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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Fortnum and Mason (Royal Exchange)
Fortnum & Mason is the ultimate destination for unique gifts such as hampers, elegant wines and spirits, famous teas...Read more
City of London Eating Cafes & Coffee Shops Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange

Franco Manca
Franco Manca have been pioneering sourdough pizza in the UK since 2008, made fresh on site every day with properly...Read more

FTI Consultancy LLP
With a team of over 800 people based in London, our clients receive expert counsel ... London. 200 Aldersgate....Read more

Garlick Hill Hotel (Vintry and Mercer)

Gaucho Grill (Gracechurch Street)
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Gaucho Grill Function Suite

Giorgio at Leadenhall (Italian)

Goldman Sachs International

Gremio de Fenchurch (Savage Gardens)
Authentic Spanish dining in the heart of historic London. Próximamente ... London. Little sister to Gremio De Brixton...Read more

Ground Floor Cafe Unit
A3 retail unit located on Norwood High Street. Close to West Norwood rail station the shop has a total spce of 884.7...Read more

Halcyon Days
A business of tradition with a team of highly skilled craftsmen and master artists employing refined techniques and...Read more
Shopping Gift Shops Royal Warrant Holders City of London Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange

HOP Vietnamese (Leadenhall Street)

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Hotel Chocolat (Leadenhall Market)
4-5 Leadenhall Market, City, London EC3V | Same location as Hotel Chocolat Dedicated fromageries are rare in London,...Read more

Hotel Chocolat (Liverpool Street)

Hub by Premier Inn (Great Tower Street)

Illy's Cafe
illy Caffè in London. illy Caffè combines a genuine Italian cafè experience with illy's chic design ideals and...Read more

In One Basket
1 Finsbury Avenue (1FA) is a 6-storey office development on Broadgate Estate in ... The new building will introduce a...Read more

Institute of Chartered Accountants

International Cheese

Jackson and Rye
Welcome to Jackson + Rye, a New York-inspired brasserie, bar and grill. Our menus ... Join us at one of our three...Read more

JLT Management Services
Our 500 JLT Management Services employees are based in London, Bristol, Manchester, Wolverhampton, Gloucester and...Read more

Joe And The Juice
Joe & The Juicewww.joejuice.comFREE - In Google Play. VIEW · Logo. Home MENU Apply Stores BLOG. Mute Just for Screen...Read more

Joe's Kitchen
We are Joe's Kitchen. We're a bit like that friend of yours who really knows his way around a kitchen. No fuss;...Read more

JP Morgan Chase
J.P. Morgan teams recognized by Risk magazine · J.P. Morgan Doubles ... Largest Number of Banks to Join J.P. Morgan...Read more

K10 City Sushi

King and Wood Mallesons
*New office location from September 2018*. London. 11th Floor 20 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 3BY UK. T: +44 20 7550...Read more

L'Atelier Des Chefs
L'atelier des Chefs cooking school offers hands-on cooking classes in London. Learn recipes & culinary tips from...Read more

Las Banderas
Authentic Tapas in central London Great Cocktails London Corporate events and parties in Soho, Farringdon and City of...Read more

Le Pain Quotidien
Le Pain Quotidien serves simple, elegant boulangerie fare made with organic ingredients whenever possible, for...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
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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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