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Article: One Square Mile.(history of the city of London)
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- Faces: People, Places, and Cultures
- Article date:
- March 1, 2001
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The Historic City of London
The streets of London are not paved with gold as Dick Whittington once believed, but they are paved with history. Within Greater London, the one-square-mile area known as "the City" sits atop the remains of both Roman and medieval towns. Besides containing many of Great Britain's oldest buildings, the City is packed with color and fascinating stories.
The City, also known as "the Square Mile," is autonomous in that it governs itself with its own laws, police force, and Lord Mayor. If the reigning queen wishes to enter the City, she must gain permission from the Lord Mayor. Once permission is granted, she ceremoniously holds ...