The capital of the United Kingdom has grown from a sleepy riverside village to at one point the most important city in the world to its place today as a culturally diverse hub of business government and tourism. Inside see how London blends the magic and mystery of the old with its high-tech present and future. The sounds of Big Ben will guide you as you visit this important city. MAJOR WORLD CITIES travels the globe to bring readers the up-close story from yesterday to today of the people sights sounds and achievements of key urban centers.