How Every London Borough got its Name

London draws in extraordinary tourism year after year and is home to around 9 million people. Many of us have visited London, either to see families and friends or just out of sheer curiosity for their weird and wonderful exhibitions but did you know that London is home to 32 boroughs? Would you be able to name some, or could you name them all? This month, we’re going to delve into the wonderful depths these 32 boroughs have to offer. For all you need to know about London, read on.  Barking and Dagenham Ever heard of the term ‘barking mad’? It…

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The Future of London

More people than ever before are living in cities, and this trend is only set to continue. In fact, by 2050, it is predicted that 66% of the global population will be living in urban areas. London is no exception to this trend, with the population of the capital only going up. To cope with the increasing demand that more people bring, and to ensure the cities of the future meet the needs of their inhabitants, creative ‘smart city’ concepts and technology are being developed all the time. Let’s take a look at some of the top ideas that have already…

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