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
Buses
London’s famous red buses are running better than ever thanks to the new Congestion Charge. You can pick up a route map at any travel centre... 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... 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
This budget hotel is modern, clean and very convenient if you want to explore the sights and bright lights of trendy Shoreditch. Although close to ... More
Comedy's brightest stars reconvene at the Hackney Empire for this special Best of New Act of the Year show. Six months previously, 16 newcomers battled ...More
Services are regularly held at St John-at-Hackney where a church has stood since 1275. The current building, however, dates back to 1797 when a new ...More
St Augustine's Tower, a Grade I listed building within the churchyard gardens at St John-at-Hackney Church, is the oldest building in Hackney. Dated to the ...More
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