The City of London

It wasn't until we moved to Oxford that I finally understood that there are essentially two Londons: London and the City of London which is a separate city and ceremonial country within London. Maurice Glasman recently posted a fascinating article titled 'The City of London Strange History"  in The Financial Times of London .  It is an excellent explanation of this "secret city" inside a city. 

 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/7c8f24fa-3aa5-11e4-bd08-00144feabdc0.html#ixzz3EyY3ozxP 

  Below is another quick and fun explanation of the history of the City of London:

  

Originally the City of London was a walled city with 7 gates, all of which have been demolished. Now, when you enter the City of London, the boundary is marked not by a gate but by a dragon. For more information about the City of London dragons:  

http://www.seiryu.org.uk/ppp/city-dragon.html

If you have been to London, chances are that you have been to the City of London. The City is home of some of London's best-loved attractions including:

• Tower Bridge
• The Monument
• The Tower of London
• St Paul's Cathedral
• Barbican Center
• Royal Exchange
• Museum of London
• Clockmaker's Museum
• Bank of England Museum
• Guildhall Art Gallery and Library
• Mansion House
• Bishopsgate Institute
• Dr Johnson's House
• Goldsmith's Hall
• St Dunstan in the East