The Square Mile is not just about business and
finance. Within it are galleries, theatres, museums and
concert halls to cater for all tastes. There is a wide range of
sporting activity, a public leisure centre and the world-famous
Barbican Centre. As well as being one of the most significant arts
sponsors in the UK, the City of London owns and cares for a
number of historic buildings and monuments.
The Square Mile has a long and fascinating history -
the City of London itself is over 800 years old and, while
fulfilling its role as a modern local authority, it respects and
preserves its rich historical legacy. The ancient civic offices of
the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs are still an integral part of the
modern City of London, and traditions such as the Lord
Mayor's Show and the Freedom of the City bring London's history
to life.
The City of London Corporation welcomes and fully supports the
London 2012 Olympics and the benefits that it will bring to London
and the nation.
Find out how
we plan to support and celebrate the Games.
Filming in the City The Square Mile is home to
some of London's most famous and most filmed landmarks, and last
year over 650 films, commercials, television dramas, documentaries
and music videos were shot on location here.
Click
here for details of our service to the film industry -
Locations, guidelines and online applications.
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Mile. Contains walks, maps and updates online - and why
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visited?
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centre.