Electric vehicles, including Teslas, are entitled to a 100% discount from the Congestion Charge as part of the Cleaner Vehicle discount. This is subject to registration with us and an annual renewal. If the vehicle is not registered with us and is used in the zone a penalty may be issued. Do Teslas have to […]
Author: Clint Curtis
What Is The Most Visited Monument In London?
Although the Tower of London was considered a symbol of terror for over 900 hundred years, it is currently London’s most popular tourist attraction. What is the most important monument in London? Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and Wembley Stadium are the most famous monuments in London. The British Museum, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Westminster Palace […]
Will Petrol Cars Be Banned In London?
Petrol and diesel cars are not being banned outright in the UK. The diesel petrol ban only applies to the sale of new cars. So you should still be able to buy second-hand petrol and diesel cars. Don’t expect prices for petrol and diesel cars to drop after the 2030 ban though. Will the UK […]
Why Are Tubes Striking In London?
Seeking better protection for jobs, services, safety, and working conditions and pensions, Tube workers will strike next week, with the action affecting a few key Tube stations. What is causing tube strikes? Why are train workers striking? The RMT has been fighting for a pay rise and better working conditions for a year. In a […]
Are All Tubes Running In London?
Nearly all major and London Underground are running today with good service across most lines. This includes Central, Jubilee, Northern, Victoria, Waterloo & City, Metropolitan and many more. Are London Underground tubes running today? The Night Tube is currently running on the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Are tubes running normal today? Service […]
How Long Does Congestion Charge Last In London?
The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank Holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. How long does a Congestion Charge payment last? […]
Is The Tower Of London Still A Royal Residence?
The Tower today The Tower of London is still home to the Yeomen Warders and their families, the Resident Governor, and a garrison of soldiers. When did Royalty stop living in the Tower of London? The Tower was a royal residence until the 17th century, and from the 13th century to 1834 it housed the […]
Was Queen Elizabeth In The Tower Of London?
Elizabeth arrived at the Tower on 17 March 1554. Legend has it that she entered through Traitors’ Gate, but it is known she walked over a drawbridge, where some of the more sympathetic guards knelt before her. How long was Elizabeth in the Tower of London? She spent eight terrifying weeks in the Bell Tower […]
Is London Bridge Movable?
In 1968, an American tycoon bought London Bridge—all 10,000 tons of it—and moved it brick-by-brick to the desert town of Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Is London Bridge a movable bridge? movable bridge, any of several types of bridges that can move to accommodate the passage of boats and ships. Movable bridges include drawbridges, vertical-lift bridges, […]
What Was The Tower Of London Used For In The Past?
Prison. As the most secure castle in the land, the Tower guarded royal possessions and even the royal family in times of war and rebellion. But for 500 years monarchs also used the Tower as a surprisingly luxurious palace. What was the London Tower originally built for? The Tower of London is an internationally famous […]