London boroughs & the enriching history behind the names

Are you planning to pay a visit to the historic city of London? The capital city of England has always been one of the most interesting travel attractions which you should look ahead to visit during your upcoming break. If you have never been there then you would definitely feel delighted to check out some of the most interesting travel attractions which the capital city of England takes pride in.

With a plethora of travel attractions to explore, London is truly delightful. You would not have to worry about anything else provided you have taken absolute initiative in planning the trip thoroughly. London is a city of dreams and millions of people have fulfilled their desires while coming over to this European city from different parts around the world. It is always about how well you plan your trip ahead.

In order to ensure that you have enjoyed the most of the trip to London city, you must gather some information about the English capital beforehand. There are several facts and information being made to be available around you. All you need to do is to tie the loose ends and strengthen your holiday plan. Montcalm london city provides you a delightful accommodation in London. It is always of utmost information to gather detail information about the place you are planning to visit. This will help you in the long run.

While browsing through the internet, you must have come across to some of the names of the city’s boroughs. You must look ahead to explore the history behind those names. This way, you can enjoy the process of planning in the most amazing manner.

Enjoy a luxury stay in London while exploring the fascinating aspects about the English capital. This is one of the most interesting manner of exploring the English capital thoroughly. The city of London had earlier started off as a small square city but with the passage of time and centuries, it has emerged on to encompass a large number of towns and villages. It has become Greater London today. There are almost 32 boroughs. Out of them twenty are outer boroughs and twelve are inner boroughs. Each one of the boroughs has its own council that is made to be responsible for the administration of services to the residents. You would be thrilled to come across to some of the boroughs and the fascinating history behind their names.

Listed below are some of the boroughs along with an individual piece of history which wild definitely allure you to gather more information about the British capital.

Camden

The borough and Camden Town have been named after Charles Pratt. He was the first Earl of Camden. Camden Place is considered to be one of the most attentive sights in Kent which was named after William Camden. He lived in the property since 1609. Check out some of the must-see attractions in Camden while coming over here to explore the British capital. It is the liveliest boroughs that you would be coming across to. It is also famous for being the centre of the capital’s underground musical scene. With a plethora of interesting venue around, you would definitely love every bit of your time you choose to spend over here.

 Lambeth

The recorded name of the borough was ‘Lambehitha’ back in the year 1062. The name meant ‘alanding place for the lambs’. This shipping place of lambs had been changed to Lambeth in 1255. Lambeth is one of the boroughs which has its location directly across the River Thames from the City of London and Westminster. Lambeth Palace has its location over here and is being recognised as one of the finest landmarks in the history of British significance. The Palace serves as a home to the Archbishop of Canterbury. Gracing the riverside, stands another landmark in the name of London Eye. This Giant Observatory Wheel serves the delight of thousands of visitors. Enjoy great views of the entire English capital while riding high on the London Eye.

Wandsworth

This borough formed an integral aspect of the County of Surrey till the year 1889. The original name of the area was Wandesorde and Wendelesorde in the Domesday Book. The names meant the enclosure of a man who was named as Waendel. This man was believed to be an earthy Saxon. It is also stated that the River Wandle was named after the man. Wandsworth borough has its special significance in the name of the Battersea Arts Council.

Bexley

The borough of Bexley had a very few settlements despite a village bearing the same name the original name of the borough was ‘Byxlea’ which meant a box tree clearing. The borough started growing in different parts of the city and also continued expanding. The borough is serviced by the bus route as there are no Underground Stations in this area.

Ealing

The borough of Ealing was just formed out of the Municipal Borough of Ealing and was formed in 1965 along with Greater London. The Saxon of the borough named it ‘Gillingas’. This meant that the people belonging to that place were associated with Gilla. Over the time, the name of the borough started undergoing several morphological procedures and this way it became, ‘Illing’, ‘Gilling’ and ‘Yiling’. The name ‘Ealing’ became standard for some time in the 19th century. This borough serves as the home to The Sarah Jane Adventures.

Hammersmith and Fulham

The amalgamation of the Municipal Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham gave rise to one borough. Hammersmith had its origin from ‘Hammoder’s Hythe’. This was a refuge which belonged to a guy with the name ‘Hammoder’. Other people have stated that it is the combination of ‘hammer’ and ‘smithy’ which is considered to be a place for metal working. Fulham belongs to the Anglo- Saxon name ‘Fulla’ and ‘hamm’ which mean a bend in the river. The major performance venue in this area is the Hammersmith Apollo and everyone is aware of the Fulham Football Club. It is also located in this borough.

 

These are some of the boroughs and the historical significances behind their names.