London in 1666 Buildings were made of timber – covered in a flammable substance called pitch, roofed with thatch – and tightly packed together with little regard for planning. About 350,000 people lived in London just before the Great Fire, it was one of the largest cities in Europe. How many Londoners were left homeless […]
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Can Outsiders Buy Land London?
So, can foreigners buy property in the UK? There are no legal restrictions on foreigners buying property in the UK, regardless of if you are a resident or not. You also don’t need a visa for foreign investment in UK residential property. Can non residents buy property in London? Can foreigners buy property in London? […]
What Zone Is Tooting London?
Zone 3. The station is in Travelcard Zone 3. Which zone is Tooting? Zone 3Tooting Broadway is a London Underground station in Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth, South London. The station is on the Northern line, between Tooting Bec and Colliers Wood stations and is in Travelcard Zone 3. It is located on […]
What Font Is The London Underground Logo?
New Johnston Medium. New Johnston Medium is the London Underground and London Overground’s corporate font and is used for all signs within the passenger environment. What font does the underground logo use? Johnston SansJohnston (or Johnston Sans) is a sans-serif typeface designed by and named after Edward Johnston.Johnston (typeface) Category Sans-serif Designer(s) Edward Johnston Date […]
Who Came Up With The Idea Of The London Underground?
Construction of the City and South London Railway (C&SLR) was started in 1886 by James Henry Greathead using a development of Barlow’s shield. Two 10-foot-2-inch (3.10 m) circular tunnels were dug between King William Street (close to today’s Monument station) and Elephant and Castle. Who came up with the London Underground? April 1902. Charles Tyson […]
What Is The Purpose Of The London Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge was built over 125 years ago to ease road traffic while maintaining river access to the busy Pool of London docks. What is special about Tower Bridge? Tower Bridge is the only bridge over the Thames that can be raised as it is a combined bascule (drawbridge) and suspension bridge. This means that […]
Are Taxis Available On Christmas Day In London?
Everything stops running on Christmas Day: the tube, buses, TfL Rail, DLR, Overground, trams, river buses, Emirates Air Line and National Rail. The only transport available will be taxis, private hires, and Dial-a-Ride. Can I get a taxi on Christmas Day in London? Some taxis are available, although these may charge more on Christmas and […]
Why Does The London Underground Have Windows?
The large windows we see in Tube train doors today were eventually brought in in 1967 helping to ease the claustrophobia of long Tube journeys. Why are there windows on the train? Train Windows are used to allow passengers to see inside and outside of the train. Why does the Underground have 4 rails? The […]
Is It Cold In London At Christmas?
The weather gets cold in the city with an average temperature of 7ºC and the city is all decked up in Christmas decorations, making it ideally suitable for all visitors. Yes, London is quite cold in December. Is London cold during Christmas? Winter (December – February) Winters in London are characterised by cold and often […]
Who Gives The Christmas Tree To The City Of London Why?
The tree has been an annual gift from the people of Norway to the people of Britain since 1947, in gratitude for Britain’s support during World War Two. Who gives the Christmas tree to the city of London? NorwayThe Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has been an annual gift to the people of Britain from Norway […]