london

london is the capital and largest urban area of both england and the united kingdom. it is the largest city in the european union. london's history goes back to its founding by the romans. since its foundation, london has been part of many movements and phenomena throughout history, including the english renaissance, the industrial revolution, and the gothic revival. the city's core still retains its limited medieval boundaries; but since at least the 19th century, the name "london" has also referred to the whole metropolis that has developed around it