London plane trees grow wild in Europe and are increasingly cultivated in the United States. These are tall, sturdy, easy-grow trees that can get to 100 feet (30 m.) tall and 80 feet (24 m.) wide. Where do London plane trees come from? The London plane is thought to be a cross between the Oriental […]
Category: London
Does London Tea Have Caffeine?
The caffeine in a London Fog will vary based on the type of tea you use. The average 8 oz. cup of London Fog has roughly 45-50mg of caffeine, but there are decaf versions available if you’d prefer a caffeine-free drink. Keep in mind that the longer you brew the tea, the more caffeine it […]
How Do You Recycle Bottles In London?
How to recycle Rinse bottles/jars. They don’t need to be spotlessly clean; a quick rinse is fine. Put lids back on (these are removed and recycled during the sorting process) Remove corks- natural ones can be home composted if you do this. At the bottle bank, put blue glass into the green bin. How do […]
Why Are There No Public Bins In London?
As the City of London told us: “Public bins were removed from the City of London following the 1993 bombing“. This is referring to when the IRA blew up a truck on Bishopsgate, killing one and injuring 44. No bin was actually involved in the bombing. Why are there no bins in the City of […]
Are There Forests In London?
The largest block of ancient woodland in Greater London, Ruislip Woods is an SSSI (Special Site of Scientific Interest), thanks to its stunning variety of woodland, grassland, ponds, streams and marshland which attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Does London have forests? Trees and woodlands make London a healthier, more attractive place to live, and […]
What Do They Call The London Subway?
Since then the Underground network, affectionately nicknamed the Tube by generations of Londoners, has grown to 270 stations and 11 lines stretching deep into the Capital’s suburbs, and beyond. What do Londoners call the subway? the TubeLondon Underground, also called the Tube, underground railway system that services the London metropolitan area. Do Londoners call it […]
Does London Have A Rainforest?
However, there is one spot that is both beautiful and beloved by many: the verdant Barbican Conservatory, a glass-bound rainforest in the heart of the City. (It’s also one of many brilliant free things to do in London.) Are there any rainforests in the UK? In Britain, temperate rainforest can be found on the west […]
What Colour Is London Grey?
Color Description: A deep grey with blue overtones. What color is the color London? Traditionally, it would seem, red is the colour. After all, what better symbolised the capital in the 20th Century than the omnipresent omnibuses, K2 phone boxes, Tube roundels and sturdy post boxes. Chelsea Pensioners, Beefeaters, Royal Guards. What hue color is […]
Why Is There A Green Belt Around London?
It was first formally proposed by the Greater London Regional Planning Committee in 1935, “to provide a reserve supply of public open spaces and of recreational areas and to establish a green belt or girdle of open space“. Why does London have a Green Belt? APPG for London’s Green Belt In 1955, Housing Minister Duncan […]
Does London Have Any Parks?
London is made of 40% public green space, including 3,000 parks and totaling 35,000 acres. Does London have parks? With 3,000 parks of varying sizes designated by the boroughs as ‘public open space’, London is a green city. Together they cover almost 18 per cent of London which is more than the area of the […]