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 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…
History of Rugby Football
The origins of the game, now known across the world simply as rugby, can be traced back over 2000 years…
Great British Inventions
The British are acknowledged to be among the best in the world when it comes to inventing…
The Lunar Society
The Lunar Society or Lunar Circle, a group of eminent thinkers, scientists, engineers and inventors
Dorset Ooser
The history of the Dorset Ooser, an ancient (and rather grotesque!) set of masks which once played a significant role in fertility rituals.
