Author: Muriel Schmidt

Or look further ahead to October half-term (15 to 30 October), the Christmas school holidays (17 December to 2 January) and February half-term (11 to 26 February). Family attractions Warner Bros. SEA LIFE London. Madame Tussauds London. Shrek’s Adventure! KidZania London. The London Dungeon. Where can I take my kids half term in London? Book […]

7 traditional British dishes you need to try Fish and Chips. Bangers and Mash. Full English Breakfast. Sunday Roast. Toad in the Hole. Shepherd’s Pie/Cottage Pie. Steak and Kidney Pie. What is the traditional food of London? Originating in the East End of London, pie and mash is the absolute cornerstone of working-class cuisine from […]

The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic centre and constitutes, alongside Canary Wharf, the primary central business district (CBD) of London. Is the City of London a separate city? The City of London forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London […]

LONDON could become a city state like Singapore by 2035 because of its economic dominance over the rest of Britain, according to a senior figure at Brown Shipley. Kevin Doran, Brown Shipley’s chief investment officer, said that Leeds or Manchester could become the UK’s new capital if London decides to go it alone. Is the […]

the City (of London) ​Definitions and Synonyms phrase​British. DEFINITIONS1. an area in central London where there are many large banks and other financial institutions. This is often used to refer to the institutions themselves. What does the city refer to in London? The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City (differentiated […]

London is known to have one of the largest, safest and most efficient public transport networks in the world. It has integrated bus, rail, river and road systems spanning the city’s 32 boroughs, and beyond. Which UK city has the best public transport? London (goes without saying, one of the best transport networks in the […]

2001. The Labour government of 1997 promised to reintroduce free admission and finally did so in 2001, since when it has become an accepted fact of cultural life. When did UK make museums free? Free access to the permanent collections at DCMS-sponsored charging museums was introduced for children in April 1999, for Over-60s in April […]

Source of the heat The heat in the tunnels is largely generated by the trains, with a small amount coming from station equipment and passengers. Around 79% is absorbed by the tunnels’ walls, 10% is removed by ventilation, and the other 11% remains in the tunnels. Why is it warm underground? Of course Earth’s core […]

London features a humid temperate oceanic climate (Cfb). This gives the city cool winters, warm to hot summers with precipitation fairly evenly distributed all year round. London has a very rich history of meteorological observations, with precipitation records beginning as early as January 1697 at Kew Gardens. Does London ever get hot? Summers in London […]