Thanks to my friend Antony who sent me a link, I was able to watch this great film about London, from Roman times to the modern day. It is short, at only 14 minutes, and is incredibly well-made. Using contemporary photos and video, and including some wonderful high-definition aerial footage, it manages to educate viewers and celebrate London in every way without taking up too much of your valuable time.
If you have never visited the city of my birth, I am sure you will find this film interesting and illuminating. If like me, you are a Londoner, it might make you love your city even more.
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A very interesting introduction to London. Thanks to you and also to Anthony. xx Michael
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I’m glad you enjoyed the film, Michael.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This was well done and interesting. Thank you, Pete and Anthony.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Very much so. Best to you, Pete.
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A fabulous video, Pete. Thanks for sharing.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Robbie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Everything changes, but it is, perhaps, more noticeable in big cities. Thanks to you and to Antony for sharing this video. Quite the eye-opener!
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It is impressive, for such a short film.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, I’ve often wondered whether London would eventually have a water shortage, and it was mentioned here. Great little video.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Stevie. London is definitely getting too big for the available fresh water. There should be a cap on any future development of the city.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Indeed.
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I just watched the video. There is sure a lot about London I don’t know! Thank you for filling in the gap in my knowledge.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the film, Liz.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That’s a great video! It gave me a whole new perspective on London!
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Thanks for watching, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A wonderful video. When I arrived in London 1980, I had already read up about it and spoke to many who had been there. On arrival I took the tours and visited the museums. I was always told that London was the central meeting place of the world and I can echo that. Stand at Piccadilly Circus for half an hour and you will met someone you know. Yes that happened to me. But what astounded me was the amount of green space and bushy walks. You can’t beat its history and it bustle. I have pics of London in my home here and I proudly still call it my 2nd home. I should never have left.
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I thought you would enjoy this film, Gavin.
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It’s hard to imagine London with skyscrapers. It is certainly an incredible city and a very small part of me still claims to be a Londoner.
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There are not that many skyscrapers, compared to other cities. It is still very much ‘low-rise’.
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You won’t find much love for London up here in the forgotten North, but that film was an interesting take on it.
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I thought it was a lovely film. I understand why you are less than impressed though.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The buildings and history are great, are impressive, it’s more a political thing really 😀
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Nice summation, Pete. And thank you, Anthony.
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Glad you enjoyed the film, Don.
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What a city Pete, and what a rich history!
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Yes indeed. Thanks, John.
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I’ll definitely have a look at this tomorrow when I’m not at work. Thanks Pete.
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It doesn’t cover many districts, mainly the central area, but it is lovely to look at.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I don’t get much time to sit at the computer on work days, but I’m home tomorrow.
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Thank you. I was struck by one of the last comments in the film, “on an island with no active volcanos.”
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I suppose because so many islands elsewhere do have them, they thought it worth mentioning. 🙂
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It seems to me to explain a lot about development. Warmest regards, Ed
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The Romans chose a good location, undoubtedly.
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No, they got lucky. Warmest regards, Ed
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Perhaps, but the site of the original London Bridge was one of the shallowest and shortest crossings of the Thames back then. 🙂
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Excellent film. I was born in London in January 1946 and am always interested to learn more. This should be shown in every British school. Thank you:)
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I agree, Janet. A short informative film like this one would educate whilst entertaining.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Really enjoyed that film. Enlightening even though I’ve lived in London all my life, until now!
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I felt exactly the same, Ro. Glad you enjoyed it.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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