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London Swallowed a City but Couldn't Digest It.
CGP Grey · 12 recommenders · 11 months
CGP Grey explains that the City of London is a tiny, separate entity with its own governance, history and privileges, distinct from the city called London. He covers its financial role and how it is run.
Why Hacker News readers recommend it: HN's go-to short explainer for the City of London versus London, cited in many finance and UK threads.
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