The Norfolk Broads...

Norfolk is the main county of a region known as East Anglia.  Understandably, the region can be found in the East of England, and is a very rural and scenic area.

Some More Great Britons...

A few days ago, you may recall that I posted a list of 50 of the Greatest Britons, as depicted on a 1969 set of cards issued by Brooke Bond tea.  Now, I would like to add my own take on this, with a few more Great Britons of my own choosing.  As with the cards, all of these are from the modern era.

The Best of British (Films)...

... as far as movies are concerned, anyway.  There have been several polls to decide the best British-made films of all time.  Here are the Top Ten from two such polls; a poll conducted in 1999 by the British Film Institute, and then the results from a 2011 poll by the magazine Time Out.

A Trip Down the A30...

... or to be more accurate, "above" the A30.  The A30 is the major route through central Cornwall, the most southwesterly of all all English Counties.

50 of the Greatest Britons...

One of the most popular hobbies in 20th century Britain was collecting cigarette cards.  While some sets were printed in the United States, it never attained the same status as in the UK, and many Americans today know little or nothing about them.

About Yours Truly...

If you wanted to know a little more about me, and what I like, then this post is for you. If you didn't, then I apologise!  This should give you a little more insight into the reasons behind this blog.

England's Cathedrals...

One of the most wonderful things about Britain is the superb historic architecture, particularly as far as cathedrals and churches.  When you think about the lack of technology hundreds of years ago, to create such impressive structures is nothing short of amazing.

Happy is England...

I think it is time for another poem.

John Keats was born in London, on 31st October, 1795.  As a result of tuberculosis, (very common at the time), Keats was seriously ill by the time he was just 25 years old.  His condition continued to deteriorate, and although he had moved to a warmer climate in Italy, John Keats died 23rd February, 1821.  He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery in Rome.

The Way We Were...

Following on from yesterday's somewhat sad post about the disappearing pubs, I think I shall continue the nostalgic theme with a general look at the way Britain has changed during my lifetime.

Popping Down the Local...

Firstly, I must apologise for the irregularity of my recent posts.  Unfortunately, we have a sick puppy at home, and aside from the vet visits, he does need pretty constant attention.  He is on the mend, so hopefully, I will be able to get back on here most days.

So, this will be the first of several visits investigating the British public house.  Later posts will detail more of the specifics, but today, I am more concerned with the disappearance of so many old pubs.

A Visit to Northern Ireland...

Today we embark on a video tour around Northern Ireland.

Towns and Villages (Part One)...

One of my first posts on here was about Llanfair P.G., which is the longest place name in Britain.  Here is a list of some of the more unusual names (and there are plenty), including the shortest place name!  As I said, there are many of these, so I will spread it out over a number of posts.

Popular Sarnies...

Okay, if you are not British, you probably won't have a clue about the title!  A "sarnie" is slang for a sandwich.  Not a burger, a sub, or anything fancy, and not toasted, just some filling slapped between a couple of slices of bread!  The British love their sandwiches, and are quite happy with something quite basic.

Canterbury...

The county of Kent, in south-east England, is known as the "Garden of England".  While agriculture and farming is widespread, there are some some very charming villages, and indeed cities.  One such place is the historic city of Canterbury.

London to Brighton...

In 1953, the BBC decided to film a train journey, and recorded the trip from London to Brighton.  The journey takes about an hour, so they decided to speed it up a little!

It's all in the Translation...

This isn't exactly a new story, but it is funny!  It's amazing how often these things happen, as you will see from the article.