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{{Quote|Under such circumstances, I naturally gravitated to London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistibly drained.|The [[Dr. Watson (books)|Dr. Watson]] about London}} |
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'''London''' is the capital of [[England]]. |
'''London''' is the capital of [[England]]. |
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==Notable parts== |
==Notable parts== |
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===Streets=== |
===Streets=== |
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*{{w|Baker Street}} |
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*{{w|Regent Street}} {{sof}}{{scb}}{{thb}}{{tdlfc}} |
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*{{w|Wigmore Street}} {{sof}} |
*{{w|Wigmore Street}} {{sof}} |
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*{{w|Harley Street}} {{sop}} |
*{{w|Harley Street}} {{sop}}{{df}} |
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*{{w|Brook Street, London|Brook Street}} {{rp}} |
*{{w|Brook Street, London|Brook Street}} {{rp}} |
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*{{w|Fleet Street}} {{rp}} |
*{{w|Fleet Street}} {{rp}} |
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*{{w|Oxford Street}} {{gpn}} |
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===Roads=== |
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*{{w|Brixton Road}} {{ss}}{{tdlfc}} |
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*{{w|Waterloo Road, London|Waterloo Road}} {{thg}} |
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*{{w|Tottenham Court Road}} {{cb}} |
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*{{w|Kennington Road}} {{sn}} |
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*{{w|Gray's Inn Road}} {{mtq}} |
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===Others=== |
===Others=== |
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*{{w|Charing Cross}} {{gpn}}{{ses}} |
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*{{w|Charing Cross}} |
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*{{w|Paddington}} {{sb}} |
*{{w|Paddington}} {{sb}} |
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*{{w|Lewisham}} {{rc}} |
*{{w|Lewisham}} {{rc}} |
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*{{w|Norbury}} {{yf}} |
*{{w|Norbury}} {{yf}} |
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*{{w|Wimbledon}} {{sop}} |
*{{w|Wimbledon}} {{sop}} |
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*{{w|Strand, London|The Strand}} {{rp}} |
*{{w|Strand, London|The Strand}} {{rp}} |
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*{{w|King's College Hospital}} {{rp}} |
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*{{w|Cavendish Square}} {{rp}} |
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*{{w|West End of London|West End}} {{rp}} |
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*{{w|Blackheath, London|Blackheath}} {{mtq}} |
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*{{w|Bayswater}} {{mtq}} |
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*{{w|London King's Cross railway station}} {{mtq}} |
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*{{w|Big Ben}} {{tdlfc}} |
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*{{w|Westminster}} {{ses}} |
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*{{w|Stepney}} {{sn}} |
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*{{w|Camberwell}} {{vof}} |
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*{{w|Hampstead}} {{vof}} |
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*{{w|East Ham}} {{vof}} |
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==Notable places== |
==Notable places== |
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*[[Lauriston Gardens]] |
*[[Lauriston Gardens]] {{ss}} |
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*{{w|Langham Hotel, London|Langham Hotel}} {{scb}} |
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*[[Briony Lodge]] {{scb}} |
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*{{w|British Museum}} {{thb}} |
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*[[Appledore Towers]] {{cam}} |
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==Inhabitants== |
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*[[Sherlock Holmes (books)|Sherlock Holmes]] |
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*[[Dr. Watson (books)|John Watson]] |
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*[[Irene Adler (books)|Irene Adler]] (formerly) |
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*[[Godfrey Norton]] (formerly) |
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*[[Professor Moriarty (books)|James Moriarty]] † (formerly) |
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*[[Sebastian Moran (books)|Sebastian Moran]] |
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*[[Charles Augustus Milverton (books)|Charles Augustus Milverton]] † |
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*[[Culverton Smith (books)|Culverton Smith]] |
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*[[Eduardo Lucas]] † |
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==In real life== |
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{{Wikipedia|London}} |
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[[File:3070289_custom-a4f418ac22a205a672507a0508a40e0aaf993d35.jpg|thumb|right|130px|London in 19th century]] |
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London is the capital city of {{w|England}} and the {{w|United Kingdom}}, and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and bustling social scene. |
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With a population of over 8 million people, London is a major financial and cultural hub, with a range of industries including finance, fashion, technology, and the arts. The city is home to iconic landmarks such as the {{w|Tower of London}}, {{w|Buckingham Palace}}, {{w|Big Ben}}, and the {{w|London Eye}}. |
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London is also known for its world-class museums and galleries, such as the {{w|British Museum}}, {{w|Tate Modern}}, and the {{w|National Gallery}}. The city is a melting pot of cultures, with a vibrant food scene that reflects its diverse population. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| " | Under such circumstances, I naturally gravitated to London, that great cesspool into which all the loungers and idlers of the Empire are irresistibly drained. — The Dr. Watson about London |
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London is the capital of England.
Notable parts[edit]
Notable places[edit]
Inhabitants[edit]
- Sherlock Holmes
- John Watson
- Irene Adler (formerly)
- Godfrey Norton (formerly)
- James Moriarty † (formerly)
- Sebastian Moran
- Charles Augustus Milverton †
- Culverton Smith
- Eduardo Lucas †
In real life[edit]
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, and is one of the most iconic cities in the world. It is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and bustling social scene.
With a population of over 8 million people, London is a major financial and cultural hub, with a range of industries including finance, fashion, technology, and the arts. The city is home to iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the London Eye.
London is also known for its world-class museums and galleries, such as the British Museum, Tate Modern, and the National Gallery. The city is a melting pot of cultures, with a vibrant food scene that reflects its diverse population.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Sign of the Four
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "A Scandal in Bohemia"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Hound of the Baskervilles
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place"
- ↑ "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 "The Adventure of the Resident Patient"
- ↑ "The Adventure of the Final Problem"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 A Study in Scarlet
- ↑ "The Adventure of the Three Garridebs"
- ↑ "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box"
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "The Adventure of the Six Napoleons "
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 "The Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter"
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "The Adventure of the Second Stain"
- ↑ "The Adventure of Silver Blaze"
- ↑ "The Adventure of the Retired Colourman"
- ↑ "The Adventure of the Yellow Face"
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 The Valley of Fear
- ↑ "The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton"
