In five pages this paper examines how London developed in a consideration of the roles played by the Vikings, Romans, Normans, and Saxons. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.
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and imagine all that is entailed when looking at the history of London. And, when we do stop and examine the history of London we find that the city has,
throughout time, been the residence of many people prior to it becoming the London that is the paramount figure of England. In the following paper we examine some of the
cultures and forces that helped to develop early London. Early Development of London Prior to and up to 55 BC the area now known as London was primarily
occupied by the Celts. "Some Celtic Settlements develop in the area now known as London" where life was simple (Anonymous Early History of London, 2002; history.html). "The Ancient Britons live
in splendid isolation from the rest of Europe. Little evidence exists of their presence in the London area" (Anonymous Early History of London, 2002; history.html). The year was 55-54
BC when the Romans arrived. "Caesar comes, sees and sort of conquers Julius Caesar leads the Roman Empire into Britannia in pursuit of political glory, gold & silver. The River
Thames is strategically important for the Romans as an invasion route and for the Celts as a barrier of defence" (Anonymous Early History of London, 2002; history.html). It was here
that he claimed "I came, I saw, I conquered (veni,vidi,vici) but in reality his invasions are little more than raids" (Anonymous Early History of London, 2002; history.html). In 43
AD Claudius I comes to conquer the area. "In August 43 AD Claudius & 50,000 Imperial troops land in Kent. Again the Celts use the Thames for defence" (Anonymous Early
History of London, 2002; history.html). The Romans built a fortified port at this time and also constructed the very first London Bridge which was "just a stones throw away from