"Earth hath not anything to show more fair..." Never been too sure about that, but undoubtedly our the city of my youth holds a special place in my heart.
The following animation shows the evolution of the capital from its days as Londinium in 50 AD, the commercial centre of the Roman Empire, to its present form as we know it today.
Contrast this with a 2014 drone's view of London.
London From The Air - A Quadcopter Film from PhotoStorys on Vimeo.
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