Bunhill Fields

I only discovered this wonderful place earlier this year when my new job took me to a different part of London. And what a great find it is. Part old burial ground dating back to Saxon times (though most of the remaining graves are from the mid 1700’s onwards), it sits nestled behind some busy…

A scooter commuter

Earlier this year I changed jobs. And so, dreading the prospect of travelling for at least an hour each way by bus to my new offices, I had to find another way of making the daily commute to work. Arise, the trusty scooter. Now I have to say that before this year, I had never…

UK Currency

Q: What is the currency used in London? I see every that the Euro is referenced, but I thought London used GBP? I have never been to Europe before, and I am trying to understand everything, or at a little before I get there Thank you. A: Yes, the currency in London is Pounds Sterling…

Lord Mayors Show

Q: I will visit london during 9nov-13nov, how’s the weather during this period? is this a rainy season? do i need to bring wind-breaker? when is the lord mayar day, i know usually is during nov but what date? A: The 2007 Lord Mayors show will be on Saturday 10th November from 11am. More info…

Beatles places in London

Q: I used to have a list of Beatle places you could do a self-guided walk of, i.e. Abbey Road, the store, etc. Do you have a link to anything I could use for this? I can’t find my list and we leave next week…aaahhh… Thanks! Peace. Unfortunately not at the moment. However, I believe…

Walking in Chelsea

Q: Any interesting walks around Chelsea, Knightsbridge? A: Try this walk – from a different site to mine. http://www.london-footprints.co.uk/wkchelsearoute.htm _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ London for Free FAQs (part of www.londonforfree.net)