As much as tea and beer, one of the most prominent food exports in the United Kingdom is cheese. Cheese is as much a cultural icon in Britain as anything and there are over 700 different kinds of cheese made throughout the country. Each region tends to have its own variety and whether it’s a soft cheese, hard cheese, or even smelly cheese, there is a type of cheese for … [Read more...] about Ten Types of British Cheese
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Unveiling the Mystery: 10 Most Allegedly Haunted Places in Britain
Britain, with its rich history and ancient architecture, has long been shrouded in tales of the supernatural. From eerie castles to abandoned asylums, the land is dotted with allegedly haunted places that have captured the imagination of locals and tourists alike. In this post, we will embark on a chilling journey through the ten most allegedly haunted places in Britain, … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Mystery: 10 Most Allegedly Haunted Places in Britain
A Brief History of British Political Cartoons
While using images to tell a story dates back to cave paintings and later on to the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and other cultures, political cartoons or comics as we know them are a tool of satire that’s only a few hundred years old. While the art of cartooning and caricature began in Renaissance Italy, historically, the use of pictorial satire began with William Hogarth in … [Read more...] about A Brief History of British Political Cartoons
The Fiver: Five British Halloween Costume Ideas
It’s spooky time again, and this time, we can actually go out and about to celebrate. Of course, the best thing about Halloween is getting to dress up for parties, pub crawls, or receiving trick-or-treaters at the door. As usual, we like to think about the fancy dress possibilities and offer up some suggestions if you haven’t picked your costumes for this year already. From … [Read more...] about The Fiver: Five British Halloween Costume Ideas
The Fiver – Five Unusual British Races
When warmer weather hits, you can bet that race season is on. 5Ks, 10Ks, Half-Marathon, and full-Marathon races go on all over the world. The UK has several notable races of its own, including the famous London Marathon. There are also some pretty lesser-known, though infinitely more fascinating, races that take place across the country. From a simulated prison break to a … [Read more...] about The Fiver – Five Unusual British Races
British Slang: British Home Improvement Words and Phrases
Between the United States and the United Kingdom, the words and phrases we use to describe everyday things can change. Even though we’re both speaking English, etymology can vary widely, and the same item or activity might leave you scratching your head when you hear it coming from someone on the other side of the pond. This extends even to home improvement, which is … [Read more...] about British Slang: British Home Improvement Words and Phrases
British Slang Words and Phrases Used on Holiday You Might Now Know
George Bernard Shaw once said that the “United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language.” Of course, language can certainly vary between the United States and the United Kingdom, even though both countries predominantly speak English and this is most evident by different terms used to describe the same things. This extends even into taking … [Read more...] about British Slang Words and Phrases Used on Holiday You Might Now Know
A Church in Wales – Summer 2023 – Almost Finished
Summer 2022 was the last update I wrote about the church-to-home project we've been following in Wales. A lot has happened in the last year and it's now very near to the end of the project. There's one more 'big thing' to get done and then there's a 'snagging' list of jobs to complete. (Snagging in building terms means the final checks and noting the small jobs that still need … [Read more...] about A Church in Wales – Summer 2023 – Almost Finished
Great British Events: What’s On Around Britain in June 2023
Last month, the world's focus was on the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This month the King will be fulfilling one of the monarch's roles at Trooping the Colour. This is a celebration of the sovereign's official birthday (Charles will celebrate his actual birthday on 14 November). It was his great great grandfather, Edward VII, who decided to mark his … [Read more...] about Great British Events: What’s On Around Britain in June 2023
A look at the costumes and jewellery of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
The much-anticipated Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, has been released on Netflix. The series tracks Queen Charlotte’s rise to power, including her marriage and love story with King George. There are plenty of characters Bridgerton fans will recognise from the original series, including Lady Danbury and Lady Violet Bridgerton. Young Charlotte is … [Read more...] about A look at the costumes and jewellery of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Anglotopia Imports: Bloody Brilliant New Brew Plus London Red Bus and Bull Dog Teapots
Are you a tea enthusiast looking for a new addition to your collection? Look no further than the Anglotopia store, where we have three new products that are sure to delight any tea lover, including a new blend from Cornish Tea! We've got some exciting new imports in the Anglotopia store we wanted to share with you - and we have limited quantities of them! First up, we have … [Read more...] about Anglotopia Imports: Bloody Brilliant New Brew Plus London Red Bus and Bull Dog Teapots
Welsh artist creates Marmite portrait of King to ‘raise a toast’ for coronation
An artist has created a portrait of the King using Marmite and 42 slices of toasted bread to “raise a toast” during coronation week. Nathan Wyburn, 33, from Cardiff, wanted to “celebrate” the King’s coronation by creating a piece of art using ingredients from his favourite sandwich, according to the Daily Mail, which consists of a fried egg, pesto, gruyere cheese and the … [Read more...] about Welsh artist creates Marmite portrait of King to ‘raise a toast’ for coronation
In Pictures: Morris men lead the way in May Day celebrations
A number of celebrations have been taking place across the country to mark the arrival of May Day. Festivals dating back hundreds of years traditionally take place at what is seen as the beginning of summer. … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Morris men lead the way in May Day celebrations
Q&A: Why is there a coronation and what exactly is happening?
King Charles III’s coronation is the first to be staged in Britain for 70 years. Here is the lowdown on the big day. All timings below are British Summer Time. For translations to US timezones, please see this article. – When and where is the coronation? May 6 in Westminster Abbey in central London, with the ceremony beginning at 11am. – What will happen during … [Read more...] about Q&A: Why is there a coronation and what exactly is happening?
UK and US galleries buy masterpiece Portrait Of Mai for £50m
One of the earliest portraits of a black person by a British artist will remain on public display after London’s National Portrait Gallery and the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles struck a £50 million deal to buy it. The two institutions announced on Wednesday that they had each pitched in £25 million to acquire Joshua Reynolds’ depiction of an 18th century Polynesian man … [Read more...] about UK and US galleries buy masterpiece Portrait Of Mai for £50m
Life-sized bust of Charles made from more than 17 litres of melted Celebrations
A life-sized bust of the King has been made from more than 17 litres of melted Celebrations chocolates amid the build-up to the coronation. The bust – which weighs over 23kg and took four weeks to create – was designed by an expert team of chocolatiers and model makers who carefully planned how to make the profile view of Charles look as close as possible to the image of him … [Read more...] about Life-sized bust of Charles made from more than 17 litres of melted Celebrations
UK to enjoy ‘dry and mild’ coronation weekend weather, says Met Office
Britons can expect to enjoy “dry and mild weather” over the coronation weekend, the Met Office has said. The King’s coronation is less than two weeks away, with street parties planned across the nation. For those looking to be outside over the long weekend, Met Office press officer Grahame Madge said that they can expect “fairly settled conditions”. “The remaining … [Read more...] about UK to enjoy ‘dry and mild’ coronation weekend weather, says Met Office
Oldest surviving royal wedding gown – dating back to 1816 – to go on show
The earliest surviving British royal wedding dress is to go on show at Buckingham Palace. The silver embroidered silk bridal gown belonged to George IV’s daughter, Princess Charlotte of Wales. It dates back to 1816 and is the only surviving royal wedding dress from the Georgian period. It will be on display at The Queen’s Gallery at the Palace in London from Friday … [Read more...] about Oldest surviving royal wedding gown – dating back to 1816 – to go on show
New plastic-free ‘planet-friendly’ poppy partly made from discarded coffee cups
A new “environmentally friendly” poppy partly made from used coffee cups will be released for this year’s Remembrance Day. The historic symbol will be plastic-free and made of recyclable paper for the first time since it was introduced 102 years ago. The redesign took three years to develop with the help of experts at University College London, the Royal British Legion … [Read more...] about New plastic-free ‘planet-friendly’ poppy partly made from discarded coffee cups
Great British Bake Off judge praises coronation quiche for avoiding soggy bottom
The Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has given her stamp of approval to the coronation quiche, judging the dish to be “absolutely delicious.” The chef and TV presenter became one of the first people to try the official coronation pastry at a special Big Lunch at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, attended by faith leaders from across the country. Hosted by the Dean … [Read more...] about Great British Bake Off judge praises coronation quiche for avoiding soggy bottom
King and Queen Consort pick Coronation Quiche as celebratory recipe
The King and Queen Consort have personally chosen a recipe for “Coronation Quiche” in celebration of the Big Lunches due to be staged to mark their coronation. Charles and Camilla shared the recipe for the open baked savoury tart, which features spinach, broad beans and tarragon, the royal family’s official Twitter account revealed. For the late Queen Elizabeth II’s … [Read more...] about King and Queen Consort pick Coronation Quiche as celebratory recipe
Mary Quant Dies: Mini skirt designer ‘democratized fashion and empowered women’
Fashion designer Dame Mary Quant, who “democratised fashion and empowered women”, will be remembered for widely being credited with popularising the mini skirt. As one of the most influential figures in the fashion scene of the 1960s, she was seen as making fashion accessible to the masses with her sleek, streamlined and vibrant designs. In a statement Dame Mary’s family … [Read more...] about Mary Quant Dies: Mini skirt designer ‘democratized fashion and empowered women’
The Fiver: Five British Condiments and What Foods to Pair Them With
Sometimes food is good enough that it doesn’t need anything extra, but we still like to put something on it anyway. Hot dogs need mustard, chips need ketchup, and fish needs tartar sauce. British food has its own unique condiments to pair with meals that might seem pretty weird to most American palettes. We have collected five such condiments below with a little information … [Read more...] about The Fiver: Five British Condiments and What Foods to Pair Them With
Cadbury World crafts giant chocolate chick to mark Easter weekend
Master chocolatiers at Cadbury World have hand-crafted a solid milk chocolate chick hatching from a giant egg to celebrate the Easter weekend. The “egg-ceptional” 70cm-tall creation, which will go on display at the Birmingham visitor attraction’s Chocolate Making Zone, took a three-strong team of chocolatiers four days to bring to life. Dawn Jenks, Donna Oluban and Phoebe … [Read more...] about Cadbury World crafts giant chocolate chick to mark Easter weekend
Watercolors painted by the King to go on display at Sandringham
More than 40 watercolors painted by the King are to be displayed in an exhibition. The collection, featuring interpretations of British landscapes and royal residences, will be put on view in the ballroom at Sandringham House in Norfolk. The exhibition contains a range of scenes painted in the Welsh hills, the highlands of Scotland and at Windsor Castle, Highgrove, … [Read more...] about Watercolors painted by the King to go on display at Sandringham
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