New York’s metro system has a whopping 472 stations, although this includes so-called “transit” stations which are large complexes counted as multiple different stations. The London Underground would have some catching up to do on this front – it has 272 stations. Is New York Subway bigger than London Underground? The NYC subway is also […]
Category: London
Is There An Aquifer Under London?
Cretaceous chalk is the major aquifer, approximately 60m below the surface of central London. Does London have an aquifer? The Environment Agency reports each year on groundwater levels in the chalk aquifer beneath London. Where are the aquifers in London? Aquifers in the Thames Basin There are three principle aquifers within the Thames Basin: the […]
How Long Is It From London To Southampton?
The distance between Southampton and the centre of London is around 80 miles (130km). The fast direct trains between London’s Waterloo Station and Southampton have a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes. How far is Southampton and London? around 80 milesThe estimated journey time from London to Southampton is 2 hours and 10 […]
When Did London Docks Open?
The first of the Georgian docks was the West India (opened in 1802), followed by the London (1805), the East India (also 1805), the Surrey (1807), the Regent’s Canal Dock (1820), St Katharine (1828) and the West India South (1829). When were the London docks built? They were constructed in Wapping, downstream from the City […]
What Happened Hms London?
English ship London (1656) was a 64-gun second-rate ship launched in 1656 and blown up in an accident in 1665. How did the HMS London sink? London was accidentally blown up in 1665 and sank in the Thames Estuary. According to Samuel Pepys 300 of her crew were killed, 24 were blown clear and survived, […]
Is The Thames In London Salt Water?
The River Thames is mostly composed of freshwater but the area of the river that flows from London into the North Sea is brackish, or a combination of salt and fresh water. Is the Thames fresh or salt water? Between Teddington and Chelsea the tidal Thames is freshwater, from Chelsea downstream it becomes more mixed […]
How Long Does It Take To Ship From Miami To London?
The shortest shipping time by sea between Miami and London is 18 days 13h. How long does it take to ship from Miami to UK? Air freight shipping will take about 6-11 days. Sea freight shipping takes 42-46 days, but is the most affordable if you can wait. How long does it take to ship […]
How Big Are The Tides In London?
Tide & Tidal Range The Thames Estuary is macrotidal with a mean spring tide range of 5.2 m at Sheerness gradually increasing upstream to 5.9 m at Tilbury and 6.6 m at London Bridge (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, 2003). How big are tides on the Thames? We can compare these levels with the maximum high […]
Can I Go From Kolkata To London By Road?
Travel time from Kolkata to London Travel duration from Kolkata to London is around 159.24 Hours if your travel speed is 50 KM per Hour. London travelers are welcome to visit our travel driving direction page for detail information with road map. Is it possible to go Kolkata to London by road? The shortest route […]
What Is The Tidal Range In London?
The Thames Estuary is macrotidal with a mean spring tide range of 5.2 m at Sheerness gradually increasing upstream to 5.9 m at Tilbury and 6.6 m at London Bridge (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, 2003). How big are the tides in London? Before venturing onto the tidal River Thames it is essential to consult the […]