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Selected article File:M25 junction 12 intersection with M3 - geograph.org.uk - 291771.jpg The M25 or London Orbital Motorway is a 117-mile (188 km) motorway that encircles almost all of Greater London, England (with the exception of North Ockendon), in the United Kingdom. An ambitious concept to build four concentric ring roads around London was first mooted in the 1960s. A few sections of the outer two rings were constructed in the early 1970s, but the plan was abandoned and the sections were later integrated to form a single ring which became the M25, completed in 1986. It is one of the busiest of the British motorway network: 196,000 vehicles were recorded on a busy day near Heathrow Airport in 2003 and the western half experienced an average daily flow of 147,000 vehicles in 2007. To alleviate congestion, sections of the motorway have been widened from the original three-lane carriageways to four-, five- or six-lane carriageways. Other sections use Smart motorway operation with hard shoulders replaced with standard lanes. The M25, plus the short non-motorway A282 which joins the two ends of the M25 across the River Thames using the Dartford Crossing, is Europe's second longest orbital road after the Berliner Ring, which is 122 miles (196 km). Read more... All selected articles Today's anniversary File:Whitaker Wright 2.png James Whitaker Wright (9 February 1846 - 26 January 1904) was an exceptionally wealthy English mining company owner. He became infamous when he committed suicide at the Royal Courts of Justice in London immediately following his conviction for fraud. Born in Stafford, Wright emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1870, before moving to the United States. Wright began promoting silver-mining companies in Leadville, Colorado and Lake Valley, New Mexico. Although none of the companies made money for the shareholders, Wright made a fortune. After returning to Britain, he continued to promote mining companies in Australia and Canada on the London market and used his expanding fortune to develop a country estate at Witley Park in Surrey. In the 1890s Wright established the London & Globe Finance Corporation (L&GFC) as a method of financing more mining issues. The L&GFC also took over the Baker Street & Waterloo Railway in 1897. In 1899, Wright manipulated the accounts of various L&GFC companies to conceal large losses by one of its mines. The fraud was discovered in December 1900 and the corporation collapsed. In 1904, Wright was sentenced to seven years imprisonment at the Royal Courts of Justice, but committed suicide by swallowing cyanide immediately after the verdict was announced. (Full article...) All Selected biographies Did you know... Related portals

Selected pictures Image 1Vauxhall Bridge across the River Thames opened in 1906 and features sculptures by F. W. Pomeroy. Vauxhall Bridge across the River Thames opened in 1906 and features sculptures by F. W. Pomeroy. Image 2Victoria line 2009 Stock train at Euston. Victoria line 2009 Stock train at Euston. Image 3Gondolas of the Emirates Air Line cable car cross the River Thames from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Docks. Gondolas of the Emirates Air Line cable car cross the River Thames from Greenwich Peninsula to Royal Docks. Image 4Rail, road and river traffic, seen from the London Eye. Rail, road and river traffic, seen from the London Eye. Image 5The original Hampton Court Bridge in 1753, the first of four on the site. The original Hampton Court Bridge in 1753, the first of four on the site. Image 6Albert Bridge, opened in 1873, crosses the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea. Albert Bridge, opened in 1873, crosses the River Thames between Chelsea and Battersea. Image 7The New Routemaster built by Wrightbus has three entrances, two staircases and is designed to be reminiscent of the Routemaster. The New Routemaster built by Wrightbus has three entrances, two staircases and is designed to be reminiscent of the Routemaster. Image 8Eurostar Class 373 trains at St Pancras station. Eurostar Class 373 trains at St Pancras station. Image 9Early style tube roundel in mosaic at Maida Vale Underground station. Early style tube roundel in mosaic at Maida Vale Underground station. Image 10Archer statue by Eric Aumonier at East Finchley Underground station. Archer statue by Eric Aumonier at East Finchley Underground station. Image 11Stockwell bus garage, Stockwell, a Grade II* listed building. Stockwell bus garage, Stockwell, a Grade II* listed building. Image 12Central London Railway poster, published in 1905. Central London Railway poster, published in 1905. Image 13Tram 2548 calls at Arena tram stop. This is one of the trams on the Tramlink network centred on Croydon in south London. Tram 2548 calls at Arena tram stop. This is one of the trams on the Tramlink network centred on Croydon in south London. Image 14Arguably the best-preserved disused station building in London, this is the former Alexandra Palace station on the GNR Highgate branch (closed in 1954). It is now in use as a community centre (CUFOS). Arguably the best-preserved disused station building in London, this is the former Alexandra Palace station on the GNR Highgate branch (closed in 1954). It is now in use as a community centre (CUFOS). Image 15Clapham Common Underground station north and south-bound platforms on the Northern line. Clapham Common Underground station north and south-bound platforms on the Northern line. Image 16The newly constructed junction of the Westway (A40) and the West Cross Route (A3220) at White City, circa 1970. Continuation of the West Cross Route northwards under the roundabout was cancelled leaving two short unused stubs for the slip roads that would have been provided for traffic joining or leaving the northern section. The newly constructed junction of the Westway (A40) and the West Cross Route (A3220) at White City, circa 1970. Continuation of the West Cross Route northwards under the roundabout was cancelled leaving two short unused stubs for the slip roads that would have been provided for traffic joining or leaving the northern section. Image 17Thames Clippers service catamaran on the River Thames. Thames Clippers service catamaran on the River Thames. Image 18The western departures concourse of King's Cross railway station. The western departures concourse of King's Cross railway station. Image 19London Underground A60 Stock (left) and 1938 Stock (right) trains showing the difference in the sizes of the two types of rolling stock operated on the system. A60 stock trains operated on the surface and sub-surface sections of the Metropolitan line from 1961 to 2012 and 1938 Stock operated on various deep level tube lines from 1938 to 1988. London Underground A60 Stock (left) and 1938 Stock (right) trains showing the difference in the sizes of the two types of rolling stock operated on the system. A60 stock trains operated on the surface and sub-surface sections of the Metropolitan line from 1961 to 2012 and 1938 Stock operated on various deep level tube lines from 1938 to 1988. Image 20Sailing ships at West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs in 1810. The docks opened in 1802 and closed in 1980 and have since been redeveloped as the Canary Wharf development. Sailing ships at West India Docks on the Isle of Dogs in 1810. The docks opened in 1802 and closed in 1980 and have since been redeveloped as the Canary Wharf development. Image 21Camden Lock or Hampstead Road Lock in Camden Town, north London is the only twin lock on the Regents Canal. Camden Lock or Hampstead Road Lock in Camden Town, north London is the only twin lock on the Regents Canal. Image 2255 Broadway, headquarters of the UERL and its successors, is a Grade I listed building in Westminster designed by Charles Holden. 55 Broadway, headquarters of the UERL and its successors, is a Grade I listed building in Westminster designed by Charles Holden. Image 23Helicopter landing at London Heliport, a jetty constructed in the River Thames in Battersea. Helicopter landing at London Heliport, a jetty constructed in the River Thames in Battersea. Image 24Preserved AEC Routemaster coaches in London Transport Green Line livery. Preserved AEC Routemaster coaches in London Transport Green Line livery. Image 25London General Omnibus Company B-type bus B340 built in 1911 by AEC. One of a number of London buses purchased by the British military during World War I, this vehicle was operated on the Western Front. London General Omnibus Company B-type bus B340 built in 1911 by AEC. One of a number of London buses purchased by the British military during World War I, this vehicle was operated on the Western Front. Image 26A Hansom cab at Somerset House. A Hansom cab at Somerset House. Image 27A tram of the London United Tramways at Boston Road, Hanwell, circa 1910. A tram of the London United Tramways at Boston Road, Hanwell, circa 1910. Image 28Ruislip Lido Railway's 12-inch (300 mm) gauge locomotive "Mad Bess" hauling a passenger train. Ruislip Lido Railway's 12-inch (300 mm) gauge locomotive "Mad Bess" hauling a passenger train. Image 29Hammersmith Bridge, opened in 1887, crosses the River Thames in west London. Hammersmith Bridge, opened in 1887, crosses the River Thames in west London. Image 30Original stations on the Metropolitan Railway from The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1862. Original stations on the Metropolitan Railway from The Illustrated London News, 27 December 1862. Image 31Tower bridge; a bascule bridge across the River Thames. Tower bridge; a bascule bridge across the River Thames. Image 32Hornsey Lane Bridge, Archway, more commonly known as "Suicide Bridge". Hornsey Lane Bridge, Archway, more commonly known as "Suicide Bridge". Image 33Woolwich Ferry boats "John Burns" and "James Newman" on the River Thames, 2012. Woolwich Ferry boats "John Burns" and "James Newman" on the River Thames, 2012. Image 34"Boris Bikes" from the Santander Cycles hire scheme waiting for use at a docking station in Victoria. "Boris Bikes" from the Santander Cycles hire scheme waiting for use at a docking station in Victoria. Image 35View of Old London Bridge, circa 1632 by Claude de Jongh. View of Old London Bridge, circa 1632 by Claude de Jongh. Image 36London Underground Battery-electric locomotive L16 designed to operate over tracks where the traction current is turned off for maintenance work. London Underground Battery-electric locomotive L16 designed to operate over tracks where the traction current is turned off for maintenance work. Image 37Qantas Boeing 747-400 about to land at Heathrow Airport, seen beyond the roofs of Myrtle Avenue, Hounslow. Qantas Boeing 747-400 about to land at Heathrow Airport, seen beyond the roofs of Myrtle Avenue, Hounslow. Image 38Planes waiting at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4. Planes waiting at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 4. Image 39Day (left) and Night (right) sculptures by Sir Jacob Epstein on the London Underground's headquarters at 55 Broadway. Day (left) and Night (right) sculptures by Sir Jacob Epstein on the London Underground's headquarters at 55 Broadway. Image 40London Overground Class 378 train on the East London Line in Hoxton. London Overground Class 378 train on the East London Line in Hoxton. Image 41An air raid shelter in a London Underground station during The Blitz. An air raid shelter in a London Underground station during The Blitz. Image 42TX4 London Taxi at Heathrow Airport. TX4 London Taxi at Heathrow Airport. Image 43The Circle routes of Victorian London, comprising the Inner Circle, Middle Circle, Outer Circle and Super Outer Circle. The Circle routes of Victorian London, comprising the Inner Circle, Middle Circle, Outer Circle and Super Outer Circle. Image 44The multi-level junction between the M23 and M25 motorways near Merstham in Surrey. The M23 passes over the M25 with bridges carrying interchange slip roads for the two motorways in between. The multi-level junction between the M23 and M25 motorways near Merstham in Surrey. The M23 passes over the M25 with bridges carrying interchange slip roads for the two motorways in between. Image 45Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus, in the West End of London, 1949. Shaftesbury Avenue from Piccadilly Circus, in the West End of London, 1949. Image 46Southern approach to the Rotherhithe Tunnel that runs under the River Thames in east London between Rotherhithe and Limehouse. Southern approach to the Rotherhithe Tunnel that runs under the River Thames in east London between Rotherhithe and Limehouse. Image 47Escalators at Westminster Underground station descend between beams and columns of the station box to reach the deep-level Jubilee line platforms. Escalators at Westminster Underground station descend between beams and columns of the station box to reach the deep-level Jubilee line platforms. Image 48Duck tour converted DUKW amphibious vehicle exiting the River Thames. Duck tour converted DUKW amphibious vehicle exiting the River Thames. Image 49The south façade of King's Cross railway station London terminus of the East Coast Main Line. The south façade of King's Cross railway station London terminus of the East Coast Main Line. All Selected pictures Anniversaries Maps

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