| England's vibrant capital is filled with historic treasures | | | | Visitors to London are eternally fascinated by |
| that help make it the world's most visited city. A new | | | | England's diverse history, which is why the British |
| campaign is aiming to highlight and celebrate London's | | | | Museum continues to be the UK's most visited free |
| most ancient heritage, inviting visitors to the city to | | | | attraction year upon year. From the mysterious |
| take part in uncovering unique artefacts of | | | | Stonehenge, built before recorded history began, to |
| prehistoric, Roman and medieval London amongst the | | | | ancient treasures from across the world that are |
| modern attractions and streets. | | | | proudly displayed in the London of today, this new |
| The Ancient World in London campaign was set up | | | | visitor campaign is an ideal opportunity for those |
| to mark the 1,600th anniversary of the fall of Roman | | | | interested in history and culture to see the city of |
| Britain in AD 410, which is recognised as being one of | | | | London in a completely new light. |
| the most significant turning points in the nation's | | | | As part of the festivities, visitors are being |
| history. Heritage Key has arranged three months of | | | | encouraged to take photographs of ancient places |
| events and activities that visitors to London can take | | | | and artefacts in and around London and share them |
| part in this year to discover more about the city's | | | | with others, or enter them into competitions. The |
| past and how it shaped the present, taking their trip | | | | London experience doesn't even have to finish when |
| to London even further. | | | | returning home, as city explorers can follow up their |
| London passed through many rulers across its long | | | | visit on the organisation's dedicated website, taking |
| history, and each left its distinctive mark. London | | | | part in blogging challenges, quizzes and discussions |
| history means much more than just the well-known | | | | online, as well as exploring virtual environments. |
| sites like the Tower of London, and it's these | | | | London is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that can be |
| little-known gems and ancient wonders that visitors | | | | even better appreciated when taking a look into its |
| are being encouraged to seek out in 2010. Visitors | | | | distant past. By visiting the capital this spring and |
| can trace the historic Roman roads and lost rivers | | | | staying in London hotels in some of the city's most |
| that underlie the city's contemporary design and | | | | historic locations, visitors can experience London's |
| track down the sites of historic events, such as the | | | | timeless legacy firsthand. |
| Battle of Hastings and Great Fire of London. | | | | |