Anne Askew. The only woman reputedly tortured at the Tower during the 16th century was Anne Askew. Twenty-five-year-old Anne was accused of being a Protestant heretic. When Anne refused to name others who shared her faith, she was racked repeatedly. How were people tortured on the rack? 7: The Rack The rack is the classic […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
What Does London Bridge Has Fallen Mean?
‘London Bridge has fallen’ is the code word for when the Queen has died. This will be used to communicate to parliament officials, particularly the Prime Minister until an official statement has been made. What does it mean when you say London Bridge is down? The plan was created as early as the 1960s and […]
Can You Go Up The Monument Great Fire Of London?
The top of The Monument to the Great Fire of London is reached by climbing 311 steps. Unfortunately due to the nature of the attraction, it is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or people that use a wheelchair. As a historic building, we are limited in our access capabilities. Can you still go […]
Why Is It Called The Mall In London?
The name is derived from Pelle Melle, a game introduced by King Charles which was traditionally played in St. James’s Park. Traffic was permitted on The Mall in 1887. Where does the term The Mall come from? The term “mall” originally meant a place where people played pall-mall, a game similar to croquet. By the […]
What Is At The End Of The Mall London?
Running off The Mall at its eastern end is Horse Guards Parade, where the Trooping the Colour ceremony is held. What is at the other end of The Mall? Admiralty Arch (see below) lies at the eastern end of The Mall; Buckingham Palace is at the opposite end. The Mall was constructed between 1829 and […]
Why Do London Buses Have Two Doors?
TfL generally operates two door buses as this speeds boarding and alighting, particularly at busy stops. However due to physical constraints such as tight corners, some routes can only be operated with buses of less than 9m in length. Why do buses have 2 doors? Normally all passengers are expected to exit the bus through […]
What Was The Tower Of London Originally Called?
A wooden castle was erected at first, but in around 1075–79 work began on the gigantic keep, or ‘great tower’ (later called the White Tower), which formed the heart of what from the 12th century became known as the Tower of London. What is the Tower of London’s actual name? Tower of London, byname the […]
Is London Called The Big Smoke?
We might be experiencing dangerously high levels of pollution right now, but be grateful you weren’t around to witness the pea-souper fogs of the nineteenth century. The capital’s nickname dates back to that period, first appearing in an 1874 dictionary of slang. Why is London called the Big Smoke? Great Smog of London, lethal smog […]
Why Is London Called The Smoke?
Through the 19th and in the early half of the 20th century, Londoners used coal for heating their homes, which produced large amounts of smoke. In combination with climatic conditions this often caused a characteristic smog, and London became known for its typical “London Fog”, also known as “Pea Soupers”. Is London still called the […]
What Areas Are London Fringe?
regions within this area includes: in Berkshire: the Districts of Bracknell Forest, Slough and Windsor and Maidenhead. in Buckinghamshire: the Districts of South Buckinghamshire and Chiltern. in Essex: the Districts of Basildon, Brentwood, Epping Forest, Harlow and Thurrock. Where is Outer London weighting? Based on updated analysis, a minimum London Weighting needs to be £9,600 […]