Yes, but it’s tricky. Technically, the capital of the United Kingdom is London. England itself doesn’t have its own parliament anymore. That was abolished in 1707.
So when Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland joined the party, London became the capital of the whole shebang. England has been decapitated in a political sense. It’s weird.
Capital Of England
There’s a movement to give England its own parliament again. Some people want to move it to York. Imagine that—the old Roman city of Eboracum rising from the ashes.
Fun Fact: The "Lost" Capital
Did you know that before there was an England, the capital of the kingdom of Wessex was Tamworth? It’s a tiny market town now. The queen of Mercia, Queen Æthelflæd, ruled from there.
She was a total badass—she kicked out the Vikings. Tamworth should be a major city today. Instead, it’s known for a castle and a really lovely pub.
So next time you’re in Tamworth, raise a glass to the lost capital. It’s like finding out your quiet uncle was once a rock star.
