• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • First Time Here?
    • Archive
    • London Blogs
  • Blog
  • Travel
    • London Theater Tickets
    • Shopping
    • Tips
    • Tours
    • Transport
    • Maps
    • Parks
    • Resources
    • Restaurants
    • Top 10 London
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Buildings
    • Food
    • London Books
    • Movies
    • Museums
    • Music
    • Pubs
  • Londonism
    • Reviews
    • Fun London
    • Iconic London
    • Life in London
    • London Realities
    • Moving to London
    • Politics
  • The Tube
  • London History
    • Great London Buildings
    • Great Londoners
  • Contact
  • Guidebooks
    • 101 London Travel Tips – Guidebook
    • 101 Free Things to do in London

Londontopia

The Website for People Who Love London

You are here: Home / News Features / Interesting Facts About London to Discover with Your Loved One

Interesting Facts About London to Discover with Your Loved One

Oct 31, 2018 By Jonathan

London is an amazing and mysterious city that has long won fame as one of the most important European capitals. And this is not surprising because the city has its special charm. They say London is a city of contrasts.

The history of the capital of Great Britain dates back more than 2000 years since its foundation. Throughout its history, this city experienced both heyday and hard times. But, whatever troubles happened in the life of London, each era left its mark on it.

London is divided into four districts – The City, The Westminster, The West End, and The East End. The British describe themselves as follows: “The City is the money of London, the Westminster area is the history of London, the West End is the good of London, and the East End is the hands of London.” The whole essence of the city lies in this characteristic of metropolitan areas. London is various and multifaceted, built on contrasts and contradictions.

Social contrasts are warranted by the fact that London is unusually multiethnic, and expat communities make a significant contribution to the culture of the city. In London, the old mixes with the new, creating a unique charm and attraction that win the hearts of travelers around the world.

London is famous for its abundance of attractions, a huge number of unique historical monuments, business centers and comfortable living conditions, a special atmosphere of its squares, both old and modern, and many first-class shops, clubs, restaurants, and pubs. Various legends and literary works describing this city over the centuries make it all even more attractive.

London keeps much more secrets and mysteries than you think. We’ve prepared the most amazing and interesting facts about this wonderful city that will surely surprise you.

Peculiar facts about London

London is visited by more foreigners than any other city in the world: more than 15 million a year.

Cars in London run on the left side of the street, and the natives strongly believe that this side of the road is the most correct.

London has as many as five international airports. One of them – Heathrow – is the busiest airport in the world.

The city of London isn’t unique in the world – there are several other cities with the same name. They are located in the United States, Canada, and some other countries. An interesting fact, the Canadian London, like the capital of Great Britain, is located on the River Thames.

Pregnant women are allowed to use any place they want as a toilet. They can do this even in front of Buckingham Palace, and no one will fine them. Or a woman can even borrow a policeman’s helmet to do her business.

The queen must have an entry permit to London. Permission is granted by the Mayor of London since, according to ancient law, the inhabitants of London retain the right not to let their overlord into the capital.

There are about 20 hidden underground rivers in London.

Almost everyone is convinced that Big Ben is a clock tower in London. But in fact, this is the name of the 13-ton bell, which is located inside the tower. The tower itself is called Elizabeth Tower. Since its inception in 1859, it has served as the most accurate and reliable watch in London.

In 1666, there was the largest fire in the entire history of the city. It’s also called the Great London Fire. Then most of the city (about 60%) burned in four days; the fire destroyed more than 13 thousand buildings. Interestingly, according to official data, only eight people died in such a large fire. The restoration of the city lasted for several decades.

Facts about the London Underground

The London Underground is the oldest subway in the world. Its first line, called the Metropolitan Railway, opened in 1863.

Metro in London is divided into six large areas. The fare varies depending on them, so tickets must be marked both at the entrance and at the exit.

There is a special line, where trains run without drivers and are controlled solely by electronics. This line is called “Docklands Light Rail.”

The “Northern” line is the most polluted. 20 minutes spent on this line can be equated with a smoked cigarette.

Approximately 60% of the London Underground is actually above ground. In addition, five stations are named after the ads: Swiss Cottage, Angel, Manor House et Elephant, Castle, and Royal Oak.

People leave their newspapers right in the underground so that others can read them. So in one day, the newspaper changes a lot of owners.

Every year, residents and visitors of the city forget 80,000 umbrellas in the London Underground. But tube workers found some stranger things there: a park bench, a samurai sword, a human skull, three dead bats in a glass jar, and even a coffin. A collection of these things can be seen in one of the museums of London.

In fact, the voices announcing the names of the stations were selected very seriously. The auditions took place over 18 months.

Facts about London cabs

Drivers of the famous black cabs prepare for the exam from two to four years. To pass the “Knowledge” test, they need to know the location of 25,000 streets and 20,000 places. That’s why it takes so much time.

London drivers will take a glass of beer with you in a pub. These people are very talkative. And if you keep up the conversation, you will definitely be offered to spend the evening in a pub over a glass of beer.

In London, there are about 21,000 licensed cabs which, despite their name “Black Cabs”, are available in 12 different colors. The name comes from a black counter, invented in the 1890s to measure the distance. To find out if a cab is free, look for the orange light on the roof. If it’s not lit, then the taxi is already taken.

As you can see, London is an amazing city full of mysteries and unexpected discoveries. There are a lot of places for romantic dates and interesting pastime with your loved one. If you are single, you will get a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and find your soul mate in London, or you can find your true love on https://uabrides.com/ and then discover this famous city together.

Share this:

  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Pocket

Filed Under: News Features

About jonathan

Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net in 2007 to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is its sister publication dedicated to everything London.

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to Our Free London Updates

Free London News

Get the latest news on London history, culture, travel, exhibitions, and more right in your inbox!

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

Get the Anglotopia/Londontopia App

Our Advertisers

If you are a mobile gamer, you may want to take a look at UK’s new mobile casinos and slots reviewed by NewCasinoUK.

Join the London Forum

  • Mudlarking
  • MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN LONDON
  • What's Your Favorite Place in London?
  • Paddington Station

London Guide

  • Ten Cheap Things You Can Do in London on a Budget
  • Ten London Exhibitions to Look Forward to in 2023
  • London’s Non-Free Museums: Your Guide to London’s Museums That Charge Admission
  • Trip Planning: Top 10 Exhibitions To Plan Your 2018 Trips to London Around
  • London Guide: Our Favorite Restaurants in London – London Restaurant Recommendations for Americans – What’s Your Favorite?

Connect With Us

  • Facebook
  • RSS Feed
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Support Londontopia

Search our Extensive Archive

Top 10 London

  • Ten Unusual Exhibits to See in London
  • London Pubs: Ten Thameside Pubs for a Pint and a View
  • Top 10 London: Ten More Things to Do Along the River Thames
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Shopping Centers in London
  • Museums of London: Ten Overlooked London Museums
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haggerston
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Haringey
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Redbridge
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Hillingdon
  • Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to Do in Canonbury

Recent Posts

  • Only Fools And Horses musical to close in West End after four years
  • Artist Ai Weiwei to launch first design-focused exhibition at London’s Design Museum
  • London Travel Alert: Staff at British Museum to walk out during half-term break
  • Poet Lemn Sissay ‘over the moon’ to receive Freedom of the City of London
  • English Heritage has unveiled six new blue plaques for London
  • National Portrait Gallery to reopen in June with two special exhibitions
  • Exploring The Cosmic House in London
  • Ten Social Media Accounts to Follow for Londonphiles
  • New Royal Academy Exhibition: Treasures from Spain and the Hispanic World
  • Pollock’s Toy Museum in London Has Closed Unexpectedly

Best Posts on Londontopia

  • 101 London Travel Tips
  • Top 100 London Attractions
  • How to Find the Cheapest Airfares to London
  • 10 Things NOT to do in London
  • Best London Guidebooks
  • 101 Free Things to do in London
  • London Lingo – A London Word Dictionary
  • Top 7 Tips for Doing London on the Cheap
  • Top 11 Myths American Believe about London
  • Guide to Eating in London
  • Best Times of Year to Travel to London
  • London Packing Tips
  • Top 11 Movies Set in London
  • Top Attractions off the Tourist Track
  • Top 5 Most Amazing London Hotels
  • Top 10 Hostels in London
  • Best Views in London Restuarants
  • London Taxi Ettiquette
  • Top 12 London Views
  • Great Fire of London
  • A Guide to Five of London’s Bridges
  • 10 Random Facts and Figures about Trafalgar Square
  • Top 100 British Slang Words

London Places to Explore

Bloomsbury Buckingham Palace Canary Wharf City of London Covent Garden Cutty Sark Greenwich Hampstead Hampton Court Palace Heathrow Houses of Parliament Hyde Park Imperial War Museum Islington Kensington Kensington Palace Leicester Square London London Eye London Transport Museum Museum of London National Gallery Notting Hill Piccadilly Circus Putney Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Regent's Street Royal Academy Selfridges Somerset House Southbank Southwark St Pancras St Paul's Cathedral Tate Britain Tate Modern The City Tower Bridge Tower of London Trafalgar Square V&A Wandsworth West End Westminster Westminster Abbey

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Recent Videos

Walk Around London Virtually Right Now – Watched Walker is the YouTube Channel We All Need Right Now

Jason Hawkes Shares a Beautiful Video of London From Above That We All Need Right now

London Tube: You’ve Got to Watch This Amazing Mesmerizing Animation That Shows the Real Geography of the London Underground

Video: The Basics of Crossrail – London’s New Underground Line

London History: The Place Where Old London Double Decker Buses Went to Die

London Video: A Look at the Great Smog of London

Tube and London bus fares to rise by nearly 6% from March

What is Crossrail 2 and What is Its Current Status?

London Alert: Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail

London Mayor hails Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

Elizabeth line fully opens and offers more direct journeys

Tube poet encourages writers to ‘bring who they are to the field’

Footer

About Londontopia

Londontopia is simply the website for people who love London. It was founded by Jonathan & Jackie Thomas from Anglotopia.net as a place to post articles solely focused on London and its environs. Keep up with all the latest London news at Londontopia! This site is geared towards people who love to visit London and our primary audience is North American but everyone is welcome!

When We’re in London Next

We don’t currently have any travel plans to London but hope to visit at some point in 2021.

  • SEO Backlinks
  • Travel Blog

SIGN-UP FOR FREE LONDON WEEKLY UPDATES!

Please enter a valid email address
That address is already in use
The security code entered was incorrect
Thanks for signing up

Copyright © 2023 Anglotopia, LLC · Website Developed by Anglotopia, LLC · Log in