War Games. No, not a remake of the 1980s hit starring Matthew Broderick, but a brand new film about Churchill’s World War II war room. Scenes for the movie, which will air on US streaming service Curiosity Stream, were filmed at Bracelet Bay at the Gower and Bay Studios in Swansea. What is being filmed …
There are 13 Swansea castles and palaces to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! What is the biggest castle in Wales? Caerphilly CastleCaerphilly Castle, South Wales The largest castle in Wales, and the second-largest in Britain, Caerphilly Castle was locked within water defences …
In 1960, Liverpool became home to one of the city’s most famous exports, The Beatles. The city became the centre of ‘The Mersey Beat’, thanks to The Cavern Club that opened in 1957. You can read all about the history of The Cavern Club, dubbed, ‘the most famous club in the world’, on our blog …
Basildon is ranked 98 out of 326 local authorities in England on overall deprivation (where 1 is the highest level of deprivation). What is the poorest part of Essex? Jaywick District Tendring Shire county Essex Region East Country England What is the most deprived part of the UK? Kensington and Chelsea has the highest Moran’s …
scouse. The term scouse refers to Liverpool English. An inhabitant of Liverpool is a Liverpudlian or Scouse(r) The Scouse accent is well-know throughout Britain and the world mainly due to the Beatles and other Liverool pop groups and singers from the 60s. Why is Liverpool accent called Scouse? The traditional explanation is that scouse is …
The Arkles, L4 0TJ The ‘away fans’ pub’ – great to visit for some banter and a pre-match pint with away fans. A Greene King pub that shows live sport and has an extensive food menu, you’ll find The Arkles located on Anfield Road. Where do away fans drink at Anfield? the ArklesPubs for away …
Liverpool has a lengthy tradition of music both classical and pop. It is well known for the Beatles (who recorded 17 UK and 20 US number-one singles). Its pop and rock music scene has also been important in the development of a number of other bands and artists since the 1950s. Is Liverpool a music …
In common with much of the rest of the UK today, Liverpool’s economy is dominated by service sector industries, both public and private. What trade is Liverpool famous for? the transatlantic slave tradeLiverpool played a large role in the transatlantic slave trade which has been remebered and recorded throughout the International Slavery Museum, found today …
Although Bournemouth has some of the warmest, driest weather in the UK, it can still rain a lot, even during the summer! Does it rain in Bournemouth? Rain falls throughout the year in Bournemouth. The month with the most rain in Bournemouth is December, with an average rainfall of 2.8 inches. The month with the …
The overall crime rate in Liverpool in 2021 was 128 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Merseyside’s overall crime rate, coming in 22% higher than the Merseyside rate of 105 per 1,000 residents. Historical Crime Rates for Liverpool. Year Crime Rate per 1,000 people Total Crimes 2016 88 51,865 Is Liverpool safe for …
