Rivers
the longest river in the United Kingdom, (220 miles)
Severn
This particular street in Central London will be forever remembered thanks to the Beatles and their brilliant album.
Abbey Road
Found in the northwest of England, this city is renowned for its vibrant music and sports culture, particularly its football clubs, and its contributions to science and industry
Manchester
Feeling out of place in a new or different environment
a fish out of water
the second largest river in the US
Mississippi
On this street you can visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum, a Sherlock café and a hotel named after our hero. The street is also famous for Transport for London’s lost property office where all of the tube’s lost umbrellas go.
Baker Street
Located in southwestern England, this city is known for its maritime history, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and its creative arts scene, including its ties to street artist Banksy.
Bristol
Past problems that are no longer important.
water under the bridge
the United Kingdom’s third longest river
Trent
Often compared to Time Square in New York City, this street is one of the most colourful and busiest in London.
Piccadilly
Situated in the West Midlands, this city is known for its rich industrial heritage and as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, as well as its diverse cultural scene and extensive canal network.
Birmingham
A very small amount compared to what is needed
a drop in the bucket
this river is shared between the US and Canada
Yukon
The centre of British political power. This is where the prime minister lives (at number 10), as does the chancellor (next door at number 11).
Downing Street
Located in western Scotland along the River Clyde, this city is known for its striking Victorian and art nouveau architecture, as well as its thriving arts scene and history as a major industrial city.
Glasgow
No matter what happens, something will be done or will happen
Come hell or high water
When the Erie Canal was opened in 1825, the river was connected to the Great Lakes
Hudson
Running from Admiralty Arch down to Buckingham Palace, it is where Britain’s royal family parades, as well as a constant stream of black taxi cabs.
The Mall
In West Yorkshire, northern England, this city is known for its strong financial services sector, lively shopping districts (including the famous Kirkland Market), and its role in the wool industry during the Industrial Revolution.
Leeds
To get a lot of attention, usually in a positive way
make a splash