The last figure emphasises London's role as an entrepot: while it had many craftsmen in the 17th century, and would later acquire some large factories, its economic prominence was never based primarily on industry.
Det sidste tal fremhæver Londons rolle som et entrepot: mens der var mange håndværkere i det 17. århundrede, og der senere vil komme nogle store fabrikker, var byens økonomiske førerposition aldrig primært baseret på industrien.