The families of the 39 yeoman warders, popularly called beefeaters, and of the support staff are housed either in 13th century casemates, brick barracks built to serve both as living quarters and fortifications, or in the towers. Do Beefeaters live in Tower of London? Beefeaters live on site at the Tower of London and provide […]
Category: London
What Is The National Food Of London?
The dish has taken on a large cultural significance in Britain. It is widely considered the country’s national dish, and in 2001 British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook gave a speech in which he hailed chicken tikka masala as a symbol of modern multicultural Britain. What is the national dish of London? As well as there […]
What Do They Call Candy In London?
sweets. Candy. A little packaged good for your candy craving would be called “sweets” or “sweeties” in Britain. What do they call candy in the UK? Candy, also called sweets (British English) or lollies (Australian English, New Zealand English), is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient. The category, called sugar confectionery, encompasses […]
What Was Invented In London?
Discover the best of the city, first. The scotch egg. The tube. The coin-op loo. The magazine. The pop-up restaurant. Table tennis. The telly. The miniskirt. What is England famous for inventing? British inventors have been credited with some of the world’s greatest inventions, the steam engine, the telephone and the world-wide-web, for example. But […]
Is London Hotter Than The Rest Of The Uk?
London is experiencing hotter and drier summers that are further impacted by the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI). The UHI can cause London to be up to 10’C warmer than neighbouring rural areas. This is because the sun’s rays are absorbed by hard surfaces rather than by vegetation such as trees, plants and grass. Is […]
Where Were The Crown Jewels Kept Before The Tower Of London?
Why are the Crown Jewels kept at the Tower of London? Until 1649 the Coronation Regalia were kept at Westminster Abbey. In 1649, during the English Civil War, King Charles I was executed, and parliament decided to sell off the late king’s goods. Where are the original Crown Jewels kept? the Tower of LondonThe Crown […]
Is London Too Hot In July?
Summers in London are generally mild and pleasant, but not without occasional rain showers. Day are long with high temperatures around 70°F (21°C) to 73°F (23°C) degrees and lows around 59°F (15°C). While you can leave the winter wear at home, we recommend packing a light jacket or sweater for chilly summer evenings. Does London […]
Is Tower Bridge In London Congestion Charge?
Answer. Tower Bridge is part of the Inner Ring Road and as such is part of the proposed CCS boundary. As with the other bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, on the Inner Ring Road, there are alternatives both outside and within the proposed congestion charging scheme. Is there Congestion Charge on Tower Bridge? As Tower Bridge is […]
Why Are Museums Free In London?
The government provided direct funding through the DCMS (and in some cases the Department of Education) to compensate the museums for lack of income due to ticket sales. Are all museums in London free? One of the most wonderful things about London is that most of its major museums – as well as many of […]
How Much Are The Crown Jewels Worth In The Tower Of London?
An almost priceless collection, the royal crown jewels are worth anywhere from $1.2 to $5.8 billion. Are the Crown Jewels in the Tower the real ones? The question most visitors ask about the Crown Jewels is, ‘are they real? ‘ Yes, they are! Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. The Queen wears […]