15 surprising facts you didn’t know about London and England

1. More than 2500 people have run to the hospital forinjuries caused by toothbrushes. True story.
2. No place in the UK is more than70miles from the sea. Coton, located in Elms, is the farthest place from the sea.
3. If you put a postage stamp on an envelope with the head of the Queen upside down, it is an act of treason.
4. The British eat more than 1,500,000,000 sandwiches each year.
5. England’s first telephone dictionary came into existence in the year 1880. In the beginning it contained the names and addresses of just 248 people. It did not have any telephone numbers; instead, you needed to call the operator and ask for the person’s name so that he could connect the call.
6. In the beginning, the city was named Ludenburg, Ludenwic, and Londonium, before the name evolved into London.
7. In the year 1945, a flock of birds sat on the minute hand of Big Ben and made the clock fast by five minutes. Big Ben is also not in fact the name of the clock – it is the name of bell inside the clock.
8. There are more chickens in London than people.
9. The drivers of London’s black cabs have to know each and every street and major London building within six miles of Charing Cross. They have to undergo a test by the name of ‘The Knowledge’ and they can drive the cab only if they pass it.

10.  It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.

11.  In the year 1647, celebrating Christmas was forbidden by the English Parliament.

12.  Overall, more than 488 people are incapacitated by zips and 3,078 people are injured by slippers inthe UK.

13.  The queen’s pictures on £1 coins represent her age at the time they were generated.

14.  Windsor Castle is the oldest royal residence in the world and the royal family still lives there.

15.  England was part of the smallest war in history.

London is also known for the best spas. There are many good spa hotels in London and Marble Arch Hotel London is among them. Here you can try a variety of spa treatments, from Ayurveda to a chocolate spa and from a bamboo massage to a facial, all of them at very reasonable rates. The therapists are also well-trained and they will make you feel pampered and refreshed. As this is one of the best spa hotels in London, they will take care of all your needs, from dining to accommodation and wellness. You will forget all your worries in a moment.

The rooms are one of the best features of the hotel. The rooms have ensuite bathrooms with private showers as well as all the modern facilities including Internet broadband access, an LCD television, safety lockers, tea and coffee makers and voice mail-enabled telephones. The hotel also has a very good restaurant, which serves a complimentary breakfast and also lunch, afternoon tea and a four course British-style dinner. The hotel also takes care of your fitness with a 24/7 fitness centre including a swimming pool.The hotel staff members are professional and they will take care of every detail from taking your luggage till the time you checkout from the hotel. You will love the beautiful surroundings and the lovely atmosphere. The hotel is known as one of the best hotels in London for premium services offered at sensible rates.

The hotel also takes care of your travel needs with free airport transfers. You can roam easily around the city from the hotel’s central location. The hotel also provides travel assistance in form of ticket bookings, car rental arrangements, visa and passport assistance as well as advice on visiting the major attractions. Here you will feel right at home even though you are miles away. So don’t hesitate: book your hotel room at The Marble Arch Hotel London.  You’ll receive the best accommodation at the most reasonable rates. Just be ready for a wonderful experience.