Did you know that London has an official stone?
from Wikipedia:
Whether or not this is true, the London Stone was for many hundreds of years recognised as the symbolic authority and heart of the City of London.
More:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stone
Here's a recent BBC article about plans to move the stone:
London's heart of stone
By Sean Coughlan
BBC News Magazine
Last Updated: Monday, 22 May 2006, 12:31 GMT 13:31 UK
The mysterious "London stone" is going to be rescued from a building due to be demolished. Does it mean that London is going to be saved from an ancient legend?
Read the full article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4997470.stm
Even more from Londonist:
http://www.londonist.com/archives/2006/05/new_home_for_lo.php
Cheers,
Chris
Whether or not this is true, the London Stone was for many hundreds of years recognised as the symbolic authority and heart of the City of London.
More:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stone
Here's a recent BBC article about plans to move the stone:
London's heart of stone
By Sean Coughlan
BBC News Magazine
Last Updated: Monday, 22 May 2006, 12:31 GMT 13:31 UK
The mysterious "London stone" is going to be rescued from a building due to be demolished. Does it mean that London is going to be saved from an ancient legend?
Read the full article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4997470.stm
Even more from Londonist:
http://www.londonist.com/archives/2006/05/new_home_for_lo.php
Cheers,
Chris
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