London is The City in the UK but seems to me also an international city. The Parliament buildings were built on a grand scale with the idea that representatives from all the colonies could meet and decide matters of importance. I enjoy walking around London, you never know what you will see next, it feels like many villages all sewn together. I live in the countryside so I find Cities fascinating in their complexity. Have you made a similar film about your City? Thankyou for the video.
As mentioned, the Greater London area is surrounded by a 'band' of green space, with forests, fields and similar. Edit: I meant to also say that I can jump into my car or onto a train and be in Epping Forest (for example) in 30/45 minutes (and I can easily forget that I live in one of the busiest cities in the world!). But 'inside' central london and the urban areas we also have parks, canals, reservoirs and riversides too. They form an important network of 'local' green spaces and public use places. Alongside London’s many trees, these areas and riverside spaces play a valuable role in improving the air quality, character and provide 'breathing space' for the capital. I live opposite Finsbury Park (in North London), which often holds music concerts, fairs, ethnic community events (such as 'Latin American', 'Asian' or 'African' festivals and similar), with traditional music, food and goods stalls. But just a 10 or 20 minute walk in various directions, I can go to several other parks, river walks or to a nature reserve (the Woodberry Wetlands) that was opened by Sir David Attenborough - so, again, 'escaping from the city feel...' With over 3,000 parks throughout London (of varying sizes, some huge like Hyde Park) designated by the boroughs as ‘public open space’, it is seen as a 'green city'. Together they cover almost 18 per cent of London which is more than the area of the city covered by railways and roads combined....
I'd say that we did plenty of good and bad... And arguably the only reasons they were done to such extremes was because we were effective, whether on purpose or by accident/luck... Almost all other cultures, when given the opportunity, would likely do stuff just as bad as we did, maybe some would do as much good too... It's hard to say.
@@sheepsky Sir William Wilberforce MP for Hull East Yorkshire got the anti slavery bill passed through Parliament. He abolished the black slave trade for the World after many years of campaigning for it. The British then patrolled the African coast to stop other nations such as Portugal etc from trading in black people.
@@Paul-hl8yg Yes I know. I have seen the Sargon video lol. The issue is is Sargon is lying and there was slaves in Britain, whether it was illegal or not. Their graves are literally here. Also who cares if they were here or in the colonies? Its just as bad. Also the fact we only recently stopped paying off setting them free is disgusting. Shouldn’t have paid a penny to the slave owners for their “property”. Such a waste of taxpayers funds. Just free the slaves and kill whoever owned them. Maybe give the previous “owners” lands, possessions funds etc to his slaves. Also this idea that “Britain abolished the slave trade globally” is just stupid and historically illiterate. There is still a global slave trade now. There are open slave markets in Libya right now directly BECAUSE of British and American foreign policy. Sooo? Our hands are not totally clean. The British government is a massive threat to world peace, even now. The way we conduct ourselves on the global stage is disgusting and embarrassing. May as well be the 51st state of America considering we are their puppet state already.
A very balanced and up to date account of the history of London, well illustrated and written - even if the American pronunciation is a bit odd in places.
The original St. Paul's cathedral that burned down in the fire of 1666 was much bigger than the current one, even though it was built when London was a much smaller place.
London is Not actually a Mega City. To be a City in the UK a town has to be granted City status by the reigning Monarch. Size and population are not relevant. The City of London is only 1.12 sq. Miles in size with a population of less than 10,000 people. It is still the area of the old Roman City dating from 43 AD. Where the financial district is. It is controlled by the City Of London Corporation which is older than the UK parliament. The King has to ask for permission to enter the City. The City of Westminster is a second City in London to the West of the City of London. Where Buckingham palace Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey are. The rest of London is made up of Boroughs which are not a City. City of London Corporation controls City of London. Greater London Authority (GLA) Controls City of Westminster and the London Boroughs.
There's no such thing as a megacity in UK law. You're entirely correct from a legal sense, but if we're talking about megacities then we can only mean it in the geographical sense. Cities like London and Paris can't be anything but a megacity; they're an order of magnitude bigger than anything else in their respective countries.
@@Jaaaammeessss Exactly. There’s always someone that has to make the comment about the official definition, when clearly what’s being referred to is the area that the conurbation covers.
I don't know... I think a lot of London is still pretty English, even if a lot has been lost or changed... It's not like even England is all the same either... There likely is a disconnect, especially in certain areas of London, but I think it's unfair to say that it isn't English in its entirety.
@@KitsyX a city only being below 50% English isn't English anymore London is far too globalised parts still do remain but it's a travesty the way London has went obviously it's xenophobia and racist to even point it out or care
@@Tom-tx7vs Maybe I just haven't noticed so much... Maybe it's my area... I don't know... Even the non-English seem like they've picked up some of the local mannerisms and such... I don't think you're entirely wrong, but I'm not sure it's as bad as people say... Obviously it's not going to be like village English, the cities were always different anyway... But you know? I don't know, I don't think it's that bad and I enjoy having different people around from different backgrounds, but we probably could do with slowing immigration down anyway... If for nothing else then to sort out our infrastructure and such.
@@Tom-tx7vs ....I'm not clear where you got the figure you mention, and what you mean by 'English'. You don't seem to be aware that London for centuries has been a melting-pot involving a broad spectrum of people from other countries. As such, we now live in a multicultural society, where commerce and customs and daily life are largely carried out with a sense of unity, with the use of the English language as the lingua franca. All of this is in the nature of any great city. And, yes, there is the suggestion that your comment is xenophobic and racist.
It's mind bending how the internet brings people together
London is The City in the UK but seems to me also an international city. The Parliament buildings were built on a grand scale with the idea that representatives from all the colonies could meet and decide matters of importance.
I enjoy walking around London, you never know what you will see next, it feels like many villages all sewn together. I live in the countryside so I find Cities fascinating in their complexity. Have you made a similar film about your City? Thankyou for the video.
As mentioned, the Greater London area is surrounded by a 'band' of green space, with forests, fields and similar. Edit: I meant to also say that I can jump into my car or onto a train and be in Epping Forest (for example) in 30/45 minutes (and I can easily forget that I live in one of the busiest cities in the world!).
But 'inside' central london and the urban areas we also have parks, canals, reservoirs and riversides too. They form an important network of 'local' green spaces and public use places. Alongside London’s many trees, these areas and riverside spaces play a valuable role in improving the air quality, character and provide 'breathing space' for the capital.
I live opposite Finsbury Park (in North London), which often holds music concerts, fairs, ethnic community events (such as 'Latin American', 'Asian' or 'African' festivals and similar), with traditional music, food and goods stalls. But just a 10 or 20 minute walk in various directions, I can go to several other parks, river walks or to a nature reserve (the Woodberry Wetlands) that was opened by Sir David Attenborough - so, again, 'escaping from the city feel...'
With over 3,000 parks throughout London (of varying sizes, some huge like Hyde Park) designated by the boroughs as ‘public open space’, it is seen as a 'green city'. Together they cover almost 18 per cent of London which is more than the area of the city covered by railways and roads combined....
You need to remember, that we used our treasure gathered from our Empire, and used it to abolish slavery everywhere.
This isn't really true. Watch the video "There Were No Slaves in Britain?" by The Welsh Viking.
We gathered(robbed) globally just visit our museums.
I'd say that we did plenty of good and bad... And arguably the only reasons they were done to such extremes was because we were effective, whether on purpose or by accident/luck... Almost all other cultures, when given the opportunity, would likely do stuff just as bad as we did, maybe some would do as much good too... It's hard to say.
@@sheepsky Sir William Wilberforce MP for Hull East Yorkshire got the anti slavery bill passed through Parliament. He abolished the black slave trade for the World after many years of campaigning for it. The British then patrolled the African coast to stop other nations such as Portugal etc from trading in black people.
@@Paul-hl8yg Yes I know. I have seen the Sargon video lol. The issue is is Sargon is lying and there was slaves in Britain, whether it was illegal or not. Their graves are literally here. Also who cares if they were here or in the colonies? Its just as bad. Also the fact we only recently stopped paying off setting them free is disgusting. Shouldn’t have paid a penny to the slave owners for their “property”. Such a waste of taxpayers funds. Just free the slaves and kill whoever owned them. Maybe give the previous “owners” lands, possessions funds etc to his slaves. Also this idea that “Britain abolished the slave trade globally” is just stupid and historically illiterate. There is still a global slave trade now. There are open slave markets in Libya right now directly BECAUSE of British and American foreign policy. Sooo? Our hands are not totally clean. The British government is a massive threat to world peace, even now. The way we conduct ourselves on the global stage is disgusting and embarrassing. May as well be the 51st state of America considering we are their puppet state already.
A very balanced and up to date account of the history of London, well illustrated and written - even if the American pronunciation is a bit odd in places.
American pronunciation?
The original St. Paul's cathedral that burned down in the fire of 1666 was much bigger than the current one, even though it was built when London was a much smaller place.
A huge chip on the shoulder, and a sense of insecurity/inferiority. I am from Pune and to hear her talk like that is quite sad.
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westmins.
Also my friend is called big ben
The bell is called Big Ben the clock tower is called Elizabeth's Tower.
@@Masked_One_1316 yes it is now..from the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
You are correct, most chemicals have Latin names and Londinium is the Roman or Latin name for London
Thanks for highlighting such interesting videos. Always enjoyable watching you guys.
To be correct Nelson was not an Admiral he was only a Vice Admiral
Nice video!
Is Londinium as dangerous as Polonium?
London is the best country with 100 languages
E30 miles by 30 miles
London is Not actually a Mega City. To be a City in the UK a town has to be granted City status by the reigning Monarch. Size and population are not relevant.
The City of London is only 1.12 sq. Miles in size with a population of less than 10,000 people. It is still the area of the old Roman City dating from 43 AD. Where the financial district is. It is controlled by the City Of London Corporation which is older than the UK parliament. The King has to ask for permission to enter the City.
The City of Westminster is a second City in London to the West of the City of London. Where Buckingham palace Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey are. The rest of London is made up of Boroughs which are not a City.
City of London Corporation controls City of London.
Greater London Authority (GLA) Controls City of Westminster and the London Boroughs.
By the UK legal definition maybe... From another perspective it might be considered a Mega City... It depends how you look at it lol.
@@KitsyX But it is not one City with a single name. There are 2 Cities with different names. Plus a lot that is not city.
There's no such thing as a megacity in UK law. You're entirely correct from a legal sense, but if we're talking about megacities then we can only mean it in the geographical sense. Cities like London and Paris can't be anything but a megacity; they're an order of magnitude bigger than anything else in their respective countries.
@@Jaaaammeessss Exactly. There’s always someone that has to make the comment about the official definition, when clearly what’s being referred to is the area that the conurbation covers.
@@Jaaaammeessss ...Oh, well said.
The British own all.
React to the English countryside
ural England for what real England looks like London isn't English anymore
I don't know... I think a lot of London is still pretty English, even if a lot has been lost or changed... It's not like even England is all the same either... There likely is a disconnect, especially in certain areas of London, but I think it's unfair to say that it isn't English in its entirety.
@@KitsyX a city only being below 50% English isn't English anymore London is far too globalised parts still do remain but it's a travesty the way London has went obviously it's xenophobia and racist to even point it out or care
@@KitsyX London is far from being the London on old films
@@Tom-tx7vs Maybe I just haven't noticed so much... Maybe it's my area... I don't know... Even the non-English seem like they've picked up some of the local mannerisms and such... I don't think you're entirely wrong, but I'm not sure it's as bad as people say... Obviously it's not going to be like village English, the cities were always different anyway... But you know?
I don't know, I don't think it's that bad and I enjoy having different people around from different backgrounds, but we probably could do with slowing immigration down anyway... If for nothing else then to sort out our infrastructure and such.
@@Tom-tx7vs ....I'm not clear where you got the figure you mention, and what you mean by 'English'. You don't seem to be aware that London for centuries has been a melting-pot involving a broad spectrum of people from other countries. As such, we now live in a multicultural society, where commerce and customs and daily life are largely carried out with a sense of unity, with the use of the English language as the lingua franca. All of this is in the nature of any great city. And, yes, there is the suggestion that your comment is xenophobic and racist.
Please do not drink whilst making a video….. or if you have to, please use a cup or a glass not a plastic bottle.