Culture UK
Who are the British? Do they really drink tea, eat roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and never leave home without an umbrella? Find out more about true Brits; past and present, myth and legend, fact and fiction.
The Christmas Tree
One of the main symbols of Christmas is the Christmas tree. It can be large or small, indoors or outdoors, traditional or modern…
Augustus John Cuthbert Hare, Travel Writer
Travel writing was one of the most popular genres in 19th century Britain. The author Augustus Hare produced a guide ‘Walks in London’ which gives a fascinating view of the city at that time…
A Victorian Christmas
Christmas trees, carol singers, Christmas cards, Santa Claus and crackers – integral parts of a traditional Christmas, but why? The Victorians…
St Nicholas Day
Have you ever wondered why people hang stockings up on Christmas Eve for Father Christmas (or Santa Claus) to fill…
Christmas Crackers
A history of Christmas Crackers… and why the British wear paper hats at Christmas lunch!
Pantomime
Pantomime is a unique, marvellous – and slightly eccentric! – British theatre entertainment for Christmas.
You Say You Want a (Fashion) Revolution?
English history is rife with rebellions, riots, and revolutions. Most often, these rebellions took the form of direct action, in street protests or uprisings. But there was more than one way to rebel; you could also flout authority through fashion…
Stir-Up Sunday
Stir-Up Sunday is the day when traditionally families gather together to make and mix the Christmas pudding…