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 1.12Β sqΒ mi (2.90Β km2) 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.
The Custom House, on the north bank of the Thames in the City of London was formerly in use for the collection of customs duties. It was in use for many centuries and rebuilt on a number of occasions.
History
Until 1814 the Custom House stood in the parish of All Hallows Barking, immediately to the east of the present site.
The site was long known as "Wool Quay", and, from the medieval period, a custom house was necessary there to levy the duty payable on exported wool. Such a building is recorded as early as 1377. The quay and the buildings on it were privately owned. Around 1380, one John Churchman built a custom house there to collect dues for the City of London, and in 1382 the crown came to an agreement to use its facilities.
Churchmanβs custom house remained in use until 1559, the freehold passing through various hands. Its replacement was erected under the direction of William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester, the Lord High Treasurer. A print from 1663 shows it as a three-storey building, with octagonal staircase towers. This structure was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666.
The Sag Harbor Customs House is an historic home and Customs House at the intersection of Main Street and Garden Street in Sag Harbor, New York. It was once the home and office of Henry Packer Dering, the first customs officer appointed in New York State under the new federal constitution by President George Washington.
The house was built in 1765 and purchased by Dering in 1793.
The house has been restored to the appearance it had in Mr. Dering's day and opened as a museum by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities.
References
External links
Custom House - Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities
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.
Old Billingsgate Fish Market and Custom House-City of London
Join us as we walk around Billingsgate Fish Market and Custom House close to the River Thames in Lower Thames Street. We see two magnificent buildings that represent London's rich trading history. There is so much to these places around language, tradition, working rights and customs. These places are a showcase of London's story!!
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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Tour Explore - Amazing Boat π’ Custom House. βββββ Worth visiting π
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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel a quick tour. We went for the bar and had some food to eat. Great service along with good food. Next time we are planning on staying at the hotel. It has a nice sea view where you can enjoy your drinks and food. The second floor has a restaurant. Well worth a visit.
Nearest underground station is Custom House on the Elizabeth line. 5 minutes walk from the station along the bridge. Next London Excel.
Music: Sweet Dreams
Musician: BatchBug
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License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Join us as we walk around Billingsgate Fish Market and Custom House close to the River Thames in Lower Thames Street. We see two magnificent buildings that repr...
Join us as we walk around Billingsgate Fish Market and Custom House close to the River Thames in Lower Thames Street. We see two magnificent buildings that represent London's rich trading history. There is so much to these places around language, tradition, working rights and customs. These places are a showcase of London's story!!
https://youtu.be/kHG74PNIE0c
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#london #londonvlog #londonwalks
Join us as we walk around Billingsgate Fish Market and Custom House close to the River Thames in Lower Thames Street. We see two magnificent buildings that represent London's rich trading history. There is so much to these places around language, tradition, working rights and customs. These places are a showcase of London's story!!
https://youtu.be/kHG74PNIE0c
sub_confirmation=1
#london #londonvlog #londonwalks
TAKE A DRIVE WITH ME THROUGH FREEMASONS ROAD IN CUSTOM HOUSE CANNING TOWN E16. HOME TO KOJO FUNDS and yxng bane
#CUSTOMHOUSE #CANNINGTOWN #KOJOFUNDS
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TAKE A DRIVE WITH ME THROUGH FREEMASONS ROAD IN CUSTOM HOUSE CANNING TOWN E16. HOME TO KOJO FUNDS and yxng bane
#CUSTOMHOUSE #CANNINGTOWN #KOJOFUNDS
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TAKE A DRIVE WITH ME THROUGH FREEMASONS ROAD IN CUSTOM HOUSE CANNING TOWN E16. HOME TO KOJO FUNDS and yxng bane
#CUSTOMHOUSE #CANNINGTOWN #KOJOFUNDS
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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel a quick tour. We wen...
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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel a quick tour. We went for the bar and had some food to eat. Great service along with good food. Next time we are planning on staying at the hotel. It has a nice sea view where you can enjoy your drinks and food. The second floor has a restaurant. Well worth a visit.
Nearest underground station is Custom House on the Elizabeth line. 5 minutes walk from the station along the bridge. Next London Excel.
Music: Sweet Dreams
Musician: BatchBug
URL: https://soundcloud.com/batchbug/
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
#london #londonlife #londonwalk #sunborn #yacht #luxurylifestyle #sightseeing #fun #vibes #summervibes #luxury
Sunborn London Yacht Hotel a quick tour. We went for the bar and had some food to eat. Great service along with good food. Next time we are planning on staying at the hotel. It has a nice sea view where you can enjoy your drinks and food. The second floor has a restaurant. Well worth a visit.
Nearest underground station is Custom House on the Elizabeth line. 5 minutes walk from the station along the bridge. Next London Excel.
Music: Sweet Dreams
Musician: BatchBug
URL: https://soundcloud.com/batchbug/
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Join us as we walk around Billingsgate Fish Market and Custom House close to the River Thames in Lower Thames Street. We see two magnificent buildings that represent London's rich trading history. There is so much to these places around language, tradition, working rights and customs. These places are a showcase of London's story!!
https://youtu.be/kHG74PNIE0c
sub_confirmation=1
#london #londonvlog #londonwalks
TAKE A DRIVE WITH ME THROUGH FREEMASONS ROAD IN CUSTOM HOUSE CANNING TOWN E16. HOME TO KOJO FUNDS and yxng bane
#CUSTOMHOUSE #CANNINGTOWN #KOJOFUNDS
TRAVELLING LONDON DRIVE 2021
DRIVING IN LONDON 2021
PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT AND SUBCRIBE!! THANK YOU!
New video posted every SUNDAY
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#london #londonlife #londonwalk #sunborn #yacht #luxurylifestyle #sightseeing #fun #vibes #summervibes #luxury
Sunborn London Yacht Hotel a quick tour. We went for the bar and had some food to eat. Great service along with good food. Next time we are planning on staying at the hotel. It has a nice sea view where you can enjoy your drinks and food. The second floor has a restaurant. Well worth a visit.
Nearest underground station is Custom House on the Elizabeth line. 5 minutes walk from the station along the bridge. Next London Excel.
Music: Sweet Dreams
Musician: BatchBug
URL: https://soundcloud.com/batchbug/
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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 1.12Β sqΒ mi (2.90Β km2) 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.