fun things to know about london

on Don’t miss out on learning all about Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament like Clarke Griswald and family did by being stuck on an impossible London roundabout in European Vacation. 10)  In London, like the rest of the United Kingdom, people drive on the left side of the road.

It was called “The Great Wheel” and it opened in 1895.

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Head to Shepherd's Bush where The Case of the Poisoned Chalice is taking over The Mind Palace with a Sherlock Holmes cocktail experience. The movie V for Vendetta pays homage to Guy Fawkes. 34. 80) The Beatles are the most famous band of all time, and in 1969 The Fab Four made an everyday zebra crossing in London a photo op hotspot that visitors flock to even today. However,  it only operated until 1907 when it was demolished.

Your email address will not be published. 45) Three times a week, engineers climb Big Ben’s 315 foot facade to wind him and make sure he’s keeping good time. 65) Buckingham Palace is the official residence of the current monarch of the British Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II. Offering a very unique take on the outdoor film screening, Openaire is the only place to be if you're looking for boats and blockbusters this summer. Not only does Alcotraz offer one of the most creative immersive experiences in the city, but it's also home to some of the best cocktails too.

Sir Christopher Wren had originally wanted to put a stone pineapple at the top of the dome of St Paul's Cathedral. A hedge print in the fall 2012 collection, for example, began with Katrantzou plugging 'green objects' and 'green plastic objects' into Google Images. If you visit London, you can tell if Queen Elizabeth is home by checking whether her royal flag is flying on the flagpole or not. Various dates from Friday 25th September 2020. Join the Karaoke Hole for some of the craziest, camp, Stars In Their Eyes ridiculousness around, with several drag superstars leading the night, some amazing songs on karaoke, special effects to keep it glam and amazing cocktails on tap to keep the fun rolling. While this post could quite literally go on and on, I wanted to keep it to a nice minimal number! 66)  The grounds of Buckingham Palace span 39 acres and the Palace is bordered by beautiful public spaces Green Park and St James Park. Hence its name “The London Eye”. Infront of Newspaper Stand Outside Farringdon Station Glamour may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. 37) Locals and visitors to London during the 16th century were warned against being a traitor to the Crown in a pretty gruesome way. The Queen's Remembrancer is the oldest continually existing legal post in the England and Wales. 45. 52. An earlier name for the Spitalfields District was Lolsworth. Explore one or more from the below. on The movie, 53) Passengers on The Eye ride in one of 32 sealed capsules, each of which holds 25 people and weighs 10 tons! London buses were not always red. 48. 69) Visitors can tour the State Rooms of Buckingham Palace when the Queen isn’t in residence (usually in the summertime), but arguably the most famous Palace event is the Changing of the Guard when the “New Guard” changes shifts with the “Old Guard” in a traditional ceremony visitors can watch for free. 30)  London has hosted the Olympic Games three times – in 1908, 1948 and 2012. Using the help of Ouija boards and other paranormal equipment, you'll be looking through some of the most haunted places in the city. Blackfriars is the only train station to have entrances on both sides of the Thames. Learning about London is not all just scary historical facts. Located in the heart of the city, this immersive venue features four different rooms with varying difficulties and themes - the perfect rainy day activity. If you're short of activities and fancy something to keep you busy as you swill spirits, head down to Flight Club. Map Maison The undercroft has Roman pavement dating from the 2nd century A.D. 40. Line your stomach – you’ll need it. Silent Sounds is what happens when you combine sight seeing with amazing music, taking you down the Thames past amazing London landmarks while supplying the music on several different channels ranging from disco classics to hardcore house. Scientists are still looking into what caused this particular fog, but generally agree that a rare cold weather system created the thick layer of smog that hit the city for five deadly days in 1952.