Category: London

When Did London Go Smokeless?

1956. British government ultimately passed the Clean Air Act four years later, in 1956, as a direct response to the lethal fog. The act established smoke-free areas throughout the city and restricted the burning of coal in domestic fires as well as in industrial furnaces. When did smog in London stop? 9 December 1952On 9 […]

How Do You Get Around London On Christmas Day?

The only transport running on Christmas Day will be taxi and private hire services, Santander Cycles, coaches, Dial-a-Ride (for registered members only) and electric scooter rental trials in some London Boroughs. How do you travel around London on Christmas Day? Everything stops running on Christmas Day: the tube, buses, TfL Rail, DLR, Overground, trams, river […]

Is It Cold In London In January?

January in London is cool and wet but somewhat milder than many other northern European cities. Daily high temperatures tend to average in the upper 8 C – 9 C (45 F) with a few of the warmer days reaching afternoon temperatures around 12 C – 13 C (mid-50s F). Is January a good time […]