The City of London and London are not the same thing. Essentially, there are two Londons: Greater London and the City of London, otherwise known as the City or the Square Mile.
The City of London has its origins in the fortified Roman settlement of Londinium, which was erected roughly two thousand years ago on the northern bank of the River Thames and came to encompass one square mile within its walls.
Furthermore, you’ll know you’re in the real City of London when you pass by one of the large dragon statues. The dragons’ introduction seems to have derived from the legend of St George.
The City of London is guarded by dragons that delineate its boundaries. Each dragon is made out of cast iron and painted silver with touches of red in their wings and tongue. The shield they bear is the City of London’s coat of arms.
Moreover, dragons have come to represent both the City and the protection of the City.
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