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When did London really become the city that shaped modern Britain?
Looking at London’s growth over nearly 2,000 years, I was surprised by just how long the city remained relatively compact.
Roman and medieval London obviously changed enormously over the centuries, but geographically the later expansion is on another level. Once you get into the 18th and especially 19th century, the difference is pretty dramatic.
This 3D timeline shows the development from around 50 AD to the present:
If you had to pick one period that transformed London more than any other, what would it be? Industrial Revolution feels like the obvious choice, but I’d be interested to hear arguments for earlier turning points.
u/Federal-Canary3548 — 10 days ago