infrastructure.
- World War II heavily bombed London, necessitating diverse architectural rebuilding and efforts to preserve surrounding green spaces post-war.
- The 2005 terrorist attacks in London targeted public transport, resulting in 55 deaths and hundreds of injuries, marking a significant recent historical event.
What are the Celtic Origins and Roman Development?
Originally Celtic city, London was fortified by the Roman invaders who called it Londinium, around 50 A.D. and they used it as a port on the River Thames to the 410.
London, lived a difficult moment, but during the medieval period was able to increase its importance and over the years, it developed, on the Roman London, what is today the financial district (the City), which, however, was largely destroyed by a great fire. The reconstruction lasted ten years and saw the work of the great architect Christopher Wren, who rebuilt many destroyed churches, including St. Paul's Cathedral, where now rest the heroes of the British nation
In the sixteenth century, it became the capital of the British Empire. During the eighteenth century, however, London grew to become the largest city in the world
Expansion and Administration in the 19th Century
The local administration tried to cope with this enormous expansion, especially to provide adequate infrastructure to the city. To this end, in 1855 he created the Metropolitan Board of Works. In 1889 the MBW was liquidated and in its place was established the County of London, governed from the first assembly elected by the entire London "stretched", the London County Council.
During World War II London was devastated by the German air. The raids killed over 30,000 Londoners and destroyed large parts of the city, including the old quarters of the city. London was rebuilt in various architectural styles in the following decades, and this must be the excessive presence of buildings and skyscrapers in the city center.
The external expansion of London was slowed down considerably since the end of World War II with the adoption of various plans, theses to the preservation of a green ring.
Terrorist Attacks of 2005
Among the recent events we can not forget July 7, 2005, when a coordinated series of terrorist attacks carried out by Islamic extremists, hit the passengers of three subway lines and a bus. That morning they detonated four suicide bombers, starting at 08:50 hours. One in the metropolitan area of Aldgate in the City, another on a load of passenger train that ran through a tunnel of the Piccadilly Line, a third of a train in the Edgware Road station. About an hour later, at 9:47, a bomb carried by a quarter bomber ripped through a double-decker bus of line number 30 that passed for Russell Square.
These attacks have caused 55 deaths, in addition to several hundred wounded. A further series of attacks occurred on 21 July, this time without causing casualties.
Domande da interrogazione
- How did London expand and manage its growth in the 19th century?
- What happened during the terrorist attacks in London in 2005?
In the 19th century, London experienced significant expansion, prompting the creation of the Metropolitan Board of Works in 1855 to manage infrastructure needs. In 1889, the County of London was established, governed by the London County Council, marking the first elected assembly for the expanded city.
On July 7, 2005, London was struck by coordinated terrorist attacks by Islamic extremists, targeting three subway lines and a bus. The attacks resulted in 55 deaths and several hundred injuries. A second series of attacks occurred on July 21, but without causing casualties.
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