On July 1, Adele was performing in London during the BST Hyde Park Festival when she paused her concert to assist distressed fans who might have felt suffocated or claustrophobic in the crowded venue. In the video, she was seen instructing her band to stop playing as she approached the front of the stage. Why […]
Category: London
What Was The First London Dry Gin?
Oude genever (old genever) was the spirit’s earliest iteration. Distilled from malted grain in small pot stills, the style was more akin to new-make whisky, and far from smooth. What is the oldest London gin? Established in 1761, Greenall’s is Britain’s first and original London Dry style gin and has been present to celebrate over […]
Is London The Home Of Gin?
Like many of Britain’s national favourites, gin did not originate on our shores. In fact, if you don’t count the Italian monks who are thought to have used juniper berries as flavourings in distilled spirits back in the 11th century, it’s Holland that’s credited as the birthplace of gin. Is London known for gin? The […]
Is Tanqueray Made In London?
Tanqueray is a brand of gin produced by Diageo plc and marketed worldwide. Although originated in London, it is now produced in Scotland. Where is Tanqueray manufactured? Distilled in Scotland by Diageo Cameronbridge Distillery. Created by Charles Tanqueray in 1830, Tanqueray London Dry Gin is made today according to the same classic, timeless recipe. Is […]
Is Bombay Sapphire From London?
Bombay Sapphire is marketed in a flat-sided, sapphire-coloured bottle that bears a picture of Queen Victoria on the label. Bombay Sapphire. Type Gin Distributor Bacardi Country of origin England Introduced 1986 Alcohol by volume 40% (UK, The Nordics, Cont. Europe, Canada, Australia) 47% (US and export/duty-free) Is Bombay Sapphire a London gin? Bombay Sapphire is […]
How Much Do You Tip At The Ritz London?
Between 10% and 15% of the bill is considered a good tip for polite and helpful service. Do you tip at the Ritz London? Tipping in hotels is fairly common but who you choose to tip will depend on the establishment and the type of staff you encounter. In high-end hotels like The Ritz, Claridge’s, […]
What Celebrities Have Stayed At The Ritz London?
THE RITZ OPENS Other iconic figures include Anna Pavlova, the Russian Prima Ballerina who danced at The Ritz in 1912, the Aga Khan and Paul Getty had suites, and Winston Churchill, Dwight Eisenhower and Charles de Gaulle met in The Marie Antoinette Suite to discuss operations during the Second World War. What celebrities have stayed […]
Which Part Of London Is Hampstead?
Camden Hampstead London borough Camden Ceremonial county Greater London Region London Country England Is Hampstead North or West London? West Hampstead is an area in the London Borough of Camden in north-west London. Is Hampstead a posh area in London? The picturesque village of Hampstead is a super-prime postcode in London. Filled with everything from […]
Is India 5 Hours 30 Minutes Ahead Of London?
– Hence, time in India is ahead of London by 5:30 hours (4×8212=330 minutes or 5:30 hours). Is India 5 hours ahead of London? In London, the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is followed. The Indian Standard Meridian is located 821/2∘ east of the Prime Meridian. Thus the Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and […]
What Time Does The Sleeper Leave London?
From Edinburgh to London on the Caledonian Sleeper night train. The journey time is 7:30 hours. The train offers inexpensive seats and private sleeper compartments. You can board the train from 23:00 and stay until 07:30. Night train Edinburgh – London. (Caledonian Sleeper) Station Arrival Departure Carlisle (Station) 01:44 Watford (Junction) 06:39 London (Euston) 07:07 […]