The London Resort is set to be a two-park resort with hopes of the first to open in 2024 and the second set in 2029. It is the most ambitious new attraction in Europe since Disneyland Paris in 1992. Is there going to be a Disney World in the UK? is unfortunately, no. There is […]
Category: London
Where Was Charles Ii During The Great Fire Of London?
In the early morning hours, the Great Fire of London breaks out in the house of King Charles II’s baker on Pudding Lane near London Bridge. It soon spread to Thames Street, where warehouses filled with combustibles and a strong easterly wind transformed the blaze into an inferno. Did Charles II fight the Great Fire […]
Who Was Blamed For The Great London Fire?
Who was to blame? French watchmaker Robert Hubert confessed to starting the blaze and was hanged on October 27, 1666. Years later it was revealed he was at sea when the fire began, and could not have been responsible. There were other scapegoats, including people of Catholic faith and from overseas. Why were Catholics blamed […]
How Is The Lord Mayor Of London Selected?
They are elected each year on Midsummer’s day by the City livery companies. One must be an Alderman – the senior representative of one of the City’s Wards, and another elected position – and both Sheriffs need to be members of a livery company. Their tenure is one year and runs from September to September. […]
Does London Have 2 Mayors?
The Lord Mayor of London is the centuries old civic leader of The City of London (i.e. the square mile) whilst Boris is the Mayor of London (basically the 32 London Boroughs EXCLUDING the square mile) and is a recent position introduced in 2000 by the last Labour government and is an executive position. How […]
Who Redesigned London?
After the fire, architect Sir Christopher Wren submitted plans for rebuilding London to Charles II. An 18th-century copy of these plans is shown here. Who was responsible for rebuilding London? The rebuilding of London was orchestrated by a Rebuilding Commission composed of six men—three appointed by the Crown, including Christopher Wren, and three chosen by […]
Who Built The Crystal London?
WilkinsonEyre. The Crystal was commissioned by Siemens and designed by WilkinsonEyre originally as an exhibition centre and think tank. In 2022 it reopened as London’s new City Hall and the home of the London Assembly. How is the Crystal in London sustainable? The Crystal is an all-electric building that uses solar power and a ground […]
When London Christmas Markets End?
Leicester Square Christmas Market Dates – 9 November 2022 to 8 January 2023 | Location – Leicester Square, WC2H 7LU | Nearest Station – Leicester Square. How long do Christmas markets last in London? From 18th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023 London’s spectacular Christmas destination – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland returns on 18th November […]
Is London A World Class City?
“London continues to confirm its well-established global city status and position as one of the world’s most dynamic and desirable cities. Despite the short-term challenges, we believe London remains in a prime position to do just that.” Why is London a world class city? International HQs Financial and Business services: home to 33% of European […]
Where Does The 98 Bus Go In London?
Towards Willesden, Bus Garage Red Lion Square. High Holborn. New Oxford Street / High Holborn. Tottenham Court Road Station. Tottenham Court Road Station. Wardour Street. Great Titchfield St / Oxford Circus Stn. Oxford Street / John Lewis. Where can I take the bus 98? Service 98A operates from Boon Lay Way (Lakeside Stn) to Corporation […]