In point of fact there are two ‘Lord Mayors’ within the Greater London area, one in the City of London and the other in the City of Westminster. How many Lord Mayors does London have? Nicholas Lyons serves as the 694th Lord Mayor (for 2022–2023). The Lord Mayor is assisted as aide-de-camp by Lieutenant Tony […]
Author: Clint Curtis
Are There Cities Within London?
Most people would think of London as one great big city, but there are really two cities within London: the City of London and Greater London. The City of London in many ways is the “original” London. When the Romans came in 43 A.D., they created the settlement of Londinium and built walls for protection. […]
Why Did The Great Fire Of London Spread So Quickly For Kids?
There were many large warehouses nearby full of wood and oil which are very flammable. This helped the fire to spread very quickly. Instead of helping to put out the fire, lots of the people tried to run away and there weren’t any firefighters to fight the fire and put out the blaze. Why did […]
Who Was Blamed For The Great Plague Of London?
Rats have long been blamed for spreading the parasites that transmitted plague throughout medieval Europe and Asia, killing millions of people. The Great Plague of London (1665-1666) was estimated to kill nearly a quarter of the city’s population in 18 months alone. What did people blame for the Great Plague? Some believed it was a […]
Does London Have City Status?
In recent decades, city status has been granted following a structured decision-making process. However, many UK cities can date gaining city status back to a charter several hundred years ago. A small number, such as London, claim city status from ‘time immemorial’. Is London officially a city? Officially, London is a city of just over […]
How Much Is The Pet Sitting In London?
Dog Boarding When a dog sitter looks after a dog for a few hours, they charge between £10-£15 per hour. Overnight boarding costs around £25 on average. There will be an increase in costs if you add extra walking time, activities, or food to your package. How much does pet sitting cost in the UK? […]
Where Can I Hold A Sloth London?
Sloth Experience | Sloth Encounter UK | Drusillas Park. OPEN TODAY! Hang out with us all year round for only 25p a day! Where can I see sloths in London? Escape to warmer climes in Rainforest Life, ZSL London Zoo’s exciting indoor exhibit – including an amazing nocturnal experience. Enter London’s only living rainforest where […]
Which Areas In London Have The Best Transport Links?
Which towns have the best rail Links to London? Reading. A focal point of the hi-tech industry’s Silicon Valley, Reading has a quick journey time of around 30 minutes to London Paddington, with some trains taking up to 1 hour. Didcot. Amersham. High Wycombe. Bicester. Surbiton. Woking. Richmond. Does London have good transport links? London […]
Why Was Rudolf Hess Imprisoned In The Tower Of London?
Hess was captured in May 1941 after he parachuted into Scotland as part of a renegade plan to negotiate peace with the British. How long was Rudolf Hess imprisoned in the Tower of London? four daysWhatever his motives, Hess was captured and taken to the King’s House at the Tower of London on 17 May […]
Who Can Join London Library?
10 staff members or fewer Institutions, associations, organisations and commercial bodies may take out institutional membership of the Library on an annual basis. Two named people can use the Library at any one time. We are currently unable to offer Prospective Member Tours. Can I study at the London Library? Yes. If you have a […]