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It's a city that's 2000 years old, the world s greatest city, writing play, enduring two world wars.

Pandemics aren't new here, but the Corona virus has attempted to

threaten London s very identity. Just four months ago,

it was one of the world s most bustling cities, with 9 million people living here, and then they had to go into lockdown.

But now signs of a population trying to find a new normal, perhaps even some funds.

Theme parks are starting to reopen as our businesses.

Hair is being cut once more, and at the center of British culture, the pub moved on to the street so people can meet and socialize.

There have been concerns all this reopening will mean a 2nd wave of infection, as many make the most of it, it feels quite liberating because it's been so long, and we also secured what we do wash our hands.

Cinemas too have started to reopen, but theaters with life performances have not.

For centuries. London has been at the heart of Europe s art seen And now the UK S government is promising almost $2 billion of support.

This is the home of Shakespeare, attracting people from around the world.

Huge cultural power, huge contribution to our wide economy.

Think of all the tourists who come here, but also think of all the children, all the adults who come here for the 1st time.

These lives are enriched by that culture.

So all of those factors have contributed to us going for a very big level of support, really, to help our institutions weather this storm.

London has coped with its fair share of economic shocks over the years, establishing itself as the financial capital of Europe.

Billions of dollars of cash are usually made here every year.

And despite thousands of jobs being lost, many businesses say their confident workers will come back to the capital.

After all, unprecedented times aren't new to this city, although how it response to 2020 could reshape its old ways.

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