Tiny facts of Great Cities – 04. LONDON
- The Romans established London ( Londinium) during AD 43
- The heart of the city is only one square mile.
- London has hosted the Olympics Three times ( 1908, 1948 and 2012 )
- In 1814, there was a tidal wave of Beer killing 8 persons
- 5 underground stations were named after pubs, as Londoners love pubs.
- Big ben is actually called Elizabeth tower. The clock within it is called as Big Ben.
- London’s Black cab drivers have to give a knowledge test of all streets which takes 2 to 3 years of studying.
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