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The city's story begins in 43 AD when the Romans, led by Emperor Claudius, established a settlement called Londinium on the banks of the River Thames.
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One of the most devastating events in London's history, the Great Fire raged for four days, destroying most of the medieval city.
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This devastating plague swept through Europe, and London was no exception.
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While not technically happening in London itself, King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, just outside the city, in 1215.
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Just a year before the Great Fire, London was struck by another major catastrophe, the Great Plague.
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Held at Westminster Abbey, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 was a momentous occasion, witnessed by millions around the world.
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This landmark event, held in Hyde Park, showcased the achievements of the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian Age to the world.
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During World War II, London endured a sustained bombing campaign by the German Luftwaffe known as the Blitz.
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London was a central stage for the early 20th-century women's suffrage movement, with courageous women like Emmeline Pankhurst and the Pankhursts leading the fight for women's right to vote.
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London hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics, a global sporting event that brought together athletes and spectators from around the world.
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