10 Of The Best Spots To Go For A First Date In London Have a laugh at one of the city’s comedy club nights. Go and take a wander around an exhibition, art gallery or museum. Think out of the box and take your date to a gig. Amble along the Thames and stop for […]
Category: London
Are There Any Lions In London Zoo?
At ZSL London Zoo we have a pride of four amazing Asiatic lions, made up of one male and three females. Our three females are all sisters and were born here at the Zoo. Are there any lions at London Zoo? ZSL London Zoo’s breath-taking exhibit transports visitors from the heart of London to India’s […]
How Many Were Homeless After Great Fire Of London?
It destroyed 13,200 houses and 84 churches. A staggering 100,000 people were left homeless, many forced to live in tents and shacks in surrounding fields for up to eight years. How many people were left homeless after the great fire? 100,000An estimated 300 people died and 100,000 were left homeless by the three-day inferno that […]
What Games Are Based London?
Video Games Set In London Resistance: Fall of Man. Resistance features a rather grim retelling of the 20th Century to go with its London backdrop. The Order: 1886. Grand Theft Auto: London 1969. Nightmare Creatures. The Getaway. Watchdogs: Legion. What games are set in the UK? A Ashes Cricket 2009. The Assassin (cancelled video game) […]
How London Bridge Is Related To The Queen?
‘London Bridge has fallen’ is the code word for when the Queen has died. This will be used to communicate to parliament officials, particularly the Prime Minister until an official statement has been made. Which bridges are the royal family? Prince Philip’s was Operation Forth Bridge, the Queen’s was Operation London Bridge and King Charles’s […]
What Did The King Do To Stop The Great Fire Of London?
The battle to put out the fire is considered to have been won by two key factors: the strong east wind dropped, and the Tower of London garrison used gunpowder to create effective firebreaks, halting further spread eastward. What did King Charles do to stop the fire? London Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral were both […]
When Did 12 Apostles London Bridge Collapse?
15 January 1990. The span closer to the shoreline collapsed unexpectedly on 15 January 1990, leaving two visitors, whilst uninjured, stranded on the outer span before being rescued by helicopter. How many of the 12 Apostles are left? 8 apostles leftNowadays, there are only 8 apostles left, with others slowly cutting down further and further […]
Are Chocolates Cheaper In London Duty Free?
We analysed 48 products across the different retail categories found at duty-free shops to see how much more (or less!) they cost than the cheapest online price. How much cheaper is duty free? Item Percentage change from retail price to duty-free price Chocolate & Sweets 67% Tea, Biscuits & Foods 30% Toys 33% Are chocolates […]
Where Are The Traffic Cameras In London?
Tower Bridge. London Panorama. London Eye Cam. Palace of Westminster. Corinthia Hotel London View. Snakes Lane East, Woodford. Regent Street. Barking Railway.
What Happened To The London Arch?
Before 1990, London Bridge was exactly that – a bridge that connected the arch of land to the mainland. It got its name from its likeness to its namesake, before being later known as the London Arch. All due to its massive structure collapse on 15th of January 1990, with part of the bridge collapsing […]