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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 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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    British Food History Traditions 

    10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce

    March 13, 2016July 18, 2017 David James

    HP Brown Sauce has been a British favorite condiment for over 100 years. A “Full English” Breakfast just isn’t the

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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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    British Food Culture Traditions 

    8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions

    February 23, 2016July 31, 2017 David James tea, traditions

    There’s hardly a more British custom than a nice cup of tea. This magical elixir helps Brits get through the

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    British Food Traditions 

    The British Pork Pie—History and Tradition

    January 8, 2016June 10, 2017 David James towns

    In cockney rhyming slang pork pies, porkie pies, or just porkies, means lies. But rest assured it’s no word of a

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    Culture History Traditions 

    Men in Kilts—The History and Tradition

    January 7, 2016July 7, 2017 David James

    A very odd thing happens when a lady sees men in kilts. She stoops, she crouches … … and there’s

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