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Several historical bridges named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1974, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel. This replaced a 19th-century stone-arched bridge, which in turn superseded a 600-year-old medieval structure. This was preceded by a succession of timber bridges, the first built by the Roman founders of London.
The current bridge stands at the western end of the Pool of London but is positioned 30 metres (98 ft) upstream from previous alignments. The traditional ends of the medieval bridge were marked by St Magnus-the-Martyr on the northern bank and Southwark Cathedral on the southern shore. Until Putney Bridge opened in 1729, London Bridge was the only road-crossing of the Thames downstream of Kingston-upon-Thames. Its importance has been the subject of popular culture throughout the ages such as in the nursery rhyme "London Bridge Is Falling Down" and its inclusion within art and literature.
London i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital and most populous city of England and the United Kingdom. Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. It was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) medieval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England. Since at least the 19th century, the term London has also referred to the metropolis developed around this core. The bulk of this conurbation forms Greater London, a region of England governed by the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The conurbation also covers two English counties: the small district of the City of London and the county of Greater London. The latter constitutes the vast majority of London, though historically it was split between Middlesex (a now abolished county), Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire.
A fire department (United States and Canada) or fire brigade (United Kingdom and Commonwealth) (also known as a fire and rescue service or simply fire service) is a public or private organization that provides predominantly emergency firefighting and rescue services for a certain jurisdiction, which is typically a municipality, county, or fire protection district. A fire department usually contains one or more fire stations within its boundaries, and may be staffed by career firefighters, volunteer firefighters, or a combination thereof (referred to as a combination department).
A fire department may also provide "fire protection" or fire prevention services, whereby firefighters visit homes and give fire safety advice and fit smoke alarms for members of the public. In many countries fire protection or prevention is seen as an important role for the fire service, as preventing a fire from occurring in the first place can save lives and property.
Fire departments are organized in a system of administration, services, training, and operations; for example:
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is the statutory fire and rescue service for London. It was formed by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Act of 1865 under the leadership of Superintendent Eyre Massey Shaw.
It is the second largest of all the fire services in the United Kingdom, after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the fifth-largest in the world (after the Tokyo Fire Department, New York City Fire Department and Paris Fire Brigade) with nearly 5,992 staff, including 5,096 operational firefighters and officers based at 103 fire stations.
Ron Dobson is the Commissioner for Fire and Emergency Planning, which includes the position of Chief Fire Officer; he replaced Ken Knight in 2007. Statutory responsibility for the running of the brigade lies with the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.
In 2013/14 the LFB handled 171,067 999 emergency calls. Of the calls it mobilised to, 20,934 were fires, including 10,992 that were of a serious nature, making it one of the busiest fire services in the world. In the same period, it received 3,172 hoax calls, the highest number of any UK fire service, but crews were mobilised to only 1,424 of them.
via Putney Bridge and Wimbledon..
Merhaba Arkadaşlar; Manix ile buluş demiştiniz buluştuk ve The Sherlock Holmes Museum'a git demiştiniz gittik. Ha bide Dil Okulunu tanıt demiştiniz tanıttım var mı başka arzunuz :D hehehe hadi iyi seyirler :D Güzel gün için Emre'ye çok teşekkürler! Hangi okula geldim? - Embassy London Hangi acente ile geldim? - Success International Beni kim karşıladı? - http://londonist.co.uk/ İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler, Kendinize iyi bakın! Videolar hoşuna gidiyorsa; beğenerek, yorum yaparak ve paylaşarak destek olabilirsin :) Abone Olmayı da Unutma :) Kanalıma göz atmak için tıkla; https://goo.gl/hjlrJi Work and Travel maceramızı baştan sona izlemek için oynatma listesine tıkla; https://goo.gl/fTzdFm #EmbassyLife #EmbassyCentralLondon
Версията и снимките от атентата в Лондон на масмедиите не се връзва с логиката. 3 едновременни атаки в Лондон. Воксхол, Лондон Бридж и пред заведение. Приликите с други фалс флаг операции са много. Как да различиш истината? Тереза Мей иска да спира интернета. Дали всичко е дистракция от нещо по-голямо? Линкове използвани: LONDON BRIDGE TERROR ATTACK ANOTHER FRAUD: NAIL IN THE COFFIN ALREADY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRg9Ea2otkw https://www.facebook.com/skynews/videos/1778923445455578/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED London Attacks: Police changing clothes? What is going on here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxwGx6iQKfY Outside restaurant at london bridge terrorist attack https://streamable.com/0ihes http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40146916 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4569638/Car-p...
London Fire Brigade Lambeth's Pump Ladder H221 turning out to an Make Pumps 8 in London Bridge 7-3-2017
Travel video about destination Tower of London & tower Bridge in England. The Tower Of London is the home of the Crown Jewels and one of the many historical sights of the United Kingdom’s capital city. Just as with the British Empire, the Tower has a colourful and dramatic past and it was originally designed as a fortress by William The Conqueror.Not far from the Tower’s original main entrance prisoners were taken through Traitors’ Gate into the notorious dungeons. In1843 the moat dried up but the old fortress and its towers have survived to the present day. It must have been a terrifying experience to be imprisoned there and few prisoners lived to tell the tale of the rigours of the Tower. Many members of the English royal family were executed in the Tower but there were times when offici...
London, England! A modern city built on thousands of years of history. From Millennium Bridge to Big Ben, from the London Eye to Buckingham Palace, we’re covering some of London's most iconic landmarks! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe for more great travel videos! WHERE I BOOK MY TRAVEL: Get 5% off your next trip to almost anywhere in the world by booking through Jetsetter! Click here: http://bit.ly/1RfaNOq Get $20 off your first AirBnB stay here: http://bit.ly/1QQae3b ______________________________ Social: ______________________________ Follow me on social media to see my latest travels! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerTravelsTV Instagram: http://instagram.com/tylertravelstv/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylertravelstv ____________________________ The other st...
http://www.expedia.com/London.d178279.Destination-Travel-Guides A trip to London might as well be a trip through history. This city has long been a hub for finance, education, and culture, and is full of modern construction mixed with ancient buildings. Your London tour must include St. Paul’s Cathedral, one of its most well-known churches. You’ll also want to see the Tower of London, the Palace of Westminster, and Westminster Abbey for exquisite examples of the city’s famous architectural landmarks. Walk or jog through numerous green spaces, among them Hyde Park and Green Park, in the center of London. Continue your London sightseeing in the West End, where you’ll find ancient buildings converted into modern shops, restaurants, bars, and shows. You’ll find one of the largest theatre d...
http://bookinghunter.com London is one of the world's most remarkable and exciting cities and has something to offer every type of traveller. The most important places to visit in London are: Buckingham Palace (the residence of the British monarch. The changing of the guard is not to be missed), Tower of London (built over 900 years ago, it is a historic landmark), London Bridge (one of the world's most famous bridges. Constructed in 1894, it is an engineering marvel), The London Eye (created for the millennium celebration, one of the world's largest ferris wheels is a site to behold), Madame Tussauds, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square (a famous square in central London. At the center is Nelson Square, surrounded by fountains), Houses of Parliament (also known as Westminster Palace, it is the se...
London is one of the most visited cities in the whole world, and it's easy to see why. It is vibrant, it is exciting, and there's something to do every single night of the week. You could spend a full year in London and never run out of new places to visit, but since we were a bit more limited with our time, we decided to film a city guide showcasing 50 things to do in London. We hope this will help showcase some of the sights and attractions this city has to offer, and that it'll come in handy for anyone out there planning a trip. Let's begin! GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme ...
Royal, fancy and modern - in London there are so many sights that you cannot see them all in one weekend trip. theTravellers show you the best attractions, like London Bridge, London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Tube, Street Food and more in only 5 minutes. Enjoy your tour through the city with our travel guide. | Book your hotel: http://www.bitly.com/Top-Hotels-in-London | Our hotel recommendation: http://www.bitly.com/LSE-Bankside-House-London (Affiliate link) Recommended stay: Min. 5 days Songs: Secret Conversations - The 126ers Above and Beyond - Silent Partner Lude Illa - Joe Bagale Eviction - Silent Partner Orange - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena Cannon - Silent Partner Otis McDonald - Joe Bagale Reclamation - Silent Partner Rollin Back - MK2 Barton Springs - Bird Creek George - Silent Par...
http://bookinghunter.com London is one of the world's most remarkable and exciting cities and has something to offer every type of traveller. The most important places to visit in London are: Buckingham Palace (the residence of the British monarch. The changing of the guard is not to be missed), Tower of London (built over 900 years ago, it is a historic landmark), London Bridge (one of the world's most famous bridges. Constructed in 1894, it is an engineering marvel), The London Eye (created for the millennium celebration, one of the world's largest ferris wheels is a site to behold), Madame Tussauds, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square (a famous square in central London. At the center is Nelson Square, surrounded by fountains), Houses of Parliament (also known as Westminster Palace, it is the se...
London Tower Bridge, Very Beautiful Moments in London, England, UK. Traveling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiPG42heME8d5G9MZJrU6wQ The Tower of London is the oldest palace, fortress and prison in Europe. History has it that King Edward of England backed down on his promise to give the throne to William, Duke of Normandy and ended up giving the throne to Harold Godwinson, his English brother in law. Discover the priceless Crown Jewels newly displayed in 2012, join an iconic Beefeater on a tour and hear their bloody tales, stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the Tower's ravens, storm the battlements and get to grips with swords and armour and much more! The Tower began its life as a simple timber and stone enclosure. The original structure was completed by the ad...
"London Bridge Is Falling Down" (also known as "My Fair Lady" or simply "London Bridge") is a traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game, which is found in different versions all over the world. It deals with the depredations of London Bridge and attempts, realistic or fanciful, to repair it. It may date back to bridge rhymes and games of the late Middle Ages, but the earliest records of the rhyme in English are from the seventeenth century. The lyrics were first printed in close to its modern form in the mid-eighteenth century and became popular, particularly in Britain and the United States in the nineteenth century. More info visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Bridge_Is_Falling_Down london bridge is falling down london bridge is falling down England Visit london City Vi...
via Putney Bridge and Wimbledon..
Merhaba Arkadaşlar; Manix ile buluş demiştiniz buluştuk ve The Sherlock Holmes Museum'a git demiştiniz gittik. Ha bide Dil Okulunu tanıt demiştiniz tanıttım var mı başka arzunuz :D hehehe hadi iyi seyirler :D Güzel gün için Emre'ye çok teşekkürler! Hangi okula geldim? - Embassy London Hangi acente ile geldim? - Success International Beni kim karşıladı? - http://londonist.co.uk/ İzlediğiniz için teşekkürler, Kendinize iyi bakın! Videolar hoşuna gidiyorsa; beğenerek, yorum yaparak ve paylaşarak destek olabilirsin :) Abone Olmayı da Unutma :) Kanalıma göz atmak için tıkla; https://goo.gl/hjlrJi Work and Travel maceramızı baştan sona izlemek için oynatma listesine tıkla; https://goo.gl/fTzdFm #EmbassyLife #EmbassyCentralLondon
Версията и снимките от атентата в Лондон на масмедиите не се връзва с логиката. 3 едновременни атаки в Лондон. Воксхол, Лондон Бридж и пред заведение. Приликите с други фалс флаг операции са много. Как да различиш истината? Тереза Мей иска да спира интернета. Дали всичко е дистракция от нещо по-голямо? Линкове използвани: LONDON BRIDGE TERROR ATTACK ANOTHER FRAUD: NAIL IN THE COFFIN ALREADY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRg9Ea2otkw https://www.facebook.com/skynews/videos/1778923445455578/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED London Attacks: Police changing clothes? What is going on here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxwGx6iQKfY Outside restaurant at london bridge terrorist attack https://streamable.com/0ihes http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-40146916 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4569638/Car-p...
London Fire Brigade Lambeth's Pump Ladder H221 turning out to an Make Pumps 8 in London Bridge 7-3-2017
via Putney Bridge and Wimbledon..
In this next route learning video we take a Class 442 on train 1B08, the 07:32am service from Brighton to London Bridge. Along the way we will be calling at Preston Park, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Balcombe, Three Bridges, East Croydon, and London Bridge. For the latest channel updates, you can find me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PTGRail-386453444839934/ To download this scenario on Steam Workshop, please click here: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=692573214 To sponsor the work that I do on Patreon, please click here for more information: https://www.patreon.com/PTGRail?ty=h
This video is property of MTSSV8 Films! Hello everyone, MT here with a revisit of trainspotting at London Euston railway station, the southern terminal stop on the West Coast Mainline. I wanted to capture trains at this station before or if High Speed 2 is given the go ahead to begin construction which will disrupted services for the next 15 years. I am glad at least that I got what I wanted plus there was even moments of sparks from the London Overground trains. Trains include: Virgin Trains class 390 Pendolino's & 221 Voyagers, London Midlands class 319's & 350's, London Overground class 378's, Freightliner class 90 and Caledonian Sleeper class 92. So be sure to Subscribe, Comment and Share for more videos to come!
In this next video we take a look at the Armstrong Powerhouse Class 205 "Thumper" DEMU, driving an empty coaching stock run from London Bridge to Selhurst Depot. For the latest channel updates, you can find me on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/PTGRail To sponsor the work that I do, please see my Patreon page for more information: www.patreon.com/PTGRail
What would it be like to take the iconic Virgin Voyager VT221, a familiar site on British railways, and drive it along some beautiful and detailed Scottish countryside, namely the East Coast Main Line? Find out in this three part video. BUY GAMES legally and securely ► http://bit.ly/2e24Viw Second Channel ► http://youtube.com/squirrelplus Squirrel Branded PCs! ► http://pc.squirrel.tv My Gaming Equipment ► http://specs.squirrel.tv ASUS peripherals at Amazon ► http://amzn.to/2d3IZpn ► Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1rCDHB0 ► Official Website: http://squirrel.tv ► Mailbox: mailbox@squirrel.tv ► Twitch Livestreams: http://www.twitch.tv/squirrel ► Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/SQRLTV ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/SQRLTV Music used with permission: Machinima Sound
The Simplon Express still connected Paris with Beograd and this ran until 1992. At this time, the name Simplon Express was transferred to a curious service linking Geneva Airport with Vinkovci on the Croat-Serbian border but this ceased in 2000.
Credit to xguerra of UKTrainSim for creating the route
In this next route learning video, we take a journey in the Armstrong Powerhouse Class 456 on a stopping service from East Croydon to London Bridge. Along the way, we will be calling at Norwood Junction, Anerley, Penge West, Sydenham, Forest Hill, Honor Oak Park, Brockley, New Cross Gate and London Bridge. This is the first video recorded on my new PC which was upgraded last week. The specs are: Intel Core i7 4790k 4ghz processor, 16gb Kingston Hyper X DDR3 1866 RAM Asus Strix Nvidia Geforce GTX 980 4gb graphics card. Lag has been reduced allowing for much higher graphics settings, but unfortunately it's not possible to completely eliminate the lag. Apologies for the inconsistent volume at certain points with the commentary, I'm not sure why that happened but I will try and ensure it do...