The earliest cases of disease occurred in the spring of 1665 in a parish outside the city walls called St Giles-in-the-Fields. The death rate began to rise during the hot summer months and peaked in September when 7,165 Londoners died in one week. Rats carried the fleas that caused the plague. What stopped the plague […]
Category: London
How Old Is The London Castle?
It was founded towards the end of 1066 as part of the Norman Conquest. The White Tower, which gives the entire castle its name, was built by William the Conqueror in 1078 and was a resented symbol of oppression, inflicted upon London by the new Norman ruling class. When was London castle built? In the […]
Where Can You See Elephants In London?
Meet the Elephants at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo | Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Where can I see real elephants in London? Booking now for 2023. Woburn Safari Park’s hugely popular Elephant Encounter is now available to book for 2023 dates. This elephant experience is truly a one of a kind, as the only place in […]
What Were The Living Conditions Like In Elizabethan London?
Many turned to small crime, such as begging, picking pockets, and prostitution, simply to avoid starvation. There was little help for the sick, elderly, and orphans. The life expectancy, or average life span, of an Elizabethan was only 42 years, but it was much lower among the urban poor. What were the living conditions like […]
How Old Is The Tower Of London In Years?
900-year-old. The Tower of London is a historic, 900-year-old castle and UNESCO World Heritage site located in London, England. How old is the current Tower of London? Royal palace. Infamous prison. When William the Conqueror built a mighty stone tower at the centre of his London fortress in the 1070s, defeated Londoners must have looked […]
Where Was The Tower Of London Built?
the Thames. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London – an imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty – was built around the White Tower. Where is the original Tower of London? […]
What Is Between London And York?
The top cities between London and York are Windsor, Leeds, Peak District National Park, Warwick, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Nottingham, Doncaster, Tamworth, and Bakewell. Windsor is the most popular city on the route — it’s less than an hour from London and 3 hours from York. Is York a good day trip from London? Taking a […]
Is The Tower Of London Original?
A wooden castle was erected at first, but in around 1075–79 work began on the gigantic keep, or ‘great tower’ (later called the White Tower), which formed the heart of what from the 12th century became known as the Tower of London. Is the White Tower original? The Tower of London is an internationally famous […]
What Are The Names Of Three Theatres Built In London During The Elizabethan Era?
In a strict sense “Elizabethan” only refers to the period of Queen Elizabeth’s reign (1558–1603). English Renaissance theatre may be said to encompass Elizabethan theatre from 1562 to 1603, Jacobean theatre from 1603 to 1625, and Caroline theatre from 1625 to 1642. What were the names of the Elizabethan Theatres? Elizabethan Theatres The Red Lion […]
Can You See Foxes In London?
Urban foxes are a familiar sight in London. They wake us up with screeches in the night, and getting spooked by an orange streak darting out of a hedge on a tipsy walk home is practically a rite of passage. They’ve even been spotted in the choir stalls at St Paul’s Cathedral. Are there wild […]