History

The Enigma of William & Kate’s Wedding

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!The following is a guest post from Graham Greenglass. In the week leading up to the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton something unusual, and I suppose spontaneous, occurred. Continue Reading →

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

On Sunday 3rd June 2012 the River Thames will provide the backdrop for the Diamond Jubilee River Pageant – the largest flotilla to be assembled on the river in modern times – as the public are invited to take part in one of the major celebrations of Her Majesty’s Continue Reading →

British Photo of the Week: John Lennon Peace Monument

“It matters not who you love, where you love, why you love, when you love or how you love, it matters only that you love.” “Love is the answer, and you know that for sure.” “If everyone demanded peace instead of another television Continue Reading →

Circles of Influence

I found this image online and thought it was really interesting; it includes some major figures from British history. (Source)  Continue Reading →

The Royal Wedding on DVD

The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton will be available on DVD from the BBC America Shop starting tomorrow. This amazing, commemorative DVD of the event is on sale just four short weeks after the April 29 event! This wonderful keepsake  captures Continue Reading →

Scissors beat paper

There are many reasons for loving Winston Churchill, this is just one more.   Photo credit: http://link-shrink.com/9690 Special thanks to Paul Parkinson for sharing it with me. Interested in guest posting on Smitten by Britain? Email me by clicking on Continue Reading →

Prince William and St. Andrews

The following is part of a media centre release from Visit Britain: The St Andrews Royal and Ancient Golf Club first met here in the spiritual home of golf in 1754, though it was first played here as early as the 15th century. The Old Course, most famous of the Continue Reading →

Who was John Constable?

I get a lot of enjoyment from interacting with my readers on Smitten by Britain’s Facebook page. If you haven’t joined yet, be sure to check it out. One of the things I like to do is post bits of trivia from British history and culture. I love trivia. This Continue Reading →

The difference between the U.K., Great Britain and England

Pay attention kids, there will be a quiz afterward. Got it? Good. To learn more, stick with me. In the meantime, let’s see how much you know clever clogs. (See, I wasn’t kidding. But just have fun.) (Special thanks to my mate Hadyn who always has Continue Reading →

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Last week a new museum celebrating the life of Scotland’s poet laureate, Robert Burns, opened in Alloway, his birthplace. Enjoy this video tour of the museum. View a photo slide show of Rabbie’s new Birthplace Museum by clicking here or clicking Continue Reading →