Title: A Brief History of London’s Street Bins: From Litter Baskets to Smart Bins London’s street bins have come a long way since the early 19th century when the first public litter baskets were introduced. Today, the city is home to a diverse range of street bins, from traditional metal bins to smart bins that […]
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Today, a Londoner is probably no more than a 10-minute walk to a store that sells Oranges. The fruit that originates and is associated with sunny climates, but did you know that there is a surprising connection between this fruit and the city of London? London’s First Orange Shipment, to the King of England The
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If you’re a football fan, you’re likely familiar with Wembley Stadium – the iconic venue that has hosted some of the most memorable moments in football history. But did you know that just a stone’s throw away from the stadium lies a hidden gem for football enthusiasts – the Wembley Hilton Hotel’s football collection? Hidden
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There are 2014 flats in London’s sprawling Barbican Estate, and each one is literally plugged into the wonder of communal underfloor heating. Electric cables have been inserted under the floors in each flat to provide the underfloor background heating, which is powered by off-peak reduced tariff electricity. How is communal Heating Controlled? During the “heating season,”
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The uncompromising brutalist architecture that is the Barbican Estate is a fashion Londoners either find abhorrent or dearly cherish. Those towering blocks, over hanging long walkways, concrete and stone punctured in places by large village like ponds. Everything about it, would make a Le Corbusier admirer nod in appreciation. The Barbican is a place with great impact, its marvellous
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The USA and the Soviet Union were competing to be the first dominant force in space technology and travel. This became known as the Space Race. When the Russians announced on the 12th of April 1961 that they had successfully sent one of their cosmonauts into space the Americans soon realised they had to up
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The First Human in Space The Russians won the space race 12 April 1961 when their Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin piloted his space Capsule Vostok 1 one around Earth’s orbit. How many humans have landed on the moon? Starting with Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 20th July 1969 The USA made 5 more moon
Winston Churchill Facts Full Name: Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill Parents, Lord Randolph Churchill, and Lady Randolph Churchill (Jennie Spencer-Churchill) Born: 30th November 1874, Blenheim Palace Place of birth: Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and is the residence of the Duke of Marlborough, built between 1705 – 1722 Education, Prep school, Harrow in 1888 at 12, Royal Military College at
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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA – membership and honours explained KG – Order of the Garter – is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III 1348 OM – Order of Merit recognising distinguished service in the armed forces, science, art, literature, or for the promotion of culture.
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The British Army is one of the oldest and most prestigious military organisations in the world, with a long and storied history dating back to the Middle Ages. The formation of the British Army can be traced back to the reign of King Henry VIII in the early 16th century when he established a standing
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