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This appeals to me on a couple of different levels. I'm a geek about history and antiquity, so seeing the historical aspects of the development of London demonstrated graphically and visually like this is very appealing. I also quite enjoyed the various patterns of growth which contributed to the current infrastructure layout - all influenced by the River Thames. It's interesting also to note the way the outlying areas started out as farmlands and small settlements, which later became incorporated into the larger fabric of London. This appeals to me as a city planner to note the organic way the City evolved over time. I found the effect of the fires and other, social upheavals to be interesting as well, seeing how they affected the way the City would change as people rebuilt either along the same lines and roadways or as they attempted to change things to make for more orderly and efficient infrastructure. I am also intrigued by the two great 20th century protective measures - historical preservation (referred to in the video as "listed" buildings) and the green belt surrounding London (a growth boundary which protects not only the farmlands surrounding the City from expansion but also bolsters and increases the value of properties inside the green belt).
Anyway, fun video. At least, for geeks like me. ;)
And here's something just for giggles:
http://todayilearned.co.uk/2012/12/04/what-the-british-say-vs-what-they-really-mean/
This appeals to me on a couple of different levels. I'm a geek about history and antiquity, so seeing the historical aspects of the development of London demonstrated graphically and visually like this is very appealing. I also quite enjoyed the various patterns of growth which contributed to the current infrastructure layout - all influenced by the River Thames. It's interesting also to note the way the outlying areas started out as farmlands and small settlements, which later became incorporated into the larger fabric of London. This appeals to me as a city planner to note the organic way the City evolved over time. I found the effect of the fires and other, social upheavals to be interesting as well, seeing how they affected the way the City would change as people rebuilt either along the same lines and roadways or as they attempted to change things to make for more orderly and efficient infrastructure. I am also intrigued by the two great 20th century protective measures - historical preservation (referred to in the video as "listed" buildings) and the green belt surrounding London (a growth boundary which protects not only the farmlands surrounding the City from expansion but also bolsters and increases the value of properties inside the green belt).
Anyway, fun video. At least, for geeks like me. ;)
And here's something just for giggles:
http://todayilearned.co.uk/2012/12/04/what-the-british-say-vs-what-they-really-mean/
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