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The Beautiful Churches of Rural England

September 30, 2017February 4, 2018 David James

Doomsday is approaching for many rural English churches. The Church of England has warned that dozens of churches will become

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Culture History 

8 of the Best Sherlock Holmes Actors

September 25, 2017 David James

The Guinness Book of World Records lists Sherlock Holmes as the “most portrayed literary human character in film and TV”.

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Culture Language 

20 Quaint British Phrases

January 24, 2017June 27, 2020 David James humour, sayings

In his short story The Canterville Ghost from 1887, Oscar Wilde wrote: Throw a few British idioms into the mix

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British Food Culture 

A Traditional British Christmas Dinner

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 David James Christmas, traditions

If we were to run a poll on what Britons would be eating for Christmas Dinner this year, there’s a

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Culture Traditions 

Prince Harry’s Invictus Games – I am the Captain of my Soul

June 24, 2016May 6, 2019 David James Invictus Games, Prince Harry, royalty

To many, Prince Harry is the quintessential modern Prince—the relatable, accessible philanthropist. Created by Prince Harry, the Invictus Games are

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    Culture History Traditions 

    10 Fascinating Facts about the History of Tea in Britain

    May 18, 2016August 6, 2017 David James history, tea

    Tea’s rise in popularity in Britain coincided with a flowering of intellectual and creative thought that we call the Enlightenment.

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    Culture History 

    10 Dames of the British Empire

    May 15, 2016August 30, 2017 David James British Actresses, British Honours, Dame

    British Dames and Knights are part of an honour system whose roots can be traced back to the medieval concept

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    Culture History 

    To many, Colin Firth IS Mr Darcy …

    May 2, 2016March 8, 2017 David James BBC, Colin Firth, Jane Austen, Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice

    Seen as a promising, upcoming British actor in the 1980’s and labeled as one of the “Brit Pack”—British actors who

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    Culture Language 

    11 Words that Americans Love to Hear Brits Say

    March 26, 2016April 16, 2016 David James

    Lawrence Jones explains 11 words that Brits and Americans say differently, leading to endless enjoyment (and a little confusion).

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    Culture Traditions 

    The History and Tradition of Social Networking in Britain

    March 7, 2016July 7, 2017 David James

    In today’s hectic life, there’s always too much that needs doing, isn’t there? And why are deadlines always set for

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    • Warwick Castle – England’s finest medieval castle
    • Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages
    • 18 Gorgeous English Thatched Cottages
    • The British Pork Pie—History and Tradition
    • The Beautiful Churches of Rural England
    • Prince Harry’s Invictus Games – I am the Captain of my Soul
    • 18 Gorgeous English Thatched Cottages
    • Cambridge — the ancient city of colleges and scholars
    • The Shambles—York’s Famous Medieval Street

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