Category: London

Where Are The Ulez Areas In London?

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year (except Christmas Day) to help clean up London’s air. The zone currently covers all areas within the North and South Circular Roads. The North Circular (A406) and South Circular (A205) roads are not in the […]

Does London Get Gas From Russia?

How much gas does the UK get from Russia? Russia is Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas, providing about 35 per cent of the gas used, reports iNews. The UK’s reliance on Russian gas is smaller, at just 3 per cent. Does the UK receive gas from Russia? UK reliance on Russian fossil fuels In […]

Is London Built On Bedrock?

The main bedrocks are Chalk and London Clay, with much of the surface geology made up of sands and gravels from the Eocene, till and gravel from glacial activity, and recent non-glacial deposits caused by wind or water action. How far down is bedrock in London? In some places in the south and west of […]

What Stone Is Used In London?

Portland. The majority of buildings in London today use Portland which has been quarried using the same methods over the last 60 years. What stone is London made of? Many of London’s most iconic landmarks are constructed from Portland Stone, including Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. What stone is used […]

What Rock Is London Built On?

The main bedrocks are Chalk and London Clay, with much of the surface geology made up of sands and gravels from the Eocene, till and gravel from glacial activity, and recent non-glacial deposits caused by wind or water action. What is the ground of London made of? These consist of Silurian mudstones and sandstones, generally […]