It is also a separate ceremonial county, being an enclave surrounded by Greater London, and is the smallest ceremonial county in the United Kingdom. City of London Coordinates: 51°30′56″N 00°05′35″W Status Sui generis; city and ceremonial county Sovereign state United Kingdom Country England Is London a city or city London? Anyone coming to the UK […]
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Does The City Of London Have Its Own Government?
We have our own government (the oldest in the country with origins pre-dating Parliament), our own Lord Mayor and independent police force. As the governing body of the Square Mile, we are dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. Who governs the City of London? […]
When Was London Called The Smoke?
1952. Great Smog of London, lethal smog that covered the city of London for five days (December 5–9) in 1952, caused by a combination of industrial pollution and high-pressure weather conditions. Why do they call London the smoke? In combination with climatic conditions this often caused a characteristic smog, and London became known for its […]
What Fuel Was Most Responsible For Producing The Great Smog Of London In December 1952?
How the smog of 1952 formed. The weather in November and early December 1952 had been very cold, with heavy snowfalls across the region. To keep warm, the people of London were burning large quantities of coal in their homes. What caused the Great Smog in London in 1952? As Londoners stoked their fireplaces to […]
Is There A Difference Between The Mayor Of London And The Lord Mayor Of London?
The Lord Mayor of London is the mayor of the City of London and the leader of the City of London Corporation. What is the difference between the Mayor and the Lord Mayor? Lord mayor is a title of a mayor of what is usually a major city in a Commonwealth realm, with special recognition […]
How Can We Be Sustainable In London?
QUICK LINKS FOR SUSTAINABLE CITY LIVING Shop at local farmers’ markets. Compost your food waste. Switch to a renewable energy provider. Swap the supermarket for bulk shops. Ditch the tubes, trains & buses for a bike. What are 5 ways we could be more sustainable? Sustainable Buffs: 5 simple ways to be more sustainable Limit […]
Is The London Underground Environmentally Friendly?
London Underground Even without these changes in place, the tube still stands as one of the eco-friendliest modes of transport in London. And given how many people fit into each carriage, the carbon footprint per head is near-insignificant. Is the underground good for the environment? This traditional transport has a history of eco-friendly fueling. Its […]
Who Hid The Cheese In The Great Fire Of London?
Samuel Pepys. Samuel Pepys was stationed at the Navy Office on Seething Lane and from 1660 lived in a house attached to the office. It was in the garden of this house that he famously buried his treasured wine and parmesan cheese during the Great Fire of 1666. Why did Samuel Pepys bury his cheese? […]
Who Are The Members Of The City Of London Corporation?
Joanna Tufuo Abeyie. Cornhill. George Christopher Abrahams. Farringdon Without. John David Absalom, Deputy. Farringdon Without. Caroline Kordai Addy. Farringdon Without. Munsur Ali. Portsoken. Rehana Banu Ameer, Deputy. Vintry. Randall Keith Anderson, Deputy. Aldersgate. Shahnan Bakth. Broad Street.
What Fuel Do London Buses Use?
Euro VI is the latest standard in diesel engines, reducing emissions of NOx by up to 95 per cent compared to the previous generation of buses. Since 2014 new buses have been supplied with these ultra low emission engines, and they are introduced across London at a rate of between 700 and 1,000 buses a […]