They are listed in the same order as found in the map posted above. Museum of London. Roman Wall at the Museum of London. Amphitheatre – London Guildhall. The Temple of Mithras. The London Stone. Roman Road in Southwark Cathedral. Billingsgate Roman House & Baths. Tower Hill Roman Wall. Is there anything Roman left in […]
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Why Is Most Of The London Underground North Of The Thames?
When the first private tube companies began operating after 1863, they focused on north London, where there was more opportunity. ‘The Underground chose to run extensions into the open semi-rural districts to the north instead, where they’d have less competition and sell more tickets,’ says Murphy. Why is there no tube south of the river? […]
Which River Is Known As Ganga Of London?
The main distributary of the Ganges then flows into Bangladesh as the Padma. Hooghly River. Hooghly River Bhāgirathi-Hooghly • location Himalayas Mouth Bay of Bengal • location Sunderbans in West Bengal Length 260 kilometres Which river is called Ganga of England? River Thames, UK and Ganges River, India River System River Thames, England Length 346km […]
How Does The River Thames Benefit London?
It provides drinking water, food, recreational and wellbeing opportunities, and protection from coastal flooding. There is no denying the asset to the community the river Thames and its estuaries are. How does the River Thames help London? The Thames and Lee provide 90 per cent of London’s water. The industrial uses of water are numerous. […]
Can I Fly To London On A One Way Ticket?
The airline will not let you board unless you can show a return or onward flight from the UK, or a valid residency permit. However, if you have a one-way ticket, you can buy a cheap onward flight/train to somewhere in Europe (EasyJet/RyanAir/EuroStar). Can you travel to UK with one way ticket? There is no […]
Who Were The First People To Arrive In London?
The area was originally settled by early hunter gatherers around 6,000 B.C., and researchers have found evidence of Bronze Age bridges and Iron Age forts near the River Thames. Who were the first people to arrive in the UK? We know early Neanderthals were in Britain about 400,000 years ago thanks to the discovery of […]
Do You Need A Return Ticket To Enter London?
Plan a relatively short visit to the UK, two or three weeks, with a definite return date. The return ticket is not important. Do you need a return ticket to London? It’s wise to have a return ticket booked before arrival and to ensure your passport is valid for at least three months after your […]
Why Does London Need The Thames Barrier?
The Thames Barrier spans 520 metres across the River Thames near Woolwich, and it protects 125 square kilometres of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges. What would happen to London without the Thames Barrier? Without the barrier the Houses of Parliament, the O2 arena, Tower Bridge and areas of Southwark, Beckton, West Ham, […]
When Did London Get Flush Toilets?
February 2, 1852: The First Public Flushing Toilets Open in London. Sited at 95 Fleet Street, next to the Society of Arts, the toilets were exclusively for gents. However, a public toilet for use by ladies was opened just over a week later on February 11 at 51 Bedford Street – a mile away. When […]
Was There A Electricity In London In 1813?
Electric light Before electricity there was gas; the first gas street lights were used in London, by 1813. After experiments with arc lamps in 1802, the first commercially available electric light bulb was made by Thomas Edison in 1880. When did London start using electricity? The world’s first coal-fired power station, the Edison Electric Light […]