Other London roads were maintained by a multiplicity of vestries, paving trusts and paving boards. In 1844, St. Table 3: A History of Paving in Cheapside and Poultry 1829 Aberdeen granite 6 in. x 9 in. 1843 Wood 1846 Granite 1847 Granite When did they start paving roads in London? The more obvious and famous […]
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Why Is The Rain Brown In London?
Each year on several occasions the UK will see rain falling with some amount of dust mixed into it. This usually comes from the Sahara before mixing in clouds and falling out. However, the dust we see is usually yellow or brown and mixed in very low concentrations – so the rain would look just […]
How Much Crime Was There In Victorian London?
Violent crime attributed to only 10% of all crime in Victorian London. Around 75% of crimes were petty, with pickpocketing at the top of the list. In the 19th century, poverty was rife and the class divide in England was distinct. What were crime rates like in Victorian London? As in previous periods of time, […]
Are There Any Tudor Houses Left In London?
The two most notable Tudor buildings that you can still see today are the Queen’s House and the chapel of St Peter ad Vincula (built 1519-1520). Does the House of Tudor still exist? The Tudor dynasty became extinct after the death of Elizabeth without a direct heir in 1603. The crown of England then passed […]
What Was The First Museum In London?
The first national public museum of the world. The British Museum was founded in 1753 and opened its doors in 1759. Which is the oldest museum in London? The British Museum is the world’s oldest national public museum. Founded in 1753, it opened its doors in 1759, 17 years before the Declaration of Independence. It […]
What Was The Population Of London In The 17Th Century?
1674-1715. In the mid-1670s, when the Proceedings began to be published, the population of the capital was approximately 500,000. Fourteen years later, Gregory King, Britain’s first great demographer, estimated it at 527,000. How many people lived in London in the 17th century? About 350,000 people lived in London in the 1660s, making it one of […]
What Were Houses Made Of In London In 17Th Century?
Many houses, taverns and workshops were built of wood and plaster in Tudor style. Most churches and civic buildings were of stone, originally constructed during the medieval period. What were 17th century houses made of? Poor People’s Homes in the 17th Century In the Middle Ages, ordinary people’s homes were usually made of wood. However […]
Why Are London Buildings So Old?
The oldest, still inhabited house in the UK was built in the 1100s, a thousand years ago. Houses have been built and still stand from then until today, through the centuries. That’s why our cities look old. It’s because many cities in the UK are considerably older than cities in the US. Why are there […]
Which Building Is Number 1 In London?
Tallest buildings and structures Rank Name Location 1 The Shard Southwark 2 22 Bishopsgate City of London 3 One Canada Square Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs 4 Landmark Pinnacle Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs Who lived at No 1 London? Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of WellingtonIt was the London residence of Arthur Wellesley, […]
How Did People Escape The Great Fire Of London?
As the fire was spreading so quickly most Londoners concentrated on escaping rather than fighting the fire. They rescued as many of their belongings as they could carry and fled. Thomas Farriner and his family had to climb out of an upstairs window and onto their neighbour’s roof to escape the fire in their bakery. […]