In the UK there is no hard and fast rule about walking on the left, except in places where it’s specifically mandated, though since at least the royal processions of the early 1500s under king Henry VIII, it’s been an accepted convention that one generally walks on the left hand side. Which side do you …
Cuppa – Your simple cup of tea at any time of the day. Elevenses – Late morning snack and cup of tea (second breakfast). What do the Brits call tea? CuppaCuppa. Let’s start with an easy one. We all know the Brits love a good cup of tea, but did you know that tea can …
It’s caused by water that passes through underground areas with chalk and limestone geology, which is exactly where London water travels through to get to us. Why does my tap water get slimy? Or you may notice bits in your water that feel slimy to touch. This is caused by naturally occurring mould spores in …
This is known as afternoon tea and is usually saved for special occasions such as a birthday or engagement party. In Devon and Cornwall, afternoon tea is served with scones and locally made clotted cream and strawberry jam – we call this a cream tea. What is tea time called in the UK? Traditionally, Afternoon …
Snow is unlikely early in November; however, towards the end of November, the risk for some snow increases to about 5-10 %. The sun remains low on the horizon this month with about 9.5 hours of daylight early in November diminishing to a little over 8 hours near the end of this month. What months …
Since 1960, around half of the years have seen at least 5% of the network record snow falling on Christmas Day. This means we can probably expect more than half of all Christmas Days to be a ‘white Christmas’. However, the Dickensian scene of widespread snow lying on the ground on Christmas Day is much …
The latest data from Rightmove’s Rental Price Tracker, which asking prices for new listings, found the average London rent was now an eye-watering £2,257 per month, a record high for any UK city. Is London expensive to rent? London is one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in. This is due …
Prices aren’t coming back down any time soon Supply in the rental market is more constrained than ever. The pandemic put thousands of new property builds on hold, and increased government regulations pushed hundreds of landlords out of the market. Why is there a rental crisis in London? As students and young professionals have returned …
Once a young person reaches 16 they can leave home or their parents can ask them to move out. However, parents are responsible for their children’s wellbeing until they turn 18 – and they’ll likely need support (anchor link). You can read about parental responsibility in more detail on GOV.UK. What age can you leave …
French fries (US) are called “chips” in the UK, and “frites” in French-speaking countries. In the UK and Ireland, what people in America call French fries are called “chips” and are famously served alongside fried fish. What do they call fries in London? ChipsChips (UK) / French Fries (US) Meanwhile, Brits call fat strips of …
