Instant Alert: Amazing images of London show the city's evolution over nearly 2,000 years

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Amazing images of London show the city's evolution over nearly 2,000 years by Leanna Garfield on Apr 3, 2017, 1:01 PM Advertisement Like all living things, cities have lifespans.  London started as a small Roman settlement along the Thames River. But today, more than 8.6 million people call the place home. Here are 18 maps, paintings, and old-time photographs that show the journey of the British capital. SEE ALSO: Amazing images of Tokyo before it was a city The Romans founded Londinium (now called London) in 43 AD. This artist's illustration of Londinium in 200 AD shows the city's first bridge over the Thames River. Westminster Abbey, founded in the 10th century, is a World Heritage Site and one of London's oldest and most important buildings. Here it is in a 1749 painting. William, Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England there on Christmas Day, 1066 — just after it was completed. By the 11th century, London had the largest port in England. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011