Big Ben
Big Ben has been an enduring symbol of London (and by extension, of England) for almost 150 years now, and the St. Stephen's Tower in which it is housed is one of the most recognizable sights in the world. Hopefully, it will continue to ring ... [... more]
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York Minster
The Minster that you see today was started in 1220 and took 250 years to complete. But York Minster existed long before this. In 627, King Edwin of Northumbria was baptized in a wooden chapel that was built on this site. By the time Edwin died ... [... more]
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Common British Slang Words And Terminology
Anyone who travels to England may hear some strange words and phrases spoken in the everyday British lexicon. Some of these words are important to decipher if you’re going to order food or go shopping. Others are just handy to know if you want to ... [... more]
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Sonnet 1 - William Shakespeare
Feed'st thy light'st flame with self-substantial fuel, But thou, contracted to thine own bright eyes, To eat the world's due, by the grave and thee. And, tender churl, makest waste in niggarding. Thyself thy foe, to thy sweet self too cruel. Thou ... [... more]
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British Phraseology
There are, of course, many vulgar expressions you may hear that cannot be repeated here. If you are interested in learning more British slang, you can visit the excellent and hilarious website The American's guide to ... [... more]
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Funny English Place Names
Blubberhouses - This town is located near Harrogate in North Yorkshire. There are various theories as to how the town got its name, some of these suggesting that Blubberhouses is of Anglo-Saxon origin, since early spellings include "Bluburgh," . ... [... more]
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