In Tudor times the City was the centre of trade and commerce as well as the overcrowded home of thousands. Westminster housed both the king and parliament while Southwark was devoted to louche pleasures such as bear-baiting, prostitution and the theatre. These three distinct areas were surrounded by countryside.Find out a bit more about the London where both Elizabeth and Shakespeare lived.
Identify the places shown in the next pictures of Tudor London
View of London by J.C. Visscher, from Londinum Florentiss[i]ma Britanniae Urbs, 1616 The Guildhall Library, Corporation of London	London in 1616 by Claes Van Visscher The Guildhall Library, Corporation of London
After reading the website below, fill in the gaps in the following text about Tudor London .