We all love The Old London Town, but how much do we know about the old London town?
London got its name from the Celtic word Londinios, which means “The Place of the Bold One”. Although the name is Celtic derived, the Romans were responsible for the city we know today as London.
The strategic location of the city allowed the Romans easy access to Europe, and the River Thames provided ample water supply. As a result, they invaded Britain in AD 43 and soon afterward founded the city of Londinium.
THE TOWER OF LONDON
In 1078, William I (William the Conqueror) took control of London and he quickly began to build a stronghold to guard London – the Tower of London. The Tower has been used as a castle and a palace, a zoo, and a weapons store, a mint (where the coins were made), and a prison.
At this present time, the Tower of London is open to the public and includes an exhibition showcasing the Crown Jewels. There is also an annual art installation of a sea of ceramic poppies, which started to honor the 100-year anniversary of Britain’s first involvement in World War I.
Food/Drinks To Try In Old London Town
Foods:
Fish & Chips, Sunday Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, Eton Mess, Pie and Mash at the Windmill Mayfair, Bangers and Mash, Cockles, Full English breakfast, Sticky toffee pudding, Afternoon Tea, Beef Wellington
Drinks:
People serve strong tea in a mug with milk and sugar and this is known as builders tea, but it’s not uncommon to drink it black or with lemon, either with or without sugar.
Real Ale is a beer that is brewed from traditional ingredients. It is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and finishes maturing in the cellar of a pub; rather than at the brewery and is served with only natural carbonation.
Cider usually refers to fermented apple juice, which is an alcoholic beverage. Real cider contains at least 90% fresh apple juice with no added flavorings, coloring, or concentrates.
Bucket List Things To Do In Old London Town
There is a list of places to visit in the old London town. You can begin by visiting Elizabeth Tower (where Big Ben is housed). Also, take a Beefeater tour at the Tower of London. Secondly, you Admire Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, take a hop on-hop off bus tour, also.
Thirdly, Eat, Drink and Shop at Covent Garden you pay a visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral and Ride the London Eye
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