Author: Muriel Schmidt

What’S The Fastest Train In London?

Eurostar trains. The maximum speed currently possible in the UK is 186mph, achieved by Eurostar trains on the Eurostar line between London and the Eurostar. The HS1 line is used by Eurostar services and “Javelin” commuter services from Kent, although the latter have a max speed of 140mph. Is there a fast train from London? […]

Is London Kings Cross Open 24 Hours?

Opening hours for the public are 8:00-22:00 Monday-Sunday, including bank holidays. Is Kings Cross station open 24 hours? Is London King’s Cross station open 24 hours? The station is open when trains are running from early in the morning to late at night. The Travel Centre has the following opening hours: Monday – Friday 05:00 […]

Is London Considered A World City?

Founded by the Romans two thousand years ago, London has long been a major world city, with connections developed over centuries through international trade. The impact of Britain’s early industrial revolution meant that London was the world’s largest city throughout most of the 19th century and into the 20th century. Is London a world class […]

Which Has More Parks London Or New York?

Parks And Green Spaces If you’re thinking NYC has Central Park, it has to win this one, you’re not entirely wrong. But here’s the catch – New York City has about 1700 parks across the five boroughs, whereas London has over 3000. Is New York more global than London? Forty per cent of London’s population […]

Where Did Richmond Sausages Originate?

Have you ever heard of Richmond Sausages? Well.. the company began its life in Bootle. In 1889, a family butcher shop based in Litherland started to make sausages that they called Richmond. They became so popular that the family was then able to hire local people and establish a factory to continue production. Who invented […]