The fastest journey time by train from London to York is 1 hour and 45 minutes. How long did the train from York to London take in 1920? Re: 1920s York to London Mostly journey times were about 4 hrs 20 mins but it obviously depended on the number of stops. Down trains had similar […]
Category: London
Does London Have A Sewer System?
Many parts of inner London have sewer systems that carry rainwater as well as sewage. These Victorian ‘combined sewer systems’ were designed for a city of four milion people. But with sewage from almost nine million people, the network is now at 80 per cent or more of capacity, even in dry weather. Where does […]
What Is The Time Difference Between Us Central Time And London?
Getting Started Central Standard Time (CST) to London, England ( in London) 8 am CST is 2 pm in London 9 am CST is 3 pm in London 10 am CST is 4 pm in London 11 am CST is 5 pm in London How far ahead is London from Central Time? Getting Started London, […]
Do Londoners Drink Thames Water?
London has well developed water supply infrastructure. Most drinking water consumed in London comes from the River Thames and the River Lee. Approximately 70% of all water supplied to London is taken from the Thames upstream of Teddington Weir. Do people in London drink tap water? Can I drink tap water in the UK? Yes, […]
Is Multicultural London English A Dialect?
MLE is a dialect of London English which has emerged since the early 1980s in parts of London where there has been a relatively high level of immigration. MLE is based on the traditional East End Cockney dialect, but it has a number of different sounds and grammatical constructions. Who speaks Multicultural London English? What’s […]
When Did The Freedom Of The City Of London Start?
1237. In England, the most established borough freedom is that conferred by the Freedom of the City of London, first recorded in 1237. This is closely tied to the role and status of the livery companies. Who gets Freedom of the City of London? Prior to 1996, the Freedom was only open to British or […]
How Much Does London Make A Year?
GDP. Greater London produced £503 billion while the economy of the London metropolitan area — the largest in Europe with Paris generates around 1/3 of the UK’s GDP or around $1.0 trillion(in PPP). How much money does London generate? In 2020, the gross domestic product of London was approximately 503 billion British pounds, a fall […]
What Is Tier 4 Visa London?
Your Tier 4 (General) visa is granted to allow you to study. The Home Office do not consider graduation to be a part of your studies. This means that you may not be allowed to use your Tier 4 visa to re-enter the UK once you have completed your programme, as you will no longer […]
Is Switzerland Bigger Than London?
Switzerland is about 6 times smaller than United Kingdom. Tip: Try dragging the outline to reposition. Which country is bigger England or Switzerland? United Kingdom is about 6 times bigger than Switzerland. Switzerland is approximately 41,277 sq km, while United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, making United Kingdom 490% larger than Switzerland. What state […]
Who Appoints Police Chief In London?
Who appoints the commissioner? Under the terms of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, passed when Theresa May was home secretary, the commissioner is formally appointed by the King on the recommendation of the home secretary (currently Suella Braverman). Who appoints the head of the police? As of 2008, the post of commissioner […]