Category: London

Who Calls London The Big Smoke?

‘It was a popular term among visitors from rural areas,’ says Alex Werner, head of history collections at the Museum of London. ‘As they approached London they saw a thick smoke enveloping the city, which was largely caused by the burning of coal. Why do people call London Big smoke? Cobbett saw the rapidly growing […]

How Polluted Is London 2022?

The city is among the most polluted cities in the United Kingdom. The problem does not only affect central districts but rather the whole city and suburbs. In fact, 100% of its residents live in areas where pollution exceeds the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO) of PM2. How high is the pollution in […]

How Humid Is London In July?

In July, London is moderately humid with an average amount of 71% (relative humidity), which could be described as humid but cool. December has the highest relative humidity at 97% and is the least humid in July at 71%. Is London too hot in July? Summer in London is relatively warm but there can be […]

What Does London Dry Taste Like?

Flavour profile Tanqueray London Dry is a juniper-forward gin with distinctive flavours of piney juniper and feint lemon zest. What does London Dry Gin taste like? Legally, to be called a London Dry Gin, the spirit has to have a predominant flavour of juniper berries. It may make you think of Christmas trees. Juniper has […]

How Much Alcohol Is London Dry Gin?

Nowadays London dry gin doesn’t have to come from London, it’s a style rather than a place with an EU legal definition. It has to be made by distilling natural botanicals using neutral alcohol of 96% ABV. Nothing can be added after distillation except water. It has to have a minimum strength of 37.5% alcohol. […]

How Much Is Vat Refund In London?

UK’s refund rate ranges from 4.3% to 16.7% of purchase amount, with a minimum purchase amount of 30 GBP (33 EUR) per receipt (25 GBP for Premier Tax Free locations).Refund Rates. Purchase Amount Percentage More than 15,000 GBP Around 16.7% How much VAT do you get back in London? The VAT Tax Refund is a […]

Is London Plane A Hardwood?

The Plane is a hardwood, and the timber needs to be handled accordingly. It is dense and heavy, pinkish in colour when first sawn, fading to a light brown. It is a very ‘busy’ timber to look at, with large rays when flat sawn (much like Oak), and heavily flecked on the quarter (giving a […]

Can Aussies Work In London?

Do Australian citizens need a visa to work in the UK? Australians can live in the UK visa-free for up to six months as a tourist. However, if you’re looking to do any paid, unpaid or volunteer work while in the UK, you will need a working holiday visa. Can I work in the UK […]