Category: London

Is Londoner A Proper Noun?

For example, Londoner is capitalized because it derives from the proper name London, but it is not itself a proper name (it can be limited: the Londoner, some Londoners). Similarly, African, Africanize, and Africanism are not proper names, but are capitalized because Africa is a proper name. Is Londoner a noun? LONDONER (noun) definition and […]

Where Is The Main Train Station In London?

Waterloo. Waterloo train station is a central London terminus and is considered London’s largest and busiest station. Waterloo serves areas south and south-west of London including Hampton Court, Epsom, Guildford, Weymouth, Southampton and Portsmouth. Which is the most central London train station? Charing Cross, the most central mainline station, was built on a medieval market […]

Why Is London’S Population Increasing?

Net population change in London (2010/11 – 2019/20) Each year, the number of births in London significantly outweighs the number of deaths. This means that natural population change (births minus deaths) is consistently a much greater contributor to population growth in London than migration. Why has population increased in London? Internal (within the UK) migration […]

Is Innit London Slang?

Innit is a contracted, slang form of “isn’t it”, typically British, originating in London. Do Londoners say innit? ‘Innit’ – usually pronounced that way, usually with a regional accent of some kind, often with a Cockney accent of some kind, often with a Jamaican accent – it’s because it’s come really from the fashionable use, […]

What Are The Main Line Stations In London?

10 Main Railroad Stations in London Waterloo. Paddington. King’s Cross. St Pancras International. Liverpool Street. Fenchurch Street. London Bridge. Victoria. How many main line stations are in London? London is a city with twelve major railway stations around the central area of the city. Each station has train services to different regions of the country. […]

Which Station Are In The Centre Of London?

Charing Cross Station is at the heart of central London, standing at the junction of 6 key traffic routes. Which stations are in central London? Paddington Railway Station. Marylebone Railway Station. St Pancras International Railway Station. Euston Railway Station. Kings Cross Railway Station. Liverpool Street Railway Station. Fenchurch Street Railway Station. London Bridge Railway Station. […]

What Are The Main Streets In London?

In true London Walks style, we’ll be delving into their history too! Abbey Road. This road in St. Oxford Street. One of the busiest shopping streets in England, Oxford Street is packed with high street retailers and department stores. The Mall. Regent Street. The Strand. The Thames. Piccadilly. Carnaby Street. What is the biggest street […]