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.
Ada Lovelace
The second Tuesday of every October is Ada Lovelace Day, in honour of the 19th century mathematician and computer programming pioneer. She was the only legitimate daughter of Lord Byron, who was one of the most debauched and above all, poetic of Englishmen…
Vinegar Valentines: Snakes, Drunks And A Dose Of Vitriol
It’s always tricky negotiating St Valentine’s Day etiquette. Take, for example, a recent cartoon showing an irate recipient of flowers, chocs and a giant Valentine’s…
Scottish Wedding Traditions
Tying the Knot, Paying-the-Piper and Having a Dram – or a guide to traditional Scottish wedding practices and their origins!
St Valentines Day
The history and customs behind St Valentines Day, the most romantic day of the year
Kissing Friday
The Friday after Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday is Kissing Friday. You may wonder why you haven’t heard of this strange custom…
How the Victorian Era affected Edwardian Literature
Lexi Burgess discusses how authors’ writing in the Edwardian era began to challenge Victorian morality and sensibilities, and the rise of technology…
The Anglo-Saxon English Days of the Week
The Anglo-Saxon, English speaking world share the common legacy that their days of the week echo the cries of the pagan warrior tribes who invaded Britain in the Dark Ages…
A World War Two Christmas
Britain was at war and supplies were becoming scarce. The ships of the Merchant Navy were under attack from German U-Boats at sea and rationing…
