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.
William McGonagall – The Bard of Dundee
Each January, the life and works of the greatest of all Scottish poets, Rabbie Burns are celebrated. The words of the great man are read out aloud for all to appreciate, whilst little mention is made of William Topaz McGonagall – the bard of Dundee.
St George – Patron Saint of England
St Georges Day is celebrated on April 23rd. But how much do we know about England’s patron saint?…
The Longbow
The English longbow, also called the Welsh longbow, was a powerful type of medieval longbow used to great effect against the French during the Hundred Years War, particularly at the Battle of Agincourt…
Clog Dancing
Traditional clog dancing; the history of clog dancing and its development in England and the UK.
The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street
The history of the Bank of England, also known as The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street
The Legend of St Nectan
There are conflicting legends surrounding the 5th century St Nectan…
Smugglers and Wreckers
Throughout the centuries, smuggling has been considered by the British people to be a very profitable way of life…