Money
The British currency is still pounds Sterling. There are 100 pence in each pound. Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Scottish bank... More
Post
Sometimes there's nothing quite like the personal touch of a good old-fashioned letter for keeping in contact. Although post offices around the UK seem to... More
London Postcodes: a History
Postcodes are a London obsession. Decades of snobbery have revolved around whether your area of residence has a postcode respected by the... More
St Leonard's Church stands on a site at the heart of Streatham where Christians have worshipped for over 1,000 years. The present building is a ...More
Set in a delightfully leafy part of South London, this budget hotel offers all the gentle pleasures of Wimbledon, but, with the Northern Line right ... More
One of Britain’s best-known confectioners offering a good selection of filled chocolates and some wonderful tasting special toffee - terrible for dentures and fillings but ...More
A branch of Smiths is a fixture of practically every high street up and down the country. The chain sells stationery, magazines, books, greeting cards, ...More
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and ...More
A lovely large (90m long) and hugely popular lido. Despite being the earliest purpose-built open air pool in London, continual upgrades and investment ... More
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