Guide to... City of London
A city within a city, the City of London is also known as the Square Mile (although it actually covers an area of 1.12 square miles). The area it covers constitutes most of what was Londoninium, the settlement created by the Romans in the 1st century AD by clearing a forest, It has been self governed for 2000 years. The law and practice of the Romans became the basis of London’s institutions and political language.
The City of London is known as a hub of financial services such as insurance, commodities trading and investment. Its reputation was seriously damaged in the eyes of many when in September 2018 the British Government was forced to hand the banks headquartered in the City of London £1,600,000,000,000 (equivalent to 12.5% of the total net wealth of all households in Great Britain). The reasoning behind this was that the entire economy of the country would cease to function otherwise. The money has never been accounted for.
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Vinyl Bar Live
Vinyl Bar Live is our second unique venue in the heart of the City where you can ... watch live sports or watch a...Read more

Wework Ground to 5th Floor
22 Upper Ground London SE1 9PD. ... The coworking space is spread over five floors and has sought-after amenities...Read more

Withers LLP
London is one of the world's most dynamic international financial centres and one of the most popular places to live...Read more

Wo.Co. Skinners
+ Historical Timeline · + The Livery Companies · + History of the Fur Trade · + The Corporation of London · + 299...Read more

Worshipful Co Ironmongers
One of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. The beautiful Ironmongers' Hall is the ideal venue...Read more

Worshipful Co of Tallow Chandlers
The Tallow Chandlers Company · About us · The Company · Affiliations & Links · Our ... January. Company Dinner. Next...Read more

Worshipful Company of Haberdashers

Worshipful Company of IT
The livery companies of the City of London, currently 110 in number, comprise London's ancient and modern trade...Read more

Worshipful Company of Pewterers
The Worshipful Company of Pewterers is one of the older Livery Companies in the City of London and an ideal Venue in...Read more

Wright and Bell (Bartholomew Close)
19 Jun 2018 - ... letting the ground and lower ground floors (6300 sq ft) of 90 Bartholomew Close to Wright and Bell,...Read more

Xcite Campaign Management Limited
28 Apr 2015 - Exclusive: Leadenhall Building to house London's highest events space ... Simon Tracey, managing...Read more

Yauatcha City
Dim sum teahouse offering contemporary Cantonese dim sum, patisserie inspired by European culinary techniques and...Read more

Zelman Old Bailey
With approximately 850 staff, the London Branch is the largest of Mizuho Bank's ... Address, Mizuho House, 30 Old...Read more

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Royal Exchange Grand Cafe and Bar
Fortnum & Mason has now taken over the Grand Cafe and Bar.Read more
City of London Bars Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange

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Aubaine (Broadgate Circle)
Aubaine is a passionate marriage of French culinary creativity and the discerning standards of the London dining scene.Read more

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Bavarian Beerhouse (Tower Hill)
Bavarian Beerhouse Tower Hill closed permanently on October 22, 2018Read more

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Imperial City
Subterranean Chinese dining in arched vaults with traditional motifs and contemporary touches.Read more

Beauty Essence
Would you like to look beautiful, feel relaxed, or simply indulge? Our salons offer professional friendly treatments....Read more

Mansion House
Guided tours of the public rooms of the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, includes city...Read more
Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Historic Houses Walbrook

1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard Street is a Brasserie, Bar & fine dining restaurant at the heart of Bank in London. Where the city meets...Read more


NCP (London Vintry Thames Exchange)
Situated off Upper Thames Street right in the heart of London, our Vintry Thames Exchange car park puts you within...Read more

Guildhall Art Gallery
Located in the Guildhall, collection includes art and cultural artefacts about London, Victorian-era works, remains...Read more
Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Local History Museums Art Museums

Chartered Insurance Institute Museum
Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Firefighting Museums Lombard Street

Bank of England Museum
History of the Bank and its activities, banknotes and coins, books and documents, pictures, furniture, statues, silverRead more
Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Numismatic Museums Bartholomew Lane

City of London Police Museum
Uniforms, Victorian-era police equipment, communications devices, famous murders, WWII displayRead more

The Bank of England Museum
Includes general information such as opening hours, location, private hire and collections, as well as the history,...Read more


St Paul's Cathedral
Anglican cathedral with religious art, sculpture, architecture, tombs, decorative artsRead more
Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Religious & Masonic Museums


St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is an iconic part of the London skyline, reaching up to 111m with one of the world's tallest...Read more

Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market is a modern retail hub within a spectacular Victorian market setting. There are numerous...Read more
Explore London Living Life Shopping Markets Eating Restaurants Gracechurch Street Leadenhall Street Lime Street

Carphone Warehouse (Fenchurch Street)
Carphone Website store located on Fenchurch Street.Read more

Shakespeares Globe
Founded by the pioneering American actor and director Sam Wanamaker, Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international...Read more

Museum of London
City's history, culture, archaeologyRead more
Museums Tourist Attractions Sightseeing Local History Museums Archaeology Museums London Wall

Clink Prison Museum
Site and history of the notorious prison in use from the 12th century to 1780Read more

Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition
Backstage tours and history of the theatre, costumes, music, theatrical effects, recreation of a 17th-century...Read more

Golden Hinde
Replica museum ship of the Golden Hind, the 16th century galleon used by Sir Francis DrakeRead more

Museum of London
The story of the city from prehistoric times to the present day. Information on the collections held by the museum...Read more
Explore London Sightseeing Museums Tourist Attractions London Wall

Rose Theatre Exhibition
Excavations of an Elizabethan theatreRead more
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