With razor sharp teeth and toxic saliva that can fell a buffalo, ZSL London Zoo’s Komodo dragon Ganas is a formidable predator. Come and get face to face with our dragon prowling his state-of-the-art dragon’s lair, and enjoy panoramic views through an unbroken sweep of more than 20 metres of dragon-proof glass. Are there any […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Where To Live In London If You Want A Garden?
London’s top boroughs for homes with gardens — Croydon, Croydon and Bromley are the capital’s garden property hotspots. Croydon is London’s private garden hotspot but those wanting an inner-city oasis should hunt in Lewisham and Lambeth. Which area in London has biggest gardens? Kew Gardens Type Botanical Location London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England […]
How Much Does It Cost To Dispose Of A Mattress In London?
Average mattress disposal cost The cost of collection and disposal typically ranges from £20 to £60 (including VAT). How do I dispose of a mattress in London free? Take it to be recycled at your local civic amenity site Other than donating your old mattress for free, this is often the cheapest disposal option because […]
Where In London Can You Escape The Heat?
Cool down Britannia: 6 ways to escape the heat in London Dance amongst the water jets at Granary Square. Take a dip in the UK’s largest unheated lido. Go Underground. Go ‘wild’ swimming in the inner city. Glide across the ice rink at Ally Pally. Tuck into London’s best ice cream in Borough Markets. Where […]
How Fast Is London Spinning?
about 650mph. The speed decreases the farther away you get from the Equator, but even at the latitude of London the Earth’s spin is still about 650mph — although at the north or south poles the speed is virtually zero. Is the Earth spinning at 800 mph? Earth moves very fast. It spins (rotates) at […]
What Is The Lipstick Building In London?
The building has become a recognisable landmark of London, and it is one of the city’s most widely recognised examples of contemporary architecture. It won the 2003 Emporis Skyscraper Award. 30 St Mary Axe Owner Safra Group Height Roof 180 metres (591 ft) Technical details Why is it called the Lipstick Building? The building was […]
How Do You Travel Around A London Wheelchair?
All London buses are low-floor vehicles, and bus travel is free for wheelchair users. Low-floor buses are accessible to everyone including those using wheelchairs, with baby buggies (prams/strollers), with assistance dogs or with other mobility requirements. Every bus also has a retractable ramp. How do you get around a wheelchair in London? Wheelchairs and mobility […]
Who Built The Original London Bridge?
Early History of The London Bridge The “Old” London Bridge of nursery rhyme fame was a stone bridge built by Peter of Colechurch, an architect and priest, between 1176 and 1209. It replaced various wooden bridges built by the Roman founders of London from AD 50–1176. Who constructed London Bridge? It was constructed by contractors […]
Are There Any Skyscrapers In London?
There are 39 skyscrapers in Greater London that reach a roof height of at least 150 metres (492 ft), with 57 in Moscow, 24 in the Paris Metropolitan Area, 18 in Frankfurt, 16 in Warsaw, 6 in Manchester and Madrid, along with 5 in Milan and Rotterdam. What are the 5 skyscrapers in London? The […]
Did The Fire Of London Burn Down The London Bridge?
It spread rapidly, helped by a strong wind from the east. When it reached the Thames it hit warehouses stocked with combustible products including as oil and tallow. Fortunately, the fire didn’t spread south of the river – but only because a major blaze in 1633 had already destroyed a section of London Bridge. Did […]