London- Always the most important city in London?

Question

To help solve an argument, for most intents and purposes, has London been the most important city in the UK throughout it's existence, or have other cities since the Roman times been more important. I know Winchester and York have been capitals but did this make them more "important", - Defined by being renowned, populous and influencial?

Answer 1

during the 'dark' ages London dropped from importance, as various smaller counties became countires (some relics of this time live on, with Wessex - it doenst exist but borders of many counties are the same and Yorshire) then, as a countrywide establishment the importance of London was lower.. however when the country was unifie, in the late 10th century London importance did increase, substancisally. So, in answer to your question very probably, its importance rose and fell, but overal the city has been the most important city in the UK