Charges for driving in London Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles driving into central London between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and noon to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) covers all areas within the North and South Circular roads. Can you drive around central London? Many […]
Author: Clint Curtis
Why Do People Put Locks On The London Bridge?
The padlocks are often engraved with names or messages and are attached to a public fixture to symbolize love. The keys are usually then thrown into the body of water under the bridge, in this case being the Bridgewater Channel. Why are people putting locks on bridges? The ‘lock bridge’ is a sort of tradition […]
What Was It Like To Be A Prisoner In The Tower Of London?
What was it like to live in the Tower of London? That depended on a prisoner’s social position and personal wealth; however, even the most notable prisoners were subject to horrible fates. Many prisoners in the Tower of London faced torture and even death, but privileged inhabitants brought servants and threw feasts. What was it […]
What Is The Deepest Tunnel In London?
The Lee Tunnel. The Lee Tunnel – the UK water industry’s largest project since its privatisation in 1989 – is the deepest tunnel ever built in London. What is the deepest London Underground tunnel? The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. Why is Hampstead tube so deep? […]
How Deep Is The Jubilee Line In London?
105 feet. The Jubilee Line is the deepest of all the lines at 105 feet (32 metres) below sea level, which is 221 feet (68.8 metres) below ground level. What is the deepest Tube line in London? The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. 15. In Central […]
When Did We Sell London Bridge?
April 1968. In April 1968, for a final price of $2,460,000, Robert McCulloch became the proud owner of the world’s largest antique. Why did we sell London Bridge to America? By 1962, it was not sturdy enough to carry the increased load of traffic; the bridge was sold by the City of London in April […]
How Much Did The London Bridge Sell For?
US$2,460,000. On 18 April 1968, the London bridge built in 1831, was sold to the American entrepreneur Robert McCulloch for US$2,460,000. Why was the old London Bridge sold? In 1962 the bridge was found to be in disrepair and sinking into the Thames due to the increased traffic. Why did London Bridge get sold? London […]
Who Is Responsible For Bridges In London?
Therefore, TfL, Bridge House Estates, Network Rail and London boroughs are all responsible for funding the maintenance for their assets, drawing the finance from different sources. Who is responsible for Tower Bridge? the City of London CorporationTower Bridge is managed by the City of London Corporation, the sole trustee of the charity Bridge House Estates. […]
Are Toilets Free At London Bridge Station?
According to the Thameslink Programme, “toilets in the redeveloped London Bridge station concourse will be in the unpaid area of the station but will not be free to use. Are London train toilets free? Station toilet facilities TfL toilet facilities are free to access, but some non-TfL facilities may be chargeable. Other public toilets may […]
Can You Take Babies On The London Underground?
Children under five can travel free at any time on the Tube, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), buses, trams and London Overground, as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. On Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus services, kids aged four and under travel free. Can I take my baby […]