Author: Clint Curtis

What Is The Best City Outside London?

Here are our recommendations for the best cities to visit beyond London. Brighton. Sun, sea and sand. Cambridge. Walk in the footsteps of famous scientists, prime ministers and poets while enjoying a day in beautiful Cambridge, just one hour north of London. Oxford. Portsmouth. Bath. What is the best place to live outside London? 15 […]

Where Does The Word Richmond Come From?

The word Richmond derives from the French words riche and monte, or “strong hill.” Where did the name Richmond originate? Origins of Name: The surname of Richmond is of French origin, and derives from the places in North France with the Old French elements of “riche” which translates to mean rich or splendid, and “mont” […]

What Is Famous To Buy In London?

A Teapot. It’s so true about tea: the Brits love it. English Tea. From Twinnings to Taylors of Harrogate, British tea is not just a must-try in London, but also a must-buy. British Chocolates. Vintage Clothing. Gin or Whiskey. British Children’s Books. Scarves. Royal Paraphernalia.

How Hilly Is Richmond Park?

Terrain: Moderate hills. Traffic Warning: There are several roads through the park so take care when crossing these. How steep are the hills in Richmond Park? Dark Hill, Richmond Park This climb starts at the Kingston Gate car park and ascends in an anti-clockwise direction for a third of a mile at an average gradient […]

Is London Easy To Walk Around?

It’s so easy to walk as a tourist in London, especially as most of the cities main tourist sites less than a half-hour walk between each other. Instead of getting the tube between Leicester Square and Covent Garden, walk through the backstreets of Chinatown. Is London easily walkable? It most certainly is. Remember the old/original […]

What Origin Is Richmond?

The name Richmond is boy’s name of German origin meaning “powerful protector”. Richmond is a place-name — it’s the capital of Virginia — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard. What nationality is the name Richmond? The surname of Richmond is of French origin, and derives from the places in North France […]

What Is The Safest Town In London?

Richmond. 64 crimes per 1000 people With a crime rate of 64 occurrences per 1000 people, Richmond is considered the safest area of London. It has excellent connections to central London, fantastic schools and plenty of tourist attractions. Which part of London is the safest? Richmond upon Thames1: Richmond upon Thames – 11,210 total crimes, […]