Exploring Englishness

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"Yes, there is something distinctive and recognisable in English civilisation. It is a culture as individual as that of Spain. It is somehow bound up with solid breakfasts and gloomy Sundays, smoky towns and winding roads, green fields and red pillar-boxes. It has a flavour of its own."

'The Lion and the Unicorn' (1941), from The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell, four vols (1968)

Follow these links to discover more about England and its people, both past and present:

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Discover the English through these handy links:

2000 Years of Art and Invention: Take a look at the role the English have played in the development of the civilized world over the last 2000 years.
Londoners: Londoners include people of all nationalities, races and religion. Find out more about them.
The Dissolution of the Monasteries: In the 16th century, the Dissolution of the Monasteries had a huge impact on the life and landscape of England.
Regional Flavours: Discover the recipes for oodles of traditional and modern English dishes.
Creatures of English Folklore: An A-Z of hounds, punkies, nixies and knockers.
English Festivals: Features highlighting England's traditional festivals and holidays.
How to Do it Like the English: An assortment of how to pages with instructions ranging from making a cup of tea to serving oysters.
The English Seaside Holiday: The traditional bucket and spade holiday/vacation is an English invention of the mid-18th century.
London at War: 1939-1945: Discover what it was like for Londoners during the Blitz, visit Churchill's war cabinet rooms and read about everyday life for the citizens of England's capital city during those difficult years.
Traditional English Events: If you're planning a trip to England, or even if you live locally and just fancy a traditional day out, this easy reference to what's happening where and when in England's towns and counties will make life simpler.
News & Views: Stay up to date with all that goes on in England on a daily basis.