The Story of London

Chapter 29- London Bridge Stands (c.1013)


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The Story of London takes a moment to examine one of the great urban myths of London- the idea that the nursery rhyme ‘London Bridge is Falling Down’ was based on a real life attack by some Vikings in or near the year 1013. Was it true? Where did the idea comes from? Let’s find out… and full rough script will be found here https://imgur.com/gallery/hajiHGM

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