There’s no doubting that London is home to a great number of fantastic landmark buildings that are famous throughout the world. Each of these fantastic feats of engineering and construction has a unique story to tell. The Millennium Dome started out life as the brainchild of John Major’s government and was taken on and grandly up-scaled when Tony Blair came to power in 1997. The…
Most people in the UK are familiar with the word mortgage; but how many know exactly what the word means and how mortgages work? The word mortgage is derived from the French language and literally means “dead pledge”. It was based on the fact that early mortgages were settled upon death, at which point the obligation to the lender ended — either because it was…
If you live in — or near — Blackpool you will know all about the illuminations and the power they have to draw in thousands of visitors every year. However, not everyone is aware of just how amazing these illuminations actually are. It’s been well over a century since the year when the lights were first switched on, and they show no signs of becoming…
Your own form of transport brings with it a sense of being in control and a certain level of personal efficiency comes with car ownership. Best of all, no opportunities escape your grasp because they are not compatible with public transport. Some people simply want their own car, while for others it is an essential part of their existence and one which they cannot live…
The credit crunch has been at the forefront of most people’s minds recently and the term itself is slipping into everyday usage. But what exactly does it mean? A credit crunch scenario lives up to its name and comes about when banks and lenders do not have as much money as considered ‘usual’ to lend to consumers and businesses. There is literally a clampdown on…
The credit crunch currently gripping Britain has seen a sudden reduction of loan availability in the UK and the situation shows no sign as yet of getting any better. Perhaps it’s time to seek some alternative ways to pay for necessary expenses — like a new car. Unfortunately, you can never be sure when your car might break down to the extent that you’re better…
Are you desperate for a break but don’t feel as if you can afford it? Have you run out of holiday time at work to take a week off? If that sounds like you then you’ll be pleased to know that even spending just a couple of days away from home can recharge your batteries and leave you feeling ready for anything. People tend to…
In today’s society, the department store is a solid feature in most towns and cities across the UK. Popular for their huge range of products, such as clothes, electrical items and furniture, all located under the one roof, they have come to be known as one-stop shops, effectively eliminating the need to trawl round hundreds of individual stores to purchase different items. Built on the…
Ford cars have long been considered by many vehicle drivers as highly reliable cars which provide safe and comfortable transport. In fact, since 1903 — when Ford was first founded — the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest automobile makers, proving a popular car brand amongst all generations. However, despite confidence in its make, many car-buyers still find it challenging —…
As you’d expect from a city the size of London, there are a large number of venues that play host to live music events, featuring famous artists from all over the world. Some are renowned for their amazing atmosphere, others for legendary gigs they’ve hosted but whatever the venue London is a great place to catch a gig. Wembley Arena was originally built for the…