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London
London is the capital of England, and the largest metropolitan city in the United Kingdom. It has a total area of 1,572.1 square kilometers (607 square miles), with an estimated population of 7.6 million (as of 2010).
7,094 Questions
Why is Marble Hill part of the borough of Manhattan?
Because originally the Harlem River's path looped up to that bit of the Bronx. Check it out at the second related link.
AnswerThe Marble Hill neighborhood used to be on the northermost tip of Manhattan, just north of the Inwood neighborhood. The part of the Harlem River that flowed past Marble Hill was extremely narrow, making it very dangerous for ships to sail from the Hudson River to the East River via the Harlem River.So in 1895, a deep, wide trench was completed (called the Harlem River Ship Channel), cutting Marble Hill off of Manhattan and making it into an island. In 1914, the narrow, dangerous stretch of river that separated Marble Hill from the Bronx was filled in, making Marble Hill geographically part of the Bronx. However, to this day, the Marble Hill neighborhood is still officially a part of Manhattan, even though it's in the Bronx now.
If you're interested in learning more about the history of the Marble Hill area, I have included a link to the Wikipedia page about the neighborhood.
What is is the average grocery bill for single adult?
I spend 200.00 a month or close to that not counting any food basket I may have to get to make it through a month. I live in NE TX. well the usial ammount depends me and my mum spend 100 a week on food and all weekly shoping :D
When did the blackout in London end?
The Blackout of London started on September 1, 1939, just before WW 2 began. It officially ended when the Big Ben was illuminated on April 30, 1945.
Does London underground trains have got engineering works today?
yes, it is a constant process to maintain and also expand the network so engineering is very prevalent They still use engineer/drivers on the trains
What is the color of the circle line in London underground?
On the London Underground map, the Circle Line is coloured yellow.
Was the economy of Jamestown effected by slavery?
Yes.
Jamestown's economy was based almost exclusively on producing and exporting tobacco. Tobacco was a VERY labour-intensive crop that needed care almost year round. The English quickly found out that in order to grow enough tobacco to make a profit, they had to get a LOT more people to work for them. They tried to enslave the Native Americans, but they were very sensitive to European disease and they knew they terrain very well and could easily escape. This made them poor candidates for the job the colonists had in mind. Instead, Jamestown turned to the cheapest form of labour it could find; African slaves. They slaves were put to work in the tobacco fields, and, with their help, Jamestown was able to export HUGE amounts of tobacco. Without the use of African Slaves, the colonists of Jamestown wouldn't have been able to produce enough tobacco to make a profit and the colony probably would've failed.
What is the green light in the sky in east London?
The green light in the sky in east London could be due to a natural phenomenon like the Aurora Borealis, or it could be from a man-made source such as a laser show or a special event lighting. Without more information, it's difficult to determine the exact cause of the green light.
Does the river Thames has any bridges?
The river Thames has many bridges crossing it - 25 in London alone.
Did London have firefighters in the 17th century?
Yes, London, and England for that matter, had firefighters in the 17th century.
They rode in horse-drawn fire engines and used pump-operated fire hoses.
In fact, the firefighters were actually London's militia, also known as The Watch or The Trained Band. This group of people handled all emergencies from fires, rescues, capturing criminals and defending the country.
The firefighters/militia were alerted to fires by church bells ringing in a specific pattern, since phones were not invented yet.
These firefighters even fought against the Great Fire of London.
See the related link below.
Which EPL teams are based in London?
1. ARSENAL - EMERATES STADIUM
2. CHELSEA - STAMFORD BRIDGE
3. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR - WHITE HART LANE
4. WEST HAM UNITED (BLOWING BUBBLES) - BOLEYN GROND (UPTON PARK)
5. FULHAM - CRAVEN COTTAGE
LONDON ACCOUNTS FOR ALMOST 1/3 OF THE BARCLAY'S PREMIERSHIP LEAGUE.
THIS IS A DEMO OF HOW MANY PRO TEAMS ARE IN LONDON:
London's top football clubs in 2007-8 - mapped and then listed alphabetically within divisions
Club
League/Division
Nickname
GroundArsenal
Premiership
The GunnersEmirates Stadium
Chelsea
Premiership
The BluesStamford Bridge
Fulham
Premiership
The Cottagers/WhitesCraven Cottage
Tottenham Hotspur
Premiership
SpursWhite Hart Lane
West Ham United
Premiership
The Hammers/Irons
Boleyn Ground, Upton Park
Charlton Athletic Championship
The AddicksThe Valley
Crystal Palace
Championship
The Eagles
Selhurst Park
Queen's Park Rangers
Championship
The Hoops/Superhoops
Loftus Road
Leyton Orient
League One
The O's
Matchroom Stadium, Brisbane Rd
Millwall
League One
The Lions
New Den Stadium
Barnet
League Two
The Bees
Underhill Stadium
Brentford League Two
The Bees
Griffin Park
Dagenham & Redbridge
League Two
The Daggers
Victoria Road
Bromley
Conference South
The Lillywhites Courage Stadium, Hayes Lane
Fisher Athletic
Conference South
The Fish
Champion Hill (until 2009)
Hayes and Yeading
Conference South
The Missioners
Church Road
Sutton United
Conference South
The U's
Borough Sports Ground
Welling United
Conference South
The Wings
Park View Road
One level below the Conference (Blue Square) South clubs in the 2007-8 season are AFC Hornchurch, AFC Wimbledon, Carshalton Athletic, Harrow Borough, Hendon and Leyton in the Isthmian (Ryman) League Premier Division, and Wealdstone in the Southern (British Gas Business) League Premier Division.
Where can you find a map of porth reservoir?
Go to www.swlakestrust.org.uk click visit the lakes link and you should be able to find one there
How many miles to get to Birmingham England to London England?
Check the link below, "Birmingham to London", for a map and directions from Birmingham to London.
What starting with G was the name of a London theatre used during the lifetime of Sheakespeare?
That would be the Globe. None of the others started with G.
How long does it take to drive from Sheffield to London?
It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from Sheffield to London.
Does someone live in the Palace of Westminster?
The Palace of Westminster is the official name for the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Most of it is taken up with office space. If anyone lives there it will only be a few security personnel.
Does London England have a softball team?
It has lots of teams and they play in competitions. They have a league known as the Greater London Softball Mixed League for example.
Are the guards at Buckingham Palace Swiss?
Here is a link to the Household Cavalry's website: http://www.householdcavalry.gvon.com/about.htm
AnswerThe Pope's guards at the Vatican are Swiss.The Palace Guards in Britain include both infantry and mounted soldiers.
The Infantry units are 5 regiments that have the special designation "Guards Regiments". During the Napoleonic Wars, the first 5 regiments were known as "Foot Guards" and were numbered 1 thru 5.
Now the 5 regiments are: Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards, & Welsh Guards. These regiments stand guard at the various palaces of the royal family, but they also each send a battalion to serve in the wars.
While on guard duty, they wear a bright red tunic with buttons arranged in different patterns to distinguish each regiment. Also, the plume on the bearskin hats have different colors for each regiment.
The Household cavalry includes 2 regiments, one wearing blue tunic and one a red.
During special royal events, such as weddings, you will see the Palace Guards on display and marching through the streets.
The other "guard" unit that you may see are the Beefeaters, who are dressed in an older style uniform that dates back to the 15th Century. The Beefeaters real title is Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, (where you will normally see them) . - They must all be retired senior NCO's of the British armed forces.
Why does Sherlock Holmes hate Scotland yard?
Hate is far to strong of a word to use in this scenario. Sherlock Holmes never truly "hated" the Scotland Yard. However, he did dislike working with them because his methods were not compatible with those of the Scotland Yard. Often working with a member of the yard hampered Holmes' abilities to solve the case and catch the perpetrator to his satisfaction.
