Author: Clint Curtis

When Did London First Have Police?

Robert Peel (as Home Secretary) introduced the Metropolitan Police Act 1829, based on the findings of a committee originally set up in 1812, and the Metropolitan Police was founded on 29 September 1829. The new constables were nicknamed ‘peelers’ or ‘bobbies’ after the Robert Peel. When did policing start in London? 1829 – Sir Robert […]

What’S On In Toronto In March 2022?

ARTS & CULTURE Immersive Frida Kahlo. A new show titled Frida: Immersive Dream, covering the life and work of Frida Kahlo, is set to open in Toronto in March 2022. Robert Lepage’s The Library at Night. Immersive Klimt. 60 WORKS / 60 YEARS. Beyond Monet. Bug Lab Immersive Exhibition. ArtworxTO. Outside the Palace of Me. […]

Where In London Can You Hear Big Ben?

Westminster. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. Big Ben. Elizabeth Tower Type Clock tower Architectural style Gothic Revival Location Westminster, London, England Coordinates 51.5007°N 0.1245°W Where would you […]