Cities in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen,
Inverness, Stirling, Perth, Dundee
Scottish cities offer some of the best city breaks in Europe.
In Scotland s capital
Edinburgh visit the National Gallery of Scotland, widely acclaimed as one of the
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Cities in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Stirling, Perth, Dundee Scottish cities offer some of the best city breaks in Europe. In Scotland s capital Edinburgh visit the National Gallery of Scotland, widely acclaimed as one of the world s best collections of art. Also in Edinburgh the Museum of Scotland offers the definitive history of Scotland under one roof. Add to this a host of monuments, a historic castle and palace and a huge number of tourist attractions along Edinburgh s Royal Mile all tightly compact in the centre - you have the recipe for a top Scottish city break. Top Scottish city Glasgow is an award winner in art and design. Glasgow s architecture is particularly impressive. The city has a number of centres offering a host of museums and attractions. Look to the East End for the superb People s Palace for the social and industrial history of Glasgow. Move west to Kelvingrove and the Hunterian for the best of Scottish and Euro
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What is England s national costume?
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UK where our students live.
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What is England s national costume? Please note: We have mainly written about England, as that is the country within the UK where our students live. We would be very happy for schools and visitors to send us information we can add to our website on Wales and Scotland. England, unlike Wales and Scotland, has no national dress. Some people think men in England wear suits and bowler hats but it is very unusual these days to see anyone wearing a bowler hat. On the other hand, our customs and traditions involve a wide variety of costumes, from the spectacular ceremonies associated with monarchy to the traditional costumes worn by morris dancers and others at English country fairs. In London you can see men dressed in a red costume like in the two photographs below. These men are called Beefeaters and are very important because they look after our queen and her jewels. Some people say this is the nearest thing to our national costume.
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Wales
WALES is one of the four major political divisions that make up the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are the
other divisions of the United Kingdom, which is often called simply Great Britain or
Britain.
Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales.
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Wales WALES is one of the four major political divisions that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland are the other divisions of the United Kingdom, which is often called simply Great Britain or Britain. Cardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. THIS IS OUR FLAG SO WHERE IS WALES EXACTLY This is the Welsh flag. It is called the Draig Coch which means the Red Dragon. We are in Western Europe and form part of the United Kingdom POPULATION Wales has a population of nearly 3 million people. Most live in the industrialised and formerly industrialised areas of southern Wales. The growth of population in these areas took place in the 1600 s and during the Industrial Revolution, a period of rapid industrialisation that began in the 1700 s. At that time, people came to the region from rural Wales and from England. Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea grew as ports to serve the coal and iron indus
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Do you have any distinct dating and marriage
customs in Britain?
Dating
Dating usually starts in the teenage years although some kids at primary school age are
now having boy and girl friends from the age of 8 years and upwards.
Traditionally, girls used to wait for the lads to make the first move, but these days
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Do you have any distinct dating and marriage customs in Britain? Dating Dating usually starts in the teenage years although some kids at primary school age are now having boy and girl friends from the age of 8 years and upwards. Traditionally, girls used to wait for the lads to make the first move, but these days equality rules. A popular venue for the first date is the cinema (movie House). Under the age of sixteen, parent s permission for marriage must be sought. At 18 you can get married without anyones permission The trend nowadays is to marry later. Many couples are living together first for all sorts of reasons such as finance. See Family Life for more details . . . Weddings Over half the weddings in the UK take place in local register offices and the rest are religious ceremonies of one kind or another. A few years ago changes in the law allowed couples to get married in all sorts of places (known as a civil Wedding Ceremony). Most weddings ta
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Typical Traditional English Dishes
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Christmas Dinner
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Typical Traditional English Dishes Please note: We have mainly written about England, as that is the country within the UK where our students live. We would be very happy for schools and visitors to send us information we can add to our website on Wales and Scotland. Christmas Dinner Traditional English dishes have had competition from other dishes over the years. Despite this, if you visit England, you can still be served up the traditional foods we have been eating for years. "Harry’s mouth fell open. The dishes in front of him were now piled with food. He had never seen so many things he liked to eat on one table: roast beef, roast chicken, pork chops and lamb chops, Yorkshire pudding, peas, carrots, gravy, ketchup and, for some strange reason, mint humbugs. " Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, J. K. Rowling Main meal dishes Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding This is England s traditional Sunday lunch, which is a family affair. Yorkshire Puddin
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Important Cities In England
There are a number of important cities in England which are famous for heritage,
tradition, culture as well as for economic and political reasons.
Education and sports
have also made these cities famous.
All these important cities in England has been a
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Important Cities In England There are a number of important cities in England which are famous for heritage, tradition, culture as well as for economic and political reasons. Education and sports have also made these cities famous. All these important cities in England has been a part of the history of the country and there are various important incidents associated to them. The most important city in England is London. It is also the capital city of the country. Most of the administrative and economic activities of the countries take place in this city. It is also famous for its universities as well. Sports is also an important part of the city. Liverpool, another important city of England is also a major port of the country. It is also for its cathedrals and art galleries. Leeds is famous for its shopping and nightlife as well as various educational institutions are also located here. Some of the important museums are also located here. Leeds is al
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Christianity
The Christian Church Year
Christianity is the world s biggest religion, with about 2.
2 billion followers worldwide.
It is
based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000
years ago.
Through its missionary activity Christianity has spread to most parts of the
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Christianity The Christian Church Year Christianity is the world s biggest religion, with about 2. 2 billion followers worldwide. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago. Through its missionary activity Christianity has spread to most parts of the globe. Place of Origin Israel Founder Jesus of Nazareth Sacred Text The Bible - Old and New Testaments Sacred Building Church, Chapel, Cathedral Holy Places Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Lourdes (a popular place of pilgrimage), Rome, Canterbury Major Festivals Easter, Christmas Main Branches. (Denominations) Anglican, Roman Catholic, Free Churches, Orthodox, Reformed, Who is the founder of Christianity? Jesus Christ, who was crucified around A. D. 30 in Jerusalem, is the founder of Christianity. Who is Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He came to earth to teach about love and fellowship. He represents the person that all Christians must strive
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Unusual Folklore Customs and Ceremonies
A long time ago the year was marked out with special days which marked the passing
year.
These were days of celebrations where people would do things, eat things or
make things which they would not normally do.
Some of these celebrations may seem
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Unusual Folklore Customs and Ceremonies A long time ago the year was marked out with special days which marked the passing year. These were days of celebrations where people would do things, eat things or make things which they would not normally do. Some of these celebrations may seem strange, funny and even mad to visitors to our country. Where else can you you watch adults run down a steep hill chasing a ball of cheese? Below is a calendar of our unusual customs, ceremonies and traditions in England and other parts of Britain. January Twelfth Night, 6th January Baddeley Cake, Drury Lane Theatre, London - on On Twelfth Night the cast of the current play eat cake and drink wine in memory of an actor from the 18th Century who bequeathed money to the theatre s hardship fund. Fireball-Whirling Ceremony, Stonehaven, Scotland On the night of the Old New Year s Eve, young men whirl balls of burning rope around their heads. Haxey Hood Game, Haxey, Lincolnshire -
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What is the Climate like in the UK?
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What is the Climate like in the UK? Please note: We have mainly written about England, as that is the country within the UK where our students live. We would be very happy for schools and visitors to send us information we can add to our website on Wales and Scotland. Contrary to popular belief, it DOES NOT rain every day in England or in the rest of the UK! However, it is always advisable to bring some type of waterproof clothing and keep yourself psychologically prepared! ;-)) Britain is an island country and the surrounding sea gives England a varied climate. We never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and rainy the next. As we have such a variable climate changing from from day to day, it is difficult to predict the weather. In general we have warm summers and cool winters. Our summers are cooler than those on the continent, but the winters are milder. Temperate Climate The overall climate in England
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Commonwealth of Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2007
Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK
Official languages English
Membership 53 sovereign states
Leaders
Head of the
Commonwealth
Queen Elizabeth II
Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma Appointed 24 November 2007
Establishment
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Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2007 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders Head of the Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth II Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma Appointed 24 November 2007 Establishment Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926 Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931 London Declaration 28 April 1949 Area Total 31,462,574 km² 12,147,768 sq mi Population 2005 estimate 1,921,974,000 Density 61. 09/km² 158. 2/sq mi Website thecommonwealth. org The Commonwealth of Nations, usually known as the Commonwealth and sometimes as the British Commonwealth, is currently a voluntary association of 53 independent sovereign states, most of which are former British colonies (the exceptions being the United Kingdom itself and Mozambique). The Commonwealth is an international organisation through which countries with diverse social, political, and economic backgrounds co
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Spain
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