Tudor London (1485–1603) was the largest city in the country and was growing fast. Its population quadrupled from around 50,000 people in 1500 to 200,000 in 1600. What was the population of London in Tudor times? about 200,000At the heart of Tudor England was the capital city, London, by far the biggest city in the […]
Category: London
How Large Was London In The Middle Of The 17Th Century?
Greater London covers 600 square miles, however up until the 17th century the capital was largely crammed into a single square mile, marked by the skyscrapers of the financial City today. What was the population of London in the 17th century? 1674-1715. In the mid-1670s, when the Proceedings began to be published, the population of […]
Why Was London Used So Foggy?
London is in a natural basin surrounded by hills and its air generally holds moisture because of the river running through it, so it has always had a natural fog problem. Why was London so foggy in 1800s? The more smoke and soot in the atmosphere, the more likely a fog was to form and […]
What Was London Like In Tudor Time?
1) London was full of small, narrow and crowded streets. Traveling along them if you had money was dangerous as at that time London did not have a police service and many poor would be very keen to take your money off of you if you were wealthy. 2) Streets that were narrow were also […]
What Was London Like In 1900?
By 1900 it was home to more than 5 million people – 9 million if you include the greater metropolitan area – and had extended its reach to almost 200 square miles. This page gives a brief introduction to London in this period of dramatic change. What happened in London in 1900s? The Twentieth Century […]
Is Shepherds Bush A Good Area In London?
With its excellent travel links and close proximity to family-friendly areas like Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush boasts several top-performing schools, with many rated as Outstanding by Ofsted. Is Shepherds Bush a posh area? About the Area A London old-school classic, Shepherd’s Bush is right next to the posh districts of Hollard Park and Notting Hill. Shepherd’s […]
When Did The London House In Chicago Close?
Known as a “famed dining spot” the club was revamped in 1955 to include jazz music and stay open until 4 A.M. rather than be a strictly dining establishment that closed at 10 P.M. After jazz had finally waned as popular music, losing out to rock and roll, The London House closed during the early […]
Did London Get Attacked In Ww2?
The Blitz began on 7 September, ‘Black Saturday’, when German bombers attacked London, leaving 430 dead and 1,600 injured. London was then bombed for 57 consecutive nights, and often during daytime too. London experienced regular attacks and on 10-11 May 1941 was hit by its biggest raid. Did London get bombed in ww2? The Blitz […]
Did London Send Kids Away During Ww2?
THE THREAT OF GERMAN BOMBING Fear that German bombing would cause civilian deaths prompted the government to evacuate children, mothers with infants and the infirm from British towns and cities during the Second World War. Evacuation took place in several waves. What happened to children in London during the World War 2? Children were massively […]
Did Catholics Start The Great Fire Of London?
The Parliamentary committee that investigated the fire, found no evidence of a plot, but people weren’t convinced. The Catholics were blamed, and it was even inscribed on the base of the 202-foot-high memorial built near Pudding Lane where the fire started. Why were Catholics blamed for the Great London fire? London was also a refuge […]