Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II will be buried in the King George VI memorial chapel, in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle (opens in new tab). Where will they bury Queen Elizabeth when she dies? Later that evening, the Queen was buried with her husband, Prince Philip, alongside her parents and sister in Windsor Castle’s …
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The oldest recorded English name The oldest English surname on record was actually from East Anglia. Believe it or not, the oldest recorded English name is Hatt. An Anglo-Saxon family with the surname Hatt are mentioned in a Norman transcript, and is identified as a pretty regular name in the county. What is the oldest …
There are three sources of funding for The Queen, or officials of the Royal Household acting on Her Majesty’s behalf, in both a public and private capacity. These are: the the Royal Household, the the Royal Household and The Queen’s personal wealth and income. How does the royal family make their money? As the newly …
Mile End in Montreal ranked 5th coolest neighbourhood in the world. We asked 20,000 city-dwellers and local experts to rank the world’s coolest neighbourhoods and Mile End came out in the top 5. Where do hipsters live in Montreal? Le Plateau Still maintaining its bohemian reputation, the Plateau has a youthful vibe and offers a …
The Queen’s private pool at Buckingham Palace The Queen has a private indoor swimming pool at Buckingham Palace, which has long been a favourite spot for the entire royal family. Are there secret passages in Buckingham Palace? The monarch’s home has hidden passageways The Queen’s home, Buckingham Palace, is full of things to marvel at, …
Mile End is the ideal London neighbourhood for young professionals and students. It offers short commutes to the business districts and the City and a few minutes walk to the Queen Mary University of London. Is Mile End a good area in London? The Mile End may have been one of London’s original suburbs several …
Today, there are more than 100 liveries, and though trading conditions changed, since their inception, their work is as pertinent as it always has been. What guilds are there in London? Clubs & Guilds Ward Clubs. City Livery Club – a members’ club open to all liverymen. The FANY (Princess Royal’s Volunteer Corps) Guild of …
Ownership of the West End’s theatres is divided across a number of groups and organisations. Most West End Theatres belong to a major theatre group, including Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, LW Theatres, Nimax Theatres and ATG. Check out our guide to West End Theatre ownership. Who Owns the west End? The majority of West End theatres …
The West End is a huge hit with visitors to the UK and London, with 2018 audiences exceeding 15.5m, and box office revenue of over £765m – both record figures. London’s theatres are a major tourism draw for international visitors. How much is theatre worth to the UK economy? The sector contributes £2.8billion a year …
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The Shows. Aside from the bright lights and glamour of the West End, the main reason why London’s West End Theatre is so iconic, is simply due to the shows themselves. The spectacular production, exceptional acting and unforgettable experience lends to the West Ends popularity. Is West End more prestigious than Broadway? The difference is, …
