There are currently three active coal-fired power stations operating in the United Kingdom. Does the UK still burn coal? The use of coal for power generation has been declining steadily in Britain in recent years. Last year the highly polluting fuel made up just 2% of the country’s power supply, down from about 30% a […]
Category: London
What Was The East End Of London Like In 1888?
The East End of London in 1888 is often depicted as being one vast slum that was inhabited by an immoral and criminal population who were little better than savages. What were conditions like in the East End of London in 1888? 900,000 People lived in the East End, a quarter of million of which […]
What Does Sw Mean In London Address?
The SW (South Western and Battersea) postcode area, also known as the London SW postcode area, is a group of postcode districts covering part of southwest London, England. What does SW mean in London postcode? The South Western district consists of the postcode districts SW1–SW10 and the once Battersea-headquartered component consists of the postcode districts […]
Is Camden A Suburb London?
Camden Town (/ˈkæmdən/ ( listen)), often shortened to Camden, is a district of northwest London, England, 2.5 miles (4.1 km) north of Charing Cross. Historically in Middlesex, it is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Camden, and identified in the London Plan as one of 34 major centres in Greater London. Which part […]
What Part Of London Is North West 10?
NW10 is the postcode in North West London that covers Willesden, Acton (part), Harlesden, Kensal Green, Neasden (part), Old Oak Common, Park Royal, Stonebridge, and Brent Park. Local authorities that cover the postcode include Brent, Ealing, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham. What area is northwest London? The postcode area […]
What Part Of London Is North West 2?
London 2 North West is an English rugby union league which is at the seventh tier of club rugby union in England and is made up of teams predominantly from north-west London and Hertfordshire. London 2 North West. Current season or competition: 2019–20 London 2 North West Most titles Hertford, Tabard (3 titles) Website englandrugby.com […]
What Are The Neighbouring Counties Of Greater London?
Greater London is also bounded by Hertfordshire to the north, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to the west, Kent to the southeast and Surrey to the south and southwest. The highest point is Westerham Heights, in the North Downs and on the boundary with Kent, at 245 m (804 ft). What are the neighboring counties of Greater […]
Does South London Have A Tube?
There are currently only 31 Tube stations in south London, compared with 250 stations north of the river Thames. While there are many reasons why south London is a great area to live, connections to the Underground is unfortunately not one of them. Are there tubes in south London? So the lack of south London […]
What Kind Of Crime Existed In 19Th Century London?
As in previous periods of time, around 75% of all recorded crime in nineteenth century London at this time was petty theft. Violent crimes made up about 10% of recorded crime; murder was relatively rare. Despite this people in London were much more worried about gruesome crimes than about minor theft. What was crime like […]
How Big Is London Within The M25?
The M25 or London Orbital Motorway is a major road encircling most of Greater London. The 117-mile (188-kilometre) motorway is one of the most important roads in the UK and one of the busiest. M25 motorway. M25 Length 117 mi (188 km) Existed 1975–present History Opened: 1975 Completed: 1986 Major junctions Is London anything inside […]