7 Usborne Spotter’s Cards —! Z we ls [Be 4m] ‘eo —— a = — Ses fe ——— | yc en er og Foo mK BO aeUsborne Spotter’s Cards © Things to spot Orn London These cards are packed with facts about London’s landmarks. Find out the age of the Tower of London, the height of the London Eye, and what’s buried beneath Cleopatra’s Needle... 4 Cleopatra's Needle a £5.99 inc. vat) www.usborne.com JFMAM JASOND/13 02288/4 | ili 9 "781409"507970'> Printed in Heshan, Guangdong, ChinaLondon: a brief history ~ Almost 2,000 years ago: The Romans invaded Britain. They built a town beside the River Thames, and named it Londinium. ~~ By the year 200: Londinium was the biggest town in Britain. It had a bustling market square, a fort for Roman soliders, and an arena where savage gladiator battles were fought. ~ Around 400: The Romans left Britain. Over the next 600 years, people called the Saxons, and then the Vikings, lived in London. During this time Westminster Abbey was built. ~ 1066: The Norman ruler William the Conqueror took control of England. He built the Tower of London as his royal palace. At that time, only around 15,000 people lived in London.