Culture Category
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…
The Sea Cadets
As an island nation, many Britons feel an affinity for the sea. The Sea Cadets is an…
David Hockney
David Hockney is an artist of extraordinary talent. He was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, in 1937 and…
The Master of Suspense
Sir Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) from Essex, dubbed ‘The Master of Suspense‘, was born into a family of…