LONDON

CAPITAL CITY
HISTORY
MONARCHY

The Romans founded London about 50 AD. After they invaded Britain in 43 AD the Romans built a bridge across the Thames. So London was born.

main facts

• THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT IS THE LARGEST PALACE IN THE COUNTRY
• IT IS ILLEGAL TO DIE IN THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER
• BIG BEN IS THE BELL, NOT THE CLOCK TOWER
• LONDON BUSES WERE NOT ALWAYS RED

London in numbers