Category: London

How Many High Streets Are In London?

How many high streets and what type of addresses? Country or region Number of High Streets East Midlands 493 West Midlands 604 East of England 547 London 1,204 How many high streets are there in London? London has more than 600 high streets and local neighbourhoods which play a play a vital role in the […]

How Can I Spend My Kids Day In London?

Visit the London Transport Museum. Take them to play at the Princess Diana Memorial Playground. Explore The Barbican Centre. Science Museum. Natural History Museum. Hamley’s Toy Store. Coca-Cola London Eye. Tower Bridge. Tower of London. Buckingham Palace. SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium. Where can I take my kids for a day out in London? Family […]

Why Is London Sky Red?

A red sky appears when dust and small particles are trapped in the atmosphere by high pressure. This scatters blue light leaving only red light to give the sky its notable appearance. Why is the sky suddenly red? When particle concentrations get really high, Mie scattering can dominate over Rayleigh scattering meaning we see the […]

What Is The London Eye Next To?

Crossing the Westminster Bridge, which is located right next to the London Eye, will bring you to Parliament Square in less than 5 minutes. This busy square is where you’ll find the best views of Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. How far apart are Big Ben and London Eye? How far is it from London […]

Where Can I Take My Kids Near London?

Tower of London. 66,781. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks. The British Museum. 73,375. Speciality Museums • Art Museums. London Eye. 88,523. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers. Tower Bridge. 39,672. Natural History Museum. 37,493. Hyde Park. 22,350. Borough Market. 13,495. Covent Garden. 25,124.

What Is Child Age For London Pass?

between five and 15 years. What age range is a child pass for? Children are aged between five and 15 years. Children under five years are free. Note: children under the age of 11 who are accompanied by an adult with a valid travel ticket can travel for free on the London Underground. Does London […]

When Did They Start Paving Roads In London?

The first stretch of asphalt roadway in London was laid at Threadneedle Street near Finch Lane in May 1869. It was composed of Val de Travers rock asphalt. When did London start paving streets? In the 1760s the cities of Westminster and London took the first significant steps towards the improvement of their streets. Noorthhouck, […]

What Was London Like In 1815?

By 1815 London was without question the largest city in the world, with perhaps the world’s most diverse population. It encompassed the slums that dominated its eastern reaches and the obscene wealth of its aristocratic West End. It gave home to the beggar, the trader, and the baronet. What was happening in London in 1815? […]

When Did London Stop Using Horses?

Working horses had all but disappeared from Britain by the 1980s, and today horses in Britain are kept almost wholly for recreational purposes. When did horse-drawn carriages stop being used UK? Most experts believe the horse and buggy days started to fade out around 1910 when the horse and buggy was replaced by the automobile. […]