The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth of Nations (often simply referred to as The Commonwealth) is a voluntary association comprising 56 independent and equal countries. While its origins lie…
Tag: The United Kingdom
The Lake District
With the first bank holiday of the summer now upon us in the UK, travellers are setting their sights on a quintessential British escape –…
Stately Homes
Stately homes are the epitome of British culture, namely architecture. These big beautiful houses are often located in the rolling hills of the British countryside…
April Fools’ Day
Today is 1st April, which is a special day in the UK. It’s April Fools’ Day. Loved by youngsters and pranksters across the country, April…
Conkers
Conkers is a famous childhood game that can be played in autumn in the UK. Learn all about the rules and aim, of the game in today's blog.
Autumn In The UK
Autumn is a beautiful season in the UK. Learn about life in the UK during this time of the year as well as some key vocabulary to talk about autumn.
The Bank of England
The Bank of England is the central bank to the UK and holds an important post in the financial sector. Learn all about the origins of the bank, the pu…
UK Shopping Hotspots
Most people visiting the UK head to London for shopping. It's a fantastic city with so many shops on offer but it's not the only place in the UK with …
Paddington Bear
Despite coming from the jungles of Peru, Paddington Bear is synonymous with British culture, but why? Learn all about Paddington in today's blog!
Harry Potter
Most people around the world will have heard "Harry Potter". It originated right here in the UK and when travelling around the country, you can see th…
UK Currency
The UK has its own currency, the pound sterling. Learn all about the currency denominations and the history of the GBP in today's blog.
Devolved Governments
The UK works on the global scale with the centralised government in London, which represents the entire United Kingdom. However, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland…
UK General Elections
Voting at a general election generally happens every 5 years in the UK. Find out in today's blog how the voting system works, who can vote, where you …
The UK Political System
The UK is governed under a constitutional monarchy. What does this mean? Who is in charge? What does the government do?
Mischief Night
Mischief Night is a UK-wide annual event that is now celebrated across many English-speaking countries. Learn all about its traditions in today's blog…
UK Halloween Traditions
Halloween is one of the most widely celebrated days in the UK. Learn all about the traditions that take place here in this week's blog.
English Heritage
The UK is steeped in history and many castles, sites and abbeys have been restored and protected by English Heritage for natives and tourists to learn…
Freshers Week
Most universities across the UK start a new academic year at the end of September or beginning of October. Although many students are returning to…
What Does A Change in Monarchy Mean?
The monarchy is heavily integrated into British society and with a change from a Queen to a King, there are a lot of administrative and societal chang…
UK State Funerals
State funerals are a rare occasion in the UK but they have a lot of pomp and ceremony. More recently has been the state funeral for our late Queen.
