Archive for the ‘London’ Category

Travelling through London – Taxis (2009-5-27)

Another famous image of London is its black taxis called cabs. Their cheaper counterparts are called minicabs and look like ordinary cars. Black cabs are licensed by the police, whilst minicabs are not licensed or regulated by any body. Most populated areas in the UK will have at least minicab services [...]

Travelling through London – buses (2009-5-27)

A London bus is a famous image the world over. Whilst enjoying the view of London’s attractions, these buses will take you all over the capital. Most of the London buses are still red, but a few are painted in different colours. This is because bus routes are operated by a host [...]

Travelling throught London – the tube (2009-5-27)

London is famous partly because of its underground train service called “The Tube”. Liverpool, Newcastle and Glasgow also have their own underground systems, but London’s is still bigger than all their lines combined. The Tube (called London Underground in more formal terms) is the largest of its kind in the world. It [...]