Every Harry Potter movie has scenes that were filmed in London. Locations range from Leadenhall Market (the entrance to Diagon Alley) through to Kings Cross Station (home of platform 9 3/4 and boarding point of the Hogwarts Express). Where in the UK was Harry Potter filmed? Some of the fictional locations like Diagon Alley were […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Can You Park Free In London On Sundays?
London Parking Rules: London has some generous parking rules on weekends ? You can park for free in most of the residents’ only spots for the entire weekend. Most of the metered spots are free of charge on Sunday. What time parking is free in London? There are no restrictions in the evening, usually between […]
Where Did Fiona Make Landfall In Newfoundland?
Hart Island. Fiona made landfall over Hart Island, N.S., early Saturday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 148 km/h and a minimum pressure of 931 millibars, potentially becoming the deepest low-pressure system ever recorded on Canadian soil. Where did Fiona make land fall? Nova ScotiaHistoric Landfall Along Atlantic Canada: Fiona made landfall as a powerful […]
Will Hurricane Fiona Affect Newfoundland?
Fiona is expected to travel northward this week and transform into a large and potent post-tropical storm by Saturday. Landfall is expected across eastern Nova Scotia or western Newfoundland Friday night or Saturday. Will Newfoundland be affected by Fiona? Fiona’s path of destruction through Atlantic Canada heavily damaged the fishing industry and communities along Newfoundland’s […]
Can I Take A Pram On London Underground?
On Tube and rail Most Tube trains have multipurpose areas suitable for buggies, except the Central, Waterloo & City and Bakerloo lines. Many also have wheelchair spaces – feel free to use them if they’re available but please give them up if they’re needed by a wheelchair user. Can you take babies on the London […]
What Food Shops Are In London Bridge Station?
Food & Drink Giddy Grocer. Comptoir Gourmand. Hotel Chocolat. Marley’s Cupcakes. The Savanna. M&S London Bridge Shard. M&S More Riverside Simply Food. WH Smith London Bridge. What shops are there in London Bridge station? Shops Reiss. Design-led womenswear, menswear and accessories. Pandora. Fully Charged. Giddy Grocer. The Riverside Bookshop. Alex Monroe Boutique. Boots London Bridge […]
How Long Is The London Tombs Experience?
HOW LONG DOES THE EXPERIENCE LAST? The London Bridge Experience & London Tombs lasts on average 45 minutes, but due to the nature of the Experience being an interactive show the length of it depends how chatty & engaging you and the rest of the audience are, so we recommend you allow for 1 hour. […]
Can A G650 Land In London City?
A Gulfstream G650 has landed at London City Airport for the first time, as the aircraft works towards gaining the certification it needs to regularly use the airport. What size planes can land at London City Airport? Only multi-engine, fixed-wing aircraft with special aircraft and aircrew certification to fly 5.5° approaches are allowed to conduct […]
Why Was London Bridge Station Evacuated Today?
London Bridge station was evacuated this afternoon due to a fire alert. Transport for London (TfL) confirmed a incident was taking place. The station serves both the London Underground and National Rail trains. A witness at the scene says that alarms were going off at the station. Why was London Bridge evacuated today? Train services […]
How Does The London Bridge Work?
Electric pumps were used to create oil-hydraulic energy to turn the cogs and open the bascules. These new engines were installed while the steam system was still in operation, so the Bridge could still open for passing river vessels. In 1976, the work was completed, Tower Bridge became fully electro-hydraulic powered. What is special about […]