Summer Eat Treats - English Culture
Here are some summer treats we English enjoy. Some are old, some are new, but all are delicious! Why not try the Lemonade? Even better, be brave, adapt it for you, add a lime or an orange! Try the salad dressings and make them unique for you, ... [... more]
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Henry VIII; Man or Monster? - English Culture
So was Henry a monster, or was he a Monarch who was desperate for an Heir so the throne stayed in Tudor possession? Well looking at it critically it appears he was both. To understand Henry, one must understand the age in which he lived and his ... [... more]
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Hadrian's Wall - English Culture
Hadrian's Wall lies in Northumberland, near Scotland. It covers seventy three miles and was built on the orders of Emperor Hadrian in AD 122. Hadrian ordered that the wall be built because he wanted to consolidate his kingdom. So the wall was ... [... more]
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Native English Trees - English Culture
Every one knows that Oak is England's tree. Hard as rock and durable it is the heart of England herself. However there are other native plants and trees that are just as magnificent. Beech for example, is a tree that is often found in woodland ... [... more]
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Bloody Mary - English Culture
England, as most know has not been Catholic, unlike Europe for centuries. But it was not Henry VIII who turned the English away from Catholicism. It is true he planted the seed. However it was a devout Catholic who did the most terrible damage to ... [... more]
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The Real Anne Boleyn - English Culture
Anne Boleyn is a tragic figure in the life of Henry VIII. Scheming and manipulative she was made the Queen of all England, only to lose her head six months after her rival, Catherine of Aragon died. Her sister Mary had been Henry's mistress and ... [... more]
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English Wines - English Culture
England is famous for its wide varieties of beers and ales, but did you know that English wines are also very good? Yes, it's true. And believe it or not, in some places, English wine sales are surpassing French. There is an increasing demand for ... [... more]
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Arthur Tudor - English Culture
Name and bloodline has always meant everything to the kings of England. Without these no King had claim nor honour. The Legend of King Arthur was so strongly ingrained into English culture that one King purposefully named his son Arthur to cement ... [... more]
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English Pub Life - English Culture
Pub life is one of the most important aspects of British culture. Ale, after all, existed in England long before tea. Pubs are social places where friends gather over a few pints and perhaps some food. It is said that each English village, no ... [... more]
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Places to visit - English Culture
As holiday season is well and truly here; here is an article about what to expect, or where to go. As I have mentioned a few places here, they are very condensed. I will elaborate on each at another time, or click on the related links at the ... [... more]
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Dick Whittington - English Culture
Most children know the story of Dick Whittington and his cat. For those that do not, it is a famous English pantomime about a young destitute boy who goes to London to seek his fortune; believing the streets to be paved with gold. However on ... [... more]
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Englands cottages and gardens - English Culture
England is famous for its cottages and tiny houses, nestled in sun trapped gardens. These gardens are often surrounded by brick walls covered in roses, honeysuckles and vines. Also loved are the fatly stuffed thatched roofs' reflecting the golden ... [... more]
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