City of London

This would of forced the City to pay back the damages to all of its citizens. So instead, an inferno caused by a forgetful baker, fueled by a strong wind and indecisive leadership, was blamed on Catholics and a young Frenchmen for over 150 years. Overlooked however, is the role of Sir Bloodworth; though Sir Bloodworth might not have had a personal hand in starting the fire, abusing his civic duty allowed the destruction of the Fire to increase before authoritative action was taken by Charles II. Hubert was executed and Farriner condemned in history as the careless baker who burned down the City of London; however, another person that played a major role in the destruction of the City was The Lord Mayor, Sir Thomas Bloodworth. After about…

The best example was the Kelo v. City of New London case. The city promoting the new plans for New London was benefit the city economically because it would bring “coordinate a variety of commercial, residential, and recreational land uses, with the hope that they will form a whole greater than the sum of its parts.” Although this would bring in big tax revenues for the city and would attract many people, this would not be for the “public use” of the people that owned the properties because a…

contrast the differences and similarities between New York City (USA) and London (England, UK). Once you have seen a bird’s eye view of these cities, you can see they start to depart, the street layout. In New York City they stick to an orderly grid like layout with proper numbered avenues and streets. I would imagine that it would be hard to get lost in there. With the streets being straight it would be faster to get to your destination where as if it’s bendy and twisty it would take much…

The Church of St. Paul’s – more commonly known as St. Paul’s Cathedral or even just St. Paul’s – was, until 1962, the largest building in all of London. While it may no longer be the largest church – second only to Liverpool Cathedral – it is still one of the most famous and easily recognizable. Situated atop of Ludgate Hill (the highest point in London), it is actually the fifth known church built on the site, all of which were dedicated to Saint Paul. Designed and built by Christopher Wren…

Walking through the jungle, a mysterious ancient temple is there, waiting. The mirror around the city reflects its beauty, and the history is circling every corner in the temple. Angkor was ruled by Khmer empire between the 9th to 13th centuries. There's a large temple in the city, Angkor Wat. It took 37 years to finish building Angkor Wat. It's one of the largest temple in the world. Angkor was ruled by Khmer empire between the 9th to 13th centuries. There's a large temple in the city, Angkor…

London Is the capital of the United Kingdom, which is made up of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The city lies in the south-east of England and covers an area of about 609 square miles on either side of Thames River. With a population of over 8.63 million, London is the largest city in the UK. One of London's most popular physical features is the River Thames. The Thames cuts across southern England, London is one of the cities it passes through. Another one of London’s most popular…

London: where it all began for Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in the english language. This paper will be about a section in the book Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt. In this book Greenblatt talks about London back in the 16th century and how the city influenced Shakespeare’s work. Greenblatt discusses the different opportunities and dangers that took place in the city at the time. This paper will include the opportunities the city had to…

The culture of London can be analyzed based on the art, music, museums and any other form of entertainment present in the city of London. The city is one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the globe. The city is popular for its classical music, festivals, theater performances and dances, art, and numerous museums. The rich culture can be can be accredited to the United Kingdom government that has prioritized art and culture in the whole nation. Their vision is making London a cultural…

Cathedral, London LEAD PARAGRAPH There are many major landmarks in the city, but none are as recognizable as St Paul's Cathedral located in the heart of London. It's dome might not be the tallest building in the city, but it's by far one of the most well loved. This is definitely a destination for all fans of art and architecture. This majestic building just has to be experienced to really be appreciated. PARAGRAPHS A Baroque beauty in the middle of London Designed by the famous Sir…

Bridge’ is a sonnet that describes London in the morning as the city is still asleep. The poem’s title: “composed on the Westminster Bridge” tells the reader that the Author is standing on the Westminster Bridge, in London and is describing the sights of the City that he can see from the Bridge. Wordsworth is fascinated by the city’s beauty. He says that the earth has nothing equal to show than this beautiful scene and that the one who can pass this greatness by, must be lifeless and…