The Queen visited the Isle of Wight on several occasions, including 1965, 1968, 1987, 2004 and 2012. Where did the Queen visit in 1966? During her historic, record-breaking reign the late Queen Elizabeth II made two trips to Buckingham. Before her death on Thursday (8 September), Her Majesty completed two official trips to the town. …
Evri (formally Hermes) is the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, delivering more than 650 million parcels a year for businesses of all sizes, including 80% of the UK’s leading retailers such as John Lewis, M&S, Next and ASOS. Who does Evri deliver for? We’re TRUSTED by our customers & retailers We provide delivery services …
During the 2004 visit, the Queen also went to Osborne House, the former home of Queen Victoria, for a commemorative lunch to mark 100 years of public access to the historic house. Did the Queen ever visit Osborne House? Although Her Majesty may have never lived there, Osborne House is home to some of the …
It’s generally accepted that cycling is not typically allowed on the pavement – unless an established cycle lane has suddenly vanished into thin air. Can cyclists go on the path? Section 72 of the Highway Act 1835 prohibits ‘wilfully riding’ on footpaths, which refers to the path at the side of a carriageway. Is it …
Up to four cycles per train with a valid cycle reservation. You can reserve a cycle space up to 15 minutes before you travel. Reservations are mandatory and available: At any station with a staffed National Rail ticket office. Can you take a bike with you on a train? Our cycle policy If you have …
If it’s bigger than 100cm in any dimension, the guard can refuse it. If you want to be able to travel on any train at any time without a reservation, you need a folding bike. Compact folders are the best option as they’re carried without restriction, even on replacement buses. Can you take a bike …
Along with St James’ Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many the king owned. The palace is currently in the possession of Queen Elizabeth II and the Crown. Does anyone currently live at Hampton Court Palace? Along with St James’ Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces …
During Queen Victoria’s long reign she made use a number of royal residences, primarily Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace in London, Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, Holyrood House in Edinburgh, and Windsor Castle in the Scottish Highlands. What was Queen Victoria’s main residence? Osborne House is a former royal residence in East Cowes, Isle …
For over two hundred years after the Act of Uniformity (1559) outward observance of the Roman Catholic faith was illegal in England. The building of public places of worship did not resume until the end of the 18th century, gathering pace after Catholic Emancipation (1829) and the restoration of the hierarchy (1850). What happened to …
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Most English counties have nicknames for people from that county, such as a Tyke from Yorkshire and a Yellowbelly from Lincolnshire; the traditional nickname for people from Norfolk is ‘Norfolk Dumpling‘ or ‘Norfolk Pudden’ (“pudding”): two of the county’s two culinary dishes. Why is Norfolk called that? Etymology. The name “Norfolk” derives from terms which …
