The City of London is a city and county within London. It constituted most of London from its settlement by the Romans in the 1st century AD to the Middle Ages, but the agglomeration has since grown far beyond the City's borders. The City is now only a tiny part of the metropolis of London, though it remains a notable part of central London. It is one of two districts of London to hold city status; the other is the adjacent City of Westminster.
The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City (often written as just City and differentiated from the phrase "the city of London" by capitalising City) and is also colloquially known as the Square Mile, as it is 1.12sqmi (2.90km2) in area. Both of these terms are also often used as metonyms for the United Kingdom's trading and financial services industries, which continue a notable history of being largely based in the City.
The name London is now ordinarily used for a far wider area than just the City. London often denotes the sprawling London metropolis, or the 32 London boroughs, in addition to the City of London itself. This wider usage of London is documented as far back as the 16th century.
There are currently no civil parishes in the City of London and it is entirely unparished. Although it is possible to create new civil parishes in a London borough, it is not possible within the City of London.
The City of London formed a single civil parish from 1907, until it was abolished on 1 April 1965.
List of parishes prior to 1907
The parishes abolished in 1907 (with the exception of the Inner and Middle Temples) were as follows (other parishes that existed previously but were amalgamated are noted):
Allhallows Barking
Allhallows Bread Street
Allhallows Honey Lane
Allhallows Lombard Street
Allhallows London Wall
Absorbed St Augustine on the Wall 1441
Absorbed St Augustine on the Wall 1441
Allhallows Staining
Allhallows the Great
Allhallows the Less
Bridewell Precinct
Extra-parochial place, civil parish from 1858.
Extra-parochial place, civil parish from 1858.
Christchurch Newgate Street
Formed 1547 by union of abolished parishes St Audoen, St Nicholas Shambles
London is first known to have been enfranchised and represented in Parliament in 1298. Because it was the most important city in England it received four seats in Parliament instead of the normal two for a constituency. Previous to 1298 the area would have been represented as part of the county constituency of Middlesex. The City formed part of the geographic county, even though from early times it was not administered as part of Middlesex.
Before 1298, the area was represented as part of the county constituency of Middlesex. The City formed part of the geographic county, even though from early times it was not administered as part of Middlesex.
London is first known to have been enfranchised and represented in Parliament in 1298. It was the most important city in England and was administered as a county of itself from before boroughs were first represented in Parliament. It received four seats in Parliament instead of the normal two for an English constituency. The extra two seats (whose holders were known as Knights, like the representatives of a county) were supposed to represent the county like status of London. No such extra seats were awarded to other cities or boroughs which received the status of being counties of themselves in later times.
Charles Dickens' works are especially associated with London which is the setting for many of his novels. These works do not just use London as a backdrop but are about the city and its character.
Dickens described London as a Magic lantern, a popular entertainment of the Victorian era, which projected images from slides. Of all Dickens' characters 'none played as important a role in his work as that of London itself', it fired his imagination and made him write. In a letter to John Forster, in 1846, Dickens wrote 'a day in London sets me up and starts me', but outside of the city, 'the toil and labour of writing, day after day, without that magic lantern is IMMENSE!!'
However, of the identifiable London locations that Dickens used in his work, scholar Clare Pettitt notes that many no longer exist, and, while 'you can track Dickens' London, and see where things were, but they aren't necessarily still there'.
In addition to his later novels and short stories, Dickens' descriptions of London, published in various newspapers in the 1830s, were released as a collected edition Sketches by Boz in 1836.
London is a poem by Samuel Johnson, produced shortly after he moved to London. Written in 1738, it was his first major published work. The poem in 263 lines imitates Juvenal's Third Satire, expressed by the character of Thales as he decides to leave London for Wales. Johnson imitated Juvenal because of his fondness for the Roman poet and he was following a popular 18th-century trend of Augustan poets headed by Alexander Pope that favoured imitations of classical poets, especially for young poets in their first ventures into published verse.
London was published anonymously and in multiple editions during 1738. It quickly received critical praise, notably from Pope. This would be the second time that Pope praised one of Johnson's poems; the first being for Messiah, Johnson's Latin translation of Pope's poem. Part of that praise comes from the political basis of the poem. From a modern view, the poem is outshined by Johnson's later poem, The Vanity of Human Wishes as well as works like his A Dictionary of the English Language, his Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets, and his periodical essays for The Rambler, The Idler, and The Adventurer.
City of London Police Passing Out Parade, March 2021
This City of London Police Passing Out Parade film includes a welcome from Deputy James Thomson, Chair of the Police Authority Board and the Parade. It features the 14 new officers, speeches from the Lord Mayor and the Commissioner of the City of London Police and music from the Band of the Irish Guards. The parade took place in March 2021 at Wellington Barracks.
published: 22 Mar 2021
City of London Police - Passing out parade 17 July 2020
City of London Police passing out parade 17 July 2020.
Filmed and edited by the City of London Corporation.
published: 03 Aug 2020
City of London Police
The City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police have come together to honour the heroes of 2017, including the officers and members of the public who bravely helped at the Finsbury Park, Westminster and London Bridge attacks.
published: 04 Dec 2017
City of London Police - 04/2020 passing out parade
On the 12th March at the Central London Garrison, Class 04/2020 completed their basic training with a passing out parade.
The Lord Mayor was the reviewing officer, escorted by the Commissioner with music from the Band of the Irish Guards.
They have come a long way since their first day on the 23rd November, and after 16 weeks of training are ready to move onto a 10 week tutor phase on their response groups. Their training finally ends after a 2 year probationary period when they are made substantive in rank.
published: 07 Apr 2021
Why are the City of London Police separate to the Met?
The team at the City of London Police Museum discuss the historic decisions made in 1829 and 1839 to keep the City of London Police separate from the Metropolitan Police.
published: 09 Jan 2021
City of London Police - Barbershop fined
On January 9, City of London Police officers attended a barbershop in the City that was operating despite current restrictions. The owner was issued with a £1,000 fine. This is a blatant disregard of coronavirus regulations and will not be tolerated. The message is clear: Stay at home.
This City of London Police Passing Out Parade film includes a welcome from Deputy James Thomson, Chair of the Police Authority Board and the Parade. It features...
This City of London Police Passing Out Parade film includes a welcome from Deputy James Thomson, Chair of the Police Authority Board and the Parade. It features the 14 new officers, speeches from the Lord Mayor and the Commissioner of the City of London Police and music from the Band of the Irish Guards. The parade took place in March 2021 at Wellington Barracks.
This City of London Police Passing Out Parade film includes a welcome from Deputy James Thomson, Chair of the Police Authority Board and the Parade. It features the 14 new officers, speeches from the Lord Mayor and the Commissioner of the City of London Police and music from the Band of the Irish Guards. The parade took place in March 2021 at Wellington Barracks.
The City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police have come together to honour the heroes of 2017, including the officers and ...
The City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police have come together to honour the heroes of 2017, including the officers and members of the public who bravely helped at the Finsbury Park, Westminster and London Bridge attacks.
The City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police have come together to honour the heroes of 2017, including the officers and members of the public who bravely helped at the Finsbury Park, Westminster and London Bridge attacks.
On the 12th March at the Central London Garrison, Class 04/2020 completed their basic training with a passing out parade.
The Lord Mayor was the reviewing offi...
On the 12th March at the Central London Garrison, Class 04/2020 completed their basic training with a passing out parade.
The Lord Mayor was the reviewing officer, escorted by the Commissioner with music from the Band of the Irish Guards.
They have come a long way since their first day on the 23rd November, and after 16 weeks of training are ready to move onto a 10 week tutor phase on their response groups. Their training finally ends after a 2 year probationary period when they are made substantive in rank.
On the 12th March at the Central London Garrison, Class 04/2020 completed their basic training with a passing out parade.
The Lord Mayor was the reviewing officer, escorted by the Commissioner with music from the Band of the Irish Guards.
They have come a long way since their first day on the 23rd November, and after 16 weeks of training are ready to move onto a 10 week tutor phase on their response groups. Their training finally ends after a 2 year probationary period when they are made substantive in rank.
The team at the City of London Police Museum discuss the historic decisions made in 1829 and 1839 to keep the City of London Police separate from the Metropolit...
The team at the City of London Police Museum discuss the historic decisions made in 1829 and 1839 to keep the City of London Police separate from the Metropolitan Police.
The team at the City of London Police Museum discuss the historic decisions made in 1829 and 1839 to keep the City of London Police separate from the Metropolitan Police.
On January 9, City of London Police officers attended a barbershop in the City that was operating despite current restrictions. The owner was issued with a £1,0...
On January 9, City of London Police officers attended a barbershop in the City that was operating despite current restrictions. The owner was issued with a £1,000 fine. This is a blatant disregard of coronavirus regulations and will not be tolerated. The message is clear: Stay at home.
On January 9, City of London Police officers attended a barbershop in the City that was operating despite current restrictions. The owner was issued with a £1,000 fine. This is a blatant disregard of coronavirus regulations and will not be tolerated. The message is clear: Stay at home.
This City of London Police Passing Out Parade film includes a welcome from Deputy James Thomson, Chair of the Police Authority Board and the Parade. It features the 14 new officers, speeches from the Lord Mayor and the Commissioner of the City of London Police and music from the Band of the Irish Guards. The parade took place in March 2021 at Wellington Barracks.
The City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service and British Transport Police have come together to honour the heroes of 2017, including the officers and members of the public who bravely helped at the Finsbury Park, Westminster and London Bridge attacks.
On the 12th March at the Central London Garrison, Class 04/2020 completed their basic training with a passing out parade.
The Lord Mayor was the reviewing officer, escorted by the Commissioner with music from the Band of the Irish Guards.
They have come a long way since their first day on the 23rd November, and after 16 weeks of training are ready to move onto a 10 week tutor phase on their response groups. Their training finally ends after a 2 year probationary period when they are made substantive in rank.
The team at the City of London Police Museum discuss the historic decisions made in 1829 and 1839 to keep the City of London Police separate from the Metropolitan Police.
On January 9, City of London Police officers attended a barbershop in the City that was operating despite current restrictions. The owner was issued with a £1,000 fine. This is a blatant disregard of coronavirus regulations and will not be tolerated. The message is clear: Stay at home.
The City of London is a city and county within London. It constituted most of London from its settlement by the Romans in the 1st century AD to the Middle Ages, but the agglomeration has since grown far beyond the City's borders. The City is now only a tiny part of the metropolis of London, though it remains a notable part of central London. It is one of two districts of London to hold city status; the other is the adjacent City of Westminster.
The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City (often written as just City and differentiated from the phrase "the city of London" by capitalising City) and is also colloquially known as the Square Mile, as it is 1.12sqmi (2.90km2) in area. Both of these terms are also often used as metonyms for the United Kingdom's trading and financial services industries, which continue a notable history of being largely based in the City.
The name London is now ordinarily used for a far wider area than just the City. London often denotes the sprawling London metropolis, or the 32 London boroughs, in addition to the City of London itself. This wider usage of London is documented as far back as the 16th century.
... smallest police force, invoked an obscure 1839 law to reward his 700 officers for reducing crime and improving detection rates in the City of London.
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Emergency services were deployed after the officer - high on magic mushrooms - called 999 to report a belief that his friend had jumped into the River Thames... .
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