Author: Muriel Schmidt

Who Subsidises London Transport?

We receive grants from the Government and the Greater London Authority. These grants are used to fund both operating costs and investments. Who funds Transport for London? Grants are received from central and local government. The main sources are: Business Rates Retention – funded from a proportion of local business rates and paid to us […]

Why Does The Poet In London Refer To The Children And What Do They Symbolise?

Expert-Verified Answer The poet refers to the children in the poem London to emphasise on the child labour and child exploitation. They symbolise innocence and helplessness. What is the symbolism in the poem London? The city is a complex symbol for Blake, and he uses London specifically to signal corruption, decay and inequality. What does […]

Who Can Take Sheep Over London Bridge?

Freemen. SHEEP DRIVE: Private Access, Pre-booked This year the Sheep Drive took place on the downstream walkway of historic London Bridge. Access was restricted to registered and pre-booked Freemen of the City of London and their guests, to enable the remainder of the bridge to be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Who can drive […]