London is a very walkable city and you can walk freely with your stroller on the sidewalks virtually everywhere. Note, that while London itself is very walkable, there are some attractions which are not stroller-friendly. Is London a baby friendly city? London is a wonderful place for families with children of all ages to explore, […]
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What Are The Oldest Trains On The London Underground?
Oldest trains on the London Underground The oldest trains that are still in service can be found on the Bakerloo Line, which runs between Harrow & Wealdstone in the North West and Elephant & Castle in the South. What is the oldest tube train? Opened in 1863, The Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon was […]
Are There Catholics In London?
At the 2001 United Kingdom census, there were 4.2 million Catholics in England and Wales, some 8% of the population. Catholic Church in England and Wales Westminster Cathedral, London Classification Catholic Orientation Christianity Scripture Bible Are people from London Catholic? However, among Christian denominations in London, Catholics are in pole position: they make up 35 […]
What Were The Original Gates Of London?
The original gates, clockwise from Ludgate in the west to Aldgate in the east, were: Ludgate, Newgate, Cripplegate, Bishopsgate and Aldgate. Aldersgate, between Newgate and Cripplegate, was added around 350. What are the 7 London Gates? The 7 Gates of London The gates were called Aldgate, Bishopsgate, Moorgate, Cripplegate, Aldersgate, Newgate, and Ludgate, and you’ll […]
Which City Of Pakistan Called Mini London?
city of Mirpur. The city of Mirpur, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, is known as “Little England” due to its large British Pakistani community. So what is life like for the city’s many expats? Mirpur’s connection with Britain has made it a place quite unlike anywhere else in the region. You can see it in the huge […]
Is London Very Big?
London, UK is 37th largest city in the world. Is London a very big city? London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) estuary down […]
Do Pigeons Live In London?
London alone is estimated to contain more than a million pigeons, inhabiting the many parks and gardens that crisscross its 1,000 square miles. Given these vast numbers – and the fact that an urban pigeon seldom lives for more than three or four years – it’s a wonder why they are not strewn across city […]
Why Did The Romans Built A Wall Around London?
With only a few exceptions, the line of the wall remained unchanged for 1700 years. Its original construction was thought to be as a protective measure against the Picts, although some historians argue that it was built by Albinus, governor of Britain, to protect his city against his arch rival Septimius Severus. Why did the […]
How Long Did Shakespeare Spend In London?
From about 1590 to 1613, Shakespeare lived mainly in London and by 1592 was a well-known actor there. What city did Shakespeare spend the most time? We do know that Shakespeare’s life revolved around two locations: Stratford and London. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford, but he worked in London, […]
What Was Shakespeare’S First Play In London?
Probably the first Shakespeare play to be performed at the Globe was Julius Caesar, in 1599. Some other the Globe first performed there are: the Globe; Hamlet; Measure for Measure; Othello; King Lear; Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra. What were the first two plays Shakespeare wrote in London? Shakespeare’s reputation was established in London by […]