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 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…
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, Father Christmas 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.
