Culture Category
Punk fashion
Following on from the ‘swinging sixties‘ came the ‘punk’ youth culture of the 1970s. Naturally, the aim…
The Open University
It was the Labour politician Harold Wilson (1916-95) who had the idea of a ‘university of the…
Cropredy
Cropredy is a village in Oxfordshire which plays host every August to a music festival also simply…
British Surnames
In the UK, surnames are passed down the generations and are the last part of a person’s…
Welsh Chapels
‘Nonconformist’ religious movements are those which do not belong to the Established Church. In Wales, these include…
The Beatles
The Beatles were a musical phenomenon in the 1960s that changed the pop music genre forever. There…
The Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre in London was built by Sam Wanamaker as a replica of the theatre in…
Visiting Parliament
Visits to the Houses of Parliament by all members of the public, British or otherwise, are welcomed…
Red Buses
Red buses are a feature of the London street scene and an integral part of the public…
Grammar Schools
Grammar schools in Britain have a history stretching back to the 7th century, with churches and universities…
Fish and chips
Fish and chips is a traditional British takeaway meal consisting of fish deep-fried in batter and potato…
Eton Boating Song
The Eton Boating Song was first performed either in 1863 or 1865 ~ sources differ ~ for…