Author: Clint Curtis

People came to escape war and economic collapse and some were refugees . Those in power encouraged some groups to come. Some were encouraged to come because their skills were needed to boost England’s economy. Others were invited because they could lend money to ruling kings and bishops. Why did people move in the Middle […]

Sunshine in Canadian Cities: Average Hours & Days a Year % Sun City Days 45 Hamilton, Ontario 301 40 Kelowna, British Columbia 304 42 Kingston, Ontario 296 38 London, Ontario 286 Which city in Ontario has the most sunshine? Highest Hours of Sunshine City Hours Hamilton, Ontario 2111 Victoria, British Columbia 2109 Ottawa, Ontario 2084 […]

London became a popular destination for rats due to the relative abundance of shelter, warmth, and food scraps, thanks to London being a more developed area. Are rats common in London homes? Rats are a common problem in London homes because of the large number of properties using the sewer system, and their old age. […]

What is London? London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.’s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Is London in the UK or England? London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands […]

Are you a Canadian citizen interested in moving to the UK to work and live? We’re talking about England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. The great news is, with a valid Canadian passport, you can! There are a few different ways that Canadians can work in the UK, so let’s get right into it. Can […]

London was named for the British capital of London by John Graves Simcoe, who also named the local river the Thames, in 1793. Is London Ontario named after London? The current location of London was selected as the site of the future capital of Upper Canada in 1793 by Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe. Simcoe named […]

While it’s common to hear or see the term “London, England,” technically this is also incorrect, as it implies that London is the capital of England alone, rather than the capital of the entire United Kingdom. Is it called London or England? London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, […]

You can jump to a separate table for: Southern England, Northern England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The UK as a whole averages 1493 hours of sun a year. Southern England. Place Hours London 1481 Lowestoft 1559 Newquay 1743 Oxford 1578 How many days per year does it rain in London? In 2021, there were […]

They were quickly viewed as obsolete, and all were sold off in 1907, with the exception of Fort Halstead, which is now the explosives research department of the Ministry of Defence. Are there still Roman fortifications in London? Today, the forts northern and western edges still remain visible as part of the Barbican and Museum […]

As I mentioned in an earlier post, London has a Maritime climate, meaning that ocean currents west of the UK tend to keep it from getting extremely hot or cold. Toronto has a Continental climate, meaning cold winters and hot summers. It is actually farther south than London and, on average, is warmer. Why is […]