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Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages
History Villages, Towns & Cities 

Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages

September 24, 2018 David James Comments Off on Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages

Cornwall’s traditional fishing villages are full of narrow streets, passageways, and delightful little nooks and crannies. If you’ve ever watched

10 of the Best English Country Houses in Britain
History 

10 of the Best English Country Houses in Britain

June 26, 2018 David James Comments Off on 10 of the Best English Country Houses in Britain
15 Places Across Britain to Capture Glorious Photographs
Countryside Villages, Towns & Cities 

15 Places Across Britain to Capture Glorious Photographs

June 9, 2018 David James Comments Off on 15 Places Across Britain to Capture Glorious Photographs
The Beautiful Public Footpaths of Britain
Countryside 

The Beautiful Public Footpaths of Britain

May 15, 2018 David James Comments Off on The Beautiful Public Footpaths of Britain
Glorious Gloucestershire
Countryside Villages, Towns & Cities 

Glorious Gloucestershire

November 24, 2017 David James Comments Off on Glorious Gloucestershire

Towns & Cities

Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages
History Villages, Towns & Cities 

Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages

September 24, 2018 David James Comments Off on Exploring the Narrow Streets and Passageways of Cornwall’s Coastal Towns and Villages

Cornwall’s traditional fishing villages are full of narrow streets, passageways, and delightful little nooks and crannies. If you’ve ever watched

15 Places Across Britain to Capture Glorious Photographs
Countryside Villages, Towns & Cities 

15 Places Across Britain to Capture Glorious Photographs

June 9, 2018 David James Comments Off on 15 Places Across Britain to Capture Glorious Photographs
Glorious Gloucestershire
Countryside Villages, Towns & Cities 

Glorious Gloucestershire

November 24, 2017 David James Comments Off on Glorious Gloucestershire
Dreaming of Devon
Countryside Villages, Towns & Cities 

Dreaming of Devon

November 10, 2017 David James Comments Off on Dreaming of Devon

Museums

10 of the Best Things to See at the British Museum
Museums Villages, Towns & Cities 

10 of the Best Things to See at the British Museum

April 8, 2016 David James Comments Off on 10 of the Best Things to See at the British Museum

Do you like human history? How about art and culture? Variety? London? If you answered yes to any of the

Traditions

The Beautiful Churches of Rural England
Culture Traditions Villages, Towns & Cities 

The Beautiful Churches of Rural England

September 30, 2017 David James Comments Off on The Beautiful Churches of Rural England

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

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

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

June 24, 2016 David James Comments Off on Prince Harry’s Invictus Games – I am the Captain of my Soul
10 Fascinating Facts about the History of Tea in Britain
Culture History Traditions 

10 Fascinating Facts about the History of Tea in Britain

May 18, 2016 David James Comments Off on 10 Fascinating Facts about the History of Tea in Britain
10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce
British Food History Traditions 

10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce

March 13, 2016 David James Comments Off on 10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce
The History and Tradition of Social Networking in Britain
Culture Traditions 

The History and Tradition of Social Networking in Britain

March 7, 2016 David James Comments Off on The History and Tradition of Social Networking in Britain
8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions
British Food Culture Traditions 

8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions

February 23, 2016 David James Comments Off on 8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions

British Food

A Traditional British Christmas Dinner
British Food Culture 

A Traditional British Christmas Dinner

December 15, 2016 David James Comments Off on A Traditional British Christmas Dinner

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

7 British Treats for Around £1
British Food 

7 British Treats for Around £1

October 10, 2016 David James Comments Off on 7 British Treats for Around £1
10 Regional British Food Favorites From Across the Isles
British Food 

10 Regional British Food Favorites From Across the Isles

April 23, 2016 David James Comments Off on 10 Regional British Food Favorites From Across the Isles
10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce
British Food History Traditions 

10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce

March 13, 2016 David James Comments Off on 10 Surprising Facts About HP Brown Sauce
8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions
British Food Culture Traditions 

8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions

February 23, 2016 David James Comments Off on 8 Surprising Facts About British Tea Traditions

Language

20 Quaint British Phrases
Culture Language 

20 Quaint British Phrases

January 24, 2017 David James Comments Off on 20 Quaint British Phrases

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

11 Words that Americans Love to Hear Brits Say
Culture Language 

11 Words that Americans Love to Hear Brits Say

March 26, 2016 David James Comments Off on 11 Words that Americans Love to Hear Brits Say
30 Everyday Things With Different Names in British and American English
Culture Language 

30 Everyday Things With Different Names in British and American English

January 29, 2016 David James Comments Off on 30 Everyday Things With Different Names in British and American English
The Divergent Paths of British and American English
History Language 

The Divergent Paths of British and American English

January 28, 2016 David James Comments Off on The Divergent Paths of British and American English
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