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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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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Common British Slang Words and Terminology - English Culture
Anyone who travels to England may hear some strange words and phrases spoken in the everyday British lexicon. Some of these words are important to decipher if you're going to order food or go shopping. Others are just handy to know if you want to ... [... 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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British Phraseology - English Culture
The very first article I wrote for this site, about British slang terms, is still one of the most popular articles I've written on English Culture. So for awhile now, I've been thinking I should do a sequel. After all, I hardly covered ... [... more]
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English words and Americanisms! - English Culture
WARNING: This is a humorous piece. It is meant to be light and fun! No offence is intended. We in England hear words from the States that have very funny meaning's to us, But, you say; you call pants, trousers HUH! Yes but we wear our pants under ... [... more]
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What is Cockney rhyming slang? - English Culture
Otherwise titled: Cockney Rhyming Slang, what a lot of old pony! I'll Explain! Well me old muckers, what is cockney rhyming slang? Let's start at the beginning with some history. What makes someone cockney? The long held belief is that being born ... [... more]
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