Category: London

When Did The London Sink?

7 March 1665. London was accidentally blown up in 1665 and sank in the Thames Estuary. According to Samuel Pepys 300 of her crew were killed, 24 were blown clear and survived, including one woman. London (1656 English ship) History England Fate Accidentally blown up, 7 March 1665 General characteristics Class and type 76-gun second-rate […]

Which Waterway Runs London?

The River Thames (/tɛmz/ ( listen) TEMZ), known alternatively in parts as the River Isis, is a river that flows through southern England including London. At 215 miles (346 km), it is the longest river entirely in England and the second-longest in the United Kingdom, after the River Severn. What waterway runs through London? the […]

When Did The Thames Freeze In London?

1608. The last great freeze of the higher Thames was in 1962–63. Frost fairs were a rare event even in the coldest parts of the Little Ice Age. Some of the recorded frost fairs were in 695, 1608, 1683–84, 1716, 1739–40, 1789, and 1814. When did the Thames last freeze in London? January 1963January 1963 […]

Is London Affected By Tides?

The Tideway is a part of the River Thames in England which is subject to tides. This stretch of water is downstream from Teddington Lock. The Tideway comprises the upper Thames Estuary including the Pool of London. Are there tides in London? The Tideway includes Thames Estuary, the Thames Gateway and the Pool of London. […]

How Deep Are The Sewers In London?

The deepest point is below Hampstead Heath at Bull and Bush (where a station was part-built, but never completed), which reaches 67m. The deepest underground space in London is the recently completed Lee Tunnel, a relief sewer that slopes down to 80m beneath Beckton. How deep is London super sewer? around 70m deepThe tunnel, now […]

Why Is Hms Belfast Moored In London?

This was the year HMS Belfast was first moored in the Pool of London to serve as a museum ship, following decades of distinguished service as one of the Royal Navy’s most powerful light cruisers. Why is HMS Belfast in the Thames? HMS Belfast is a Town-class light cruiser that was built for the Royal […]

How Far Down Does London Go?

The deepest point is below Hampstead Heath at Bull and Bush (where a station was part-built, but never completed), which reaches 67m. The deepest underground space in London is the recently completed Lee Tunnel, a relief sewer that slopes down to 80m beneath Beckton. How far down is London Underground? The deepest station is Hampstead […]