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Quick visits to London

June 4, 2013
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If you’re travelling Europe, Britain is a country you’ve probably planned to see. But many people underestimate just how much there is to see and do in what seems like such a small country. If you only have a short amount of time in the British Isles, London will probably be the first place you’re [...]

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Getting out of London into the countryside

June 3, 2013
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Every tourist coming to Britain must visit London at least once. There are so many things to see and do, and it truly is just the epitome of everything British. But you don’t want to spend all your time in the country in the capital

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Five Must See British Films

June 3, 2013
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Narrowing down a list of best British films is difficult, not just because of debating what films stand out as most culturally British. There are so many to choose from! This list picks out five films that I think have made a cinematic impact (mainstream or cult) and have gained “must-see” status.

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How to Make Coronation Chicken

June 3, 2013
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In the US we make something that we call chicken salad but isn’t a salad in the traditional sense. In its most basic form it is comprised of cold leftover cubed or shredded chicken meat, a small bit of diced onion and celery, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise.

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The World of Mrs. Windsor

June 1, 2013
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On the sixtieth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, I thought you might enjoy this stunning info-graphic all about Mrs. Windsor. Long may she reign!

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Matt Smith Leaving Doctor Who

June 1, 2013
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I had a post planned for this week, but as I sat down to write it, the big announcement came through from the BBC. Matt Smith will be hanging up his bow tie after the Christmas special and retiring as the Doctor.

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Remembering the Queen’s Coronation

May 31, 2013
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The year 2012 was certainly a big year for Queen Elizabeth. When King George VI died on February 6th, 1952 Princess Elizabeth succeeded her father to become Queen Elizabeth II. As only the second British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee, Britain and The Royal Family celebrated in style last year.

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Win a Coronation Mug and Tea Caddy from the Bees Knees British Imports

May 31, 2013
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The Queen’s Jubilee celebrations continue this year as June 2nd will mark the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation. To commemorate this special occasion The Bee’s Knees British Imports is offering a souvenir Emma Bridgewater half pint mug and tea caddy to match.

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Inside St Pancras Station

May 30, 2013
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St. Pancras railway station is probably London’s finest – looking as much like a gothic cathedral than the Victorian railway station it was designed to be. It opened in 1868 and takes pride of place on Euston Road although its neighbours

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