London

London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England. It is considered to be a major "world city".
==Background==
With over eight million inhabitants (Londoners) in the area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in . Founded as Londinium, the capital of the Roman province of , it later rose to become the centre of the . Today it generates around a quarter of the of the UK's economy, amongst the world's largest, and is a major financial centre along with New York City and Tokyo. For several centuries now, London has been one of the most influential powers in politics, finance, arts and fashion and it remains so today.
==Apple in London==
===Apple offices===
Apple's UK and Ireland headquarters is presently located at the Hollyhill Industrial Estate in , . In 2016, Apple announced plans to open a new UK headquarters at Battersea Power Station, which is in the process of being refurbished by 2022. Apple intends to occupy all 6 floors of office space, containing about 500,000 square feet (46450 m2) of room for 1,400 employees.Apple to house 1,400 employees at London's restored Battersea Power Station starting in 2021 by Neil Hughes, AppleInsider. 2016-09-28.Apple plans its new London Campus, Ongreening. 2016-10-28. However, in 2019, Apple leased over 100,000 square feet (9,290 m2) at to consolidate its London staff who are believed to be working on Apple Pay. The space at Bishopsgate is also part of Apple's contingency plan in case the refurbishment at Battersea is delayed.Apple leasing 100,000 square feet of space in London, AppleInsider. 2019-10-21.
===Stores in London===
Apple Regent Street, the first Apple retail store in Europe, was opened on 20 November 2004 in the .Apple to Open First Retail Store in Europe on London’s Regent Street Saturday, November 20, Apple Computer. Accessed 2004-11-18. As of 2022, three Apple Stores have been opened in Central London with four additional stores in the Greater London area.Apple Retail Stores, United Kingdom, Apple Inc. Accessed 2022-08-10. The newest location, Apple Brompton Road, was opened in Central London on 28 July 2022.Hundreds queue for the opening of Apple Brompton Road, Apple Inc. 2022-07-28.
==Macintosh user groups in London==
* London Mac User Group
==Transportation==
*Air: , and airports all serve the Greater London area.
*Road: Major motorways lead into London; .
*Rail: 
==References==
==External links==
*Today at Apple - London at Apple
*London Mac User Group
* at Wikipedia
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