The most famous lions in London, possibly the world, are the Trafalgar Square lions, which are the subject of thousands of tourist photos every day. They’re also known as the Landseer lions after the sculptor, Sir Edwin Landseer. Are there lions in London? Probably the most famous of London’s big cats, the Landseer Lions are […]
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Are There Bears In London?
London is no stranger to black bear sightings. In June 2020, a black bear was found in a tree off Commissioners Road West. Is there any bears in London? Today, there are probably no bears in London; even the Zoo now lacks an ursine presence. Are there any bears in the UK? But today, ancient […]
Are Scorpions In London?
L ondon is host to an array of fascinating plants and animals — from Chinese crabs living in the Thames, to falcons hunting pigeons in the skies above the City and scorpions with a liking for the Docklands . Do scorpions exist in UK? The invasive European yellow-tailed scorpion is, to date, the only established […]
How Many Queens Were Executed In The Tower Of London?
Among the seven prisoners executed on Tower Green were three queens of England: Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII; Catherine Howard, Henry’s fifth wife and Lady Jane Grey. How many people have been executed at the Tower of London? True, the Tower of London held hundreds of prisoners throughout the centuries. But, throughout its […]
When Did Tourism Start In London?
Tourism first began to increase during the 17th century when wealthy Europeans would follow the ‘Grand Tour’ of Western Europe which traditionally started in the United Kingdom before travelling to Italy. Why has London been popular as a tourist attraction? London hosts all kinds of attractions that suit all sorts of preferences, and there’s always […]
When Did The Millennium Wheel Become The London Eye?
31st December, 1999. The London Eye, formally known as the Millennium Wheel, was built between 1998 to 1999. The idea was chosen from a host of entries into a competition held in 1993 to suggest a new landmark to signify the new millennium. The London Eye was inaugurated on 31st December, 1999 by then PM, […]
Is London A City In France?
London and Paris are both capital cities in Europe. London is the capital of the United Kingdom and Paris is the capital of France. Is London in UK or France? Are London and Paris in the same country? No, London is located in the United Kingdom and Paris is located in France. Is London a […]
What Treasure Is In The Tower Of London?
The Crown Jewels at the Tower The Crown Jewels have been stored and displayed at the Tower of London since 1661, continuing a long tradition of storing precious objects here. What is underneath the Tower of London? It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separated from the eastern edge of the […]
Was There Animals In The Tower Of London?
From the 1200s to 1835, the Tower housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals, never before seen in London, including lions and a polar bear given as royal gifts. Which animals did King Henry III keep in the Tower of London? In 1235, the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II gifted three leopards to King Henry […]
What Weapons Do London Police Carry?
Pistols Glock 17 (most commonly issued pistol among all Home Office police forces). Glock 17M (Glock 17 variant issued to firearms officers of the Metropolitan Police). Glock 19 (issued to South Yorkshire Police as a variant to the Glock 17 pistol, as well as to firearms officers of the Metropolitan Police). What do police in […]