Pale, Brown, and Bitter...

We all know that the British love to pop down to the pub - but which one?  Today we are going to look at the most popular pub names in Britain.  This list is three years old, so there will have been some changes since then, but this is probably as close as we can get!

A Wee Bit o' Folk...

One of the British music genres that is frequently overlooked by outsiders is folk music.  There are many folk clubs around the country, and in fact, there are some quite distinct variations from region to region.  Here are some British folk groups....

This Sporting Life (Part One)...

Today is going to be fun!  As you know, sport plays a huge role in British culture, and we have some weird terminology that is not necessarily familiar to the rest of the world - particularly to my American friends!  Here is a list of terms used in British sports, or at least, sports that are popular in Britain.  Some terms are from days gone by, and some may be slang.

Here is the fun part; I won't tell you what the sports are, and what the terms mean.  You will simply have to guess, and I would like to see your answers and comments posted here!  I will reveal them to you next week...

Wheels of Fortune...

No, it's not about TV game shows!  The British are a sentimental bunch when it comes to transport, so I thought it would be nice to show off some of the various vehicles that have are still held in high esteem.  It certainly brings back some memories for me...

Mine, All Mine...

When one thinks of mining, the first thought is that of coal mining.  Quite understandable, eh?  Still, there are/were many other minerals and materials that are produced by mining in the United Kingdom, although nowhere near as common as they once were.  I will today have a look at some of those materials, and where they were mined.

A Mixed Bag...

Something a little different today, with a complete assortment of information!  From events that happened "on this day" to some miscellaneous stuff, plus a return visit to a topic I posted here a few months ago.  Hopefully, there should be something to interest everyone...

The Lake District...

Today we will have a look at one of England's most beautiful regions.  The Lake District in Cumbria is very popular with tourists, and you should see why.

Composed upon Westminster Bridge...

Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802 was a poem by William Wordsworth..  It is the first of two poems about London posted here today.  The second is William Blake's London.

The Best Years of Our Lives...

We often hear that our schooldays the "best years of our lives", and this could perhaps account for the longevity of some of the British schools.  Here are some of the oldest schools still in existence, and this may shock a few people!

The Finger of Suspicion...

... was a Number One hit in the UK in 1954.  It was sung by a young man by the name of Dickie Valentine, who was a perfect example of the musical style so popular in the 50's and early 60's

Who is Your Team?

Yet again, we have a post about the great sport of football!  Well, it's not about the game itself, but the role it plays in British culture, compared to sport in the United States, and who the fans are.