The Baker Street robbery was the burglary of safety deposit boxes at the Baker Street branch of Lloyds Bank in London, on the night of 11 September 1971. A gang tunnelled 40 feet (12 m) from a rented shop two doors away to come up through the floor of the vault. What happened at Baker […]
Category: London
Who Was The Last Lord Mayor Of London?
Lord Mayors are elected for one-year terms; today by custom they do not serve more than once. Numerous individuals have served multiple terms in office, most recently William Russell in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Prior to that the last to do so was Robert Fowler in 1883 and in 1885. Who was […]
What Is London Smog And La Smog?
Classical Smog vs Photochemical Smog London smog or Classical smog Los Angeles smog or Photochemical smog It is reducing* in character. Chemically it is reducing mixture and hence is called reducing smog. It is oxidizing* in character. It has high concentration of oxidizing agents hence it is known as oxidizing smog. What is the difference […]
How Long Does The Lord Mayor Of London Serve?
Lord Mayors are elected for one-year terms; today by custom they do not serve more than once. Numerous individuals have served multiple terms in office, most recently William Russell in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. How long can you be Lord Mayor for? Lord Mayor of London Style My Lord Mayor The Right […]
Who Is The Next Lord Mayor Of London?
Nicholas Lyons. Nicholas Lyons serves as the 694th Lord Mayor (for 2022–2023). The Lord Mayor is assisted as aide-de-camp by Lieutenant Tony Blaney RMR, Sea Cadet Corps, and as Lord Mayor’s Chaplain by the Revd Monsignor James Curry. Lord Mayor of London Website Official website Who is going to be the new Lord Mayor of […]
Was There A Black Lord Mayor Of London?
John Richard Archer (8 June 1863 – 14 July 1932) was a British politician and political activist. In 1913 he was elected Mayor of Battersea, becoming the first black mayor of a borough in London. He was a notable Pan-Africanist and the founding president of the African Progress Union. How many Lord Mayors of London […]
Does The Mayor Of London Appoint The Met Commissioner?
The head of the Met is formally appointed by the home secretary, who has to have due regard to the views of the mayor. In practice, if the mayor declares he does not have confidence in a Met commissioner, they are expected to resign. Who appoints commissioner of Metropolitan Police? Sir Mark was formally appointed […]
What Is The Colour Of The Newest Underground Line In London?
purple. It’s the first time the new route has been officially shown on the map, and you’ll notice them in the brand new shade of purple and white stripes, matching the colour of the new train models and its seats. What colour is the new Tube line? This ground-breaking new route now appears on the […]
How Much Of The Uk Tax Is From London?
London generating 30% of UK ‘economy taxes’ – with serious implications for post-Brexit Britain | Centre for Cities. Where does most of UK tax come from? The majority of receipts come from three main sources: income tax, National Insurance contributions (NICs) and value added tax (VAT). Together they raised over £530 billion in 2021/22. Who […]
Is Mayor Of London Police And Crime Commissioner?
In London, the elected Mayor – Sadiq Khan, is the equivalent of the Police and Crime Commissioner and is responsible for the totality of policing in the capital (outside of the City of London). Does London Mayor have power over police? The Mayor of London was given a direct mandate for policing in London in […]