Category: London

Is London Good For Investment?

London ranks second place in the table “Top Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2021”. Many investors view London as one of the best major cities that offer stability and liquidity, making it attractive for long-term investments. Which area is good for investment in London? Where are the best places to invest in London property? […]

Does London Use Pence?

British currency: all about money in the UK There are 100 pence (p) to the pound (£). UK banknotes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Does the UK still use Pence? Britain’s national currency is the pound sterling (symbol: £), […]

Did London Buses Used To Be Green?

The iconic bright red double-decker bus is part of London’s “persona”, an instantly recognisable part of London life, however it would come as a surprise to many to know that on the outskirts of the capital, buses were once painted Lincoln Green. What colour were London buses? RedRed has been the colour of London buses […]

When Did London Get Double-Decker Buses?

In the 1920s, the first engine-powered version of the double-decker bus made its debut in London society. With a growing population, there was a desperate need for more buses, sparking competition amongst the many companies in the city. Did London have double-decker buses 1933? Proving that London’s double-decker buses were not a tipping hazard, 1933 […]

What Are The Red London Buses Called?

the AEC Routemaster. A double-decker bus or double-deck bus is a bus that has two storeys or decks. They are used for mass transport in the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and also in cities such as Sydney; the best-known example is the red London bus, namely the AEC Routemaster. What […]

When Did London Stop Using Shillings?

The shilling was phased out of the British system of coinage beginning in 1971, when a decimal system based on 100 new pence to £1 was introduced. The schilling was the Austrian currency until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro as the country’s sole currency. When did UK stop using the shilling? Following […]

Which Areas Of London Are Being Regenerated?

Current work in London regeneration area East and South East London include: Thamesmead – A 30-year master plan looking to build 8,000 new homes and create 4,000 jobs. Barking Riverside – 10,000 new homes set to be built with the addition of seven brand-new schools. Which areas of London have been regenerated? Current regeneration projects […]

Is London Tfl 24 Hours?

The London Underground normally runs until around midnight. Check signage or with staff at the particular Tube station you plan on using to find out exactly when the last train is. A 24-hour Night Tube service operates on some lines on Fridays and Saturdays. Does TfL run all night? Night Tube is running on Friday […]

What Were The Old London Buses Called?

A former network of express buses operated by London Transport in Central London was the Red Arrows. The routes, all numbered in the 500s, ran from main line stations to various locations in the West End and City. What are the old London buses called? RoutemastersMost Routemasters were built for London Transport, although small numbers […]