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.
Bonfire Night in the 1950s and 1960s
In 21st century Britain, Bonfire Night is usually celebrated with a trip to an organised bonfire and firework display. Not so in the 1950s and 1960s: Bonfire Night was a hands-on celebration…
The Life of Dylan Thomas
Read about the life of Dylan Thomas, famous Welsh poet and author of Under Milk Wood.
Fighting Jack Churchill
John Churchill, also known as “Mad Jack” or “Fighting Jack” Churchill, fought heroically during World War Two, armed with a longbow, arrows, and a Scottish broadsword…
Mad Jack Mytton
Squire John “Mad Jack” Mytton was an eccentric, high-living, devil-may-care gambler and rake who squandered his entire fortune in just 15 years…
John Callis (Callice), Welsh Pirate
Not all pirates sailed the Caribbean in search of treasure. One 16th century Welsh pirate preferred to stay close to home…
Skittles The Pretty Horsebreaker
They called her Skittles, and she certainly bowled them over. Catherine Walters, also known as the last Victorian courtesan, was born in Liverpool on 13th June 1839…
Recycling – A Way Of Life In The 1950s And 1960s
Recycling…not a new concept! Discover how ‘green’ everyday life was in the 1950s and 60s…
The Constitution of the United Kingdom
Many nations around the world govern through a written constitution, which lays out the fundamental laws of the land and rights of the people in one single legal document. So why doesn’t the UK have a written constitution? The answer can be found in our history…
Robin Goodfellow
The fairy, sprite or imp Robin Goodfellow is one of the most mischievous characters in English folklore…
A A Milne War Years
The author A.A. Milne is best known for his lovable creation Winnie-the-Pooh, a bear of very little brain, and his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Owl and Tigger. However some of his work had a darker side, influenced by his first-hand experiences of the horrors of World War One…