Our fashion brand CARAT* LONDON principally uses high-quality hand and machine cut Cubic Zirconia crystal. What are carat stones? A ‘carat’ is a unit of measurement used in the diamond industry to specify the weight of a diamond. A carat is equal to 200 milligrams, so a 5-carat stone weighs 1 gram. What are the […]
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How Do I Start A Gigging In London?
Getting gigs Find a venue. House parties are a great place to hold your first gig or if your mate’s hiring out a venue for their birthday, ask if you can play there. What promoters want. Venue owners, managers and promoters are all looking for the same things from a band. Setting up your own […]
Did The Tower Of London Moat Have Water In It?
Edward I’s magnificent moat was created to keep attackers at a distance, and to prevent the undermining of a new curtain wall. Edward refortified the wall by digging a deep, water-filled moat in the 1270s. Did the Tower of London moat have water? Over nearly 1000 years, the moat has seen many changes; it was […]
What Happened To The London 2012 Cauldron?
After London 2012, the cauldron was dismantled and the petals returned to the Stage One workshops. What happened to the London Olympic cauldron? Interestingly, the London 2012 cauldron was only complete during the Games. Now the original stems, a set of petals made for testing and a simplified version of the base form part of […]
What Were The Aims Of London 2012?
The main aims of London 2012 were: increasing public participation across multiple sports, the urban transformation of east London – where the Games were largely based – and boosting both sustainability and economic opportunities in the city and beyond. What was special about the 2012 London Olympics? Women’s boxing was included for the first time, […]
Did The Tudors Live In The Tower Of London?
The Tower of London played an important role in Tudor history. Although it wasn’t a major residence for the Tudor monarchs as it had been for the Plantagenets and earlier dynasties, it did serve as a prison very frequently. Did Queen Elizabeth 1 live in the Tower of London? ROYAL PALACES OF. QUEEN ELIZABETH I […]
What Parallel Line Is London England?
The catchment area of London, the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, can be broadly defined by the 51st and 52nd parallels. At this latitude the sun is visible for 16 hours, 44 minutes during the summer solstice and 7 hours, 45 minutes during the winter solstice. Where is 45th parallel? The 45th […]
Are Crows Common In London?
The London area is a natural habitat for crows. They are found in the north of France but also in the North. It is an animal that needs little heat and can live in a large number of territories as long as it has its food. How common are crows in the UK? As many […]
What Are The Black Birds In London?
About. A familiar thrush, the melodious blackbird is a common sight in gardens, parks and woodlands across the UK. Blackbirds are especially fond of feeding on lawns and can be seen with their heads cocked to one side, listening for earthworms. What black birds are in UK? Crows Carrion crow. The all-black carrion crow is […]
Is The Mayor Of London The Pcc?
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 established a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for each police force area across England and Wales. In London, the elected Mayor – Sadiq Khan – is the occupant of the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). Does the Mayor of London control City of London police? […]