Yes! As far as large cities go, London is incredibly safe. During the day, the most common crime in London is pickpocketing – like most other European capitals. At night, most areas in the centre of town are well-lit and public transport runs 24 hours a day to get you home safely. Is it safe …
The city in England, capital of England and the United Kingdom, is invariably named Londen in Dutch. The spelling “London” is used for other cities, such as London, Ontario. What is London sometimes called? London, otherwise known as the Big Smoke, has been the capital of England, informally at least, since the Tower of London …
Financial services London’s largest industry remains finance, it is the largest financial exporter in the world which makes a significant contribution to the UK’s balance of payments. What are the main industries found in the City of London? Key industries: banking, finance, broking, insurance and legal. Known colloquially as the Square Mile, the City of …
As well as there is no single official National Day in the UK, there is not one single national dish of Britain, mainly because the UK is made up of four separate countries, each of which have their own national dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala in England; Haggis in Scotland; Welsh Cawl in Wales; and Irish …
The London Plan defines the ‘Central Activities Zone’ policy area, which comprises the City of London, most of Westminster and the inner parts of Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Kensington & Chelsea and Wandsworth. What areas are in Central London? Central London areas Kensington. Marylebone. Mayfair. Pimlico. Westminster. What are the three areas …
Lombard Street (/ˈlɒmbərd, -bɑːrd/) is a street notable for its connections with the City of London’s merchant, banking and insurance industries, stretching back to medieval times. What is the financial district in London called? Canary Wharf is a major financial and business centre in east London. Many of the tallest buildings are here with major …
The Billionaires’ Row – The Bishops Avenue Houses & Property The Bishops Avenue, London N2, or the Billionaire homes in the UK, connects the north side of Hampstead Heath at Kenwood (Hampstead Lane), Hampstead to East Finchley and is on the boundary of the London Boroughs of Barnet and Haringey. Where do the billionaires live …
Trafalgar Square. 1. Trafalgar Square. Probably the most famous of all of London’s squares. Trafalgar Square may not be green but it is a focal point for London to gather and mark important events. Why is Trafalgar Square Famous? Trafalgar Square is one of the most important and bustling squares in London: designed in 1830 …
London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. What are some words to describe London? Words which best describe London Diverse …
the City. The oldest part of London Established in around AD50, seven years after the Romans invaded Britain, the City, or Square Mile as it has become known, is the place from which modern-day London grew. What’s the oldest street in London? Cloth FairCloth Fair is the oldest street in London. Merchants used to go …
