Author: Darrel Pratt

The boroughs They own and maintain nearly half a million homes (one in seven of all homes in London), run the libraries, deal with planning applications, and are responsible for waste collection and licensing the capital’s pubs, clubs and restaurants. Is a London borough a local authority? The London boroughs are the 32 local authority […]

If it is the host who is making the speech they would refer to the Mayor first in the introduction unless a member of the Royal Family is present. In this case they would say: ‘Your Royal Highness, Ms Mayor, My Lords etc. How do I write to the Mayor of London? You can email […]

Fire squirt – a pump used to suck up water and then squirt it at the fire (pictured above). At least two people were needed to use them, as they were so large and heavy! Gunpowder – a kind of explosive. This was used to blow up houses to try and stop the fire spreading […]

Sulfurous smog is also called “London smog,” (first formed in London). Sulfurous smog results from a high concentration of SULFUR OXIDES in the air and is caused by the use of sulfur-bearing fossil fuels, particularly coal (Coal was the mains source of power in London during nineteenth century. Why it is called London smog? London […]

A fog so thick and polluted it left thousands dead wreaked havoc on London in 1952. The smoke-like pollution was so toxic it was even reported to have choked cows to death in the fields. It was so thick it brought road, air and rail transport to a virtual standstill. How did the London smog […]

The smog caused major disruption by reducing visibility and even penetrating indoor areas, far more severely than previous smog events, called “pea-soupers”. Great Smog of London. Location London, England Coordinates 51.507°N 0.127°W Casualties 4,000 killed · 100,000 injured (1952 government estimate) 10,000–12,000 killed (modern estimates) Does London have a lot of smog? 5. While the […]

Conversely, London’s warmer summer months can lead to summer smog episodes. These are typically caused by nitrogen dioxide reacting with hydrocarbons in sunlight, to form ozone. Does London have a lot of smog? 5. While the city has come a long way since the infamous, ‘pea-soup’ Great Smog of 1952, and air pollution has become […]

1) Are fireplaces allowed in London? / Are open fireplaces allowed in London? As London is known as a smokeless zone, using wood and coal to fuel a fire is forbidden. That said, open fireplaces are allowed in London – only if you burn smokeless coal. Are fireplaces legal in UK? You can use outdoor […]

A London Fog Latte is an absolutely delicious way to enjoy both your favorite tea and espresso. Can you add a shot of espresso to a London Fog? London Fog Drink Variations Flavored sweetener: use a vanilla or lavender simple syrup for a flavor blast. Make it dirty: add a shot of espresso to your […]

Feeding foxes in the UK is very possible, and some wildlife trusts even encourage it. It’s important to remember that they are wild animals, however, so no attempts should be made to touch or tame them. Is it illegal to feed foxes in London? Feeding foxes It is not illegal to feed foxes, but there […]