Devonshire House in Piccadilly, was the London townhouse of the Dukes of Devonshire during the 18th and 19th centuries. Where did the Dukes live in London? Kensington Palace today Today Kensington Palace contains the offices and London residences of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It also contains the offices and residences of The Duke […]
Category: London
What Is A Loo In London?
Of all the things I’ve had to learn since moving to London, the British word for bathroom has been the trickiest. Saying “loo” makes me feel ridiculous, but saying “toilet” feels crass. After testing out every variation imaginable, I finally embraced my Americanness and stuck with “restroom”. What do they call restrooms in London? In […]
What Was The First Animal In London Zoo?
Old Martin was a large grizzly bear, the first in Britain, moved to the zoo with many other animals from the Royal Menagerie, Tower of London when it was closed in 1832. What was the first zoo in London? Opened in 1828 by the Zoological Society of London, ZSL London Zoo is the world’s oldest […]
Is London And Country Any Good?
Overall, L&C has a good record from customers, with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5 on the popular reviews website, Trustpilot. You’ll mostly see either 5 star or 1 star reviews. Does London and country charge fees? With L&C, you really won’t pay a fee. Here’s how we earn our income: Like all […]
Does London And Country Charge Fees?
With L&C, you really won’t pay a fee. Here’s how we earn our income: Like all other brokers, we receive a payment from the lender when the mortgage completes. The difference is that unlike other mortgage brokers, we simply choose not to charge our customers a fee on top of this. How does London and […]
Does London Zoo Have Hippos?
Look out for our hippos when you next visit the Zoo – and we’d love to see your photos of our hippo family! Do any UK zoos have hippos? Edinburgh Zoo currently has three pygmy hippos, an adult male, called Otto, an adult female called Gloria and their calf, Amara. Does London Zoo have pygmy […]
What Does The Saying I See London I See France Mean?
Indicates that a person’s underwear is showing. What is I see London I see France about? I see London, I see France is the first book in a supposedly up coming series. Its about a girl named Sydney and her friend backpacking through Europe while she still tries to monitor her agoraphobic mother’s mental health […]
How Hard Is London To Paris Bike Ride?
As much as London to Paris is a challenge, it’s also achievable for beginners if you plan and prepare well. It’s a route thats been well ridden so there will always be someone willing to share their experience and tips with you. Is London to Paris cycle hilly? Our cycle from London To Paris is […]
How Big Is The Tiger Enclosure At London Zoo?
Five times the size of the previous tiger enclosure, the new exhibit (2,500m2) has been designed to ensure that it suits the tigers’ needs. How big is a tiger Zoo enclosure? Exhibit Size: Lions and tigers are easily maintained in traditional barred or heavily wired cages as well as in large outdoor exhibits employing moats […]
Does London Zoo Have Zebras?
At ZSL London Zoo, you can see our plains zebras. Over at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, make sure to visit our herd of Grevy’s zebras, part of the European breeding programme for Endangered Species. What big animals are at London Zoo? You can also find our full animal inventory here. Giraffes. Lemurs. African Wild Dogs. Zebras. […]