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1. Christmas Robin Greetings Here in the UK, few things say Christmas quite as much as the traditional English robin. You'll find this favourite British bird on greetings cards, Christmas cakes, tree ornaments and decorations everywhere. In fact, the Christmas greetings card...
2. British Christmas Cakes The traditional British Christmas Cake is full of fruit, nuts, and spices, usually with added alcohol in the form of brandy or rum. It's a rich mixture, covered with royal icing (a kind of frosting) and decorated. It's often the centrepiece of the Ch...
3. Quiz: Are you an expert on Edinburgh? Go on... give it a try. You might surprise yourself at how much you know about Edinburgh! And if not, well you might learn a thing or two along the way. The first question is an easy one. They do get a little more challenging - but if you've visi...
4. Garner Rix and the Royalton Raid - 1780 Garner Rix was just 12 when he moved with his father, pregnant mother, two sisters and three brothers from a farm in Connecticut to a log cabin on the banks of the White River, a place that would one day be called Royalton, Vermont. He helped h...
5. David Tennant David Tennant is a familiar face to any Doctor Who or Harry Potter fans, having played the 10th Doctor in the TV series of the former, and Barty Crouch in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The ladies may also remember him from when he pl...
6. Kate Middleton The British babe who might be a princess some day.  Have you seen her in a bikini? Have you heard the latest news about Kate and Prince William? Don't miss it, look below!
7. de Havilland Mosquito fighter bomber One of the most famous aircraft of all time, the Mosquito was called the "Wooden Wonder", as it was entirely wood airframe. At the time of its development it was faster than the contemporary fighter planes, and so a fighter variant was developed. It...
8. British Heavyweight Champions The British title is the oldest championship in boxing history. In 1909 matchmaker and President of the National Sporting Club Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, decided to award the British Champion in each weight division a championship belt. The...
9. British Gas Homecare 400 British Gas Homecare 400 plans offer you comprehensive cover for your home giving busy home owners complete peace of mind when they have an unexpected home emergency. Homecare 400 is the premier maintenance and breakdown repair service for your gas bo...
10. Visit D-Day Beaches in Normandy On June 6, 1944, the allied invasion to liberate Europe from the grip of the Nazis was begun on the beaches in Normandy. Military leaders chose this area because it was within air strike distance of Britain and was less heavily defended than other ar...
11. Who is Doctor Who? A great icon of classic British science-fiction, Doctor Who has been on our televisions since 1963, and has seen a recent revival. Now in his 10th reincarnation, the Doctor travels through time with his companion, having amazing adventures and saving...
12. Si'mybio Si'mybio is a tiny archipelago of beautiful islands somewhere in the South Pacific. 14.40N & 173.12W. Formerly known as the Isles of Crappais, their inhabitants are blessed with beauty, virility and intelligence. The Minister of Tourism (lef...
13. Northern Soul Music Northern Soul is the term used in the United Kingdom for a type of mid-tempo and up-tempo heavy-beat soul music (of mainly African American origin) that was popularized in Northern England in the mid 1960s. The term also refers to the associated danc...
14. Black Books A Little Known UK Comedy Gem To fans of this very funny often surreal comedy series, I hope you will find something new here to interest you. To everyone else you are in for a treat! Black Books was originally broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK, starring Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey...
15. Charlie and Lola Charlie and Lola is fun series targeted at preschool audiences about a boy named Charlie and his sister, Lola. Featuring a unique "collage" animation style and catchy background themes, the show follows the pair as Charlie helps out his often rather...
16. Godalming, Surrey, England The town of Godalming has a population of more than 21,000 and is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England in the county of Surrey. Godalming is midway between London and the south coast and both are easy to reach by public an...
17. Choosing A University How do you choose the right university? Where can you get the best information to make your choice? What is university life like? What are the things you need to know so that you can choose the best uni'? Finding information that explains how to...
18. The Benny Hill Show The Benny Hill Show was a groudbreaking comedic television show that originally aired in The United Kingdom. The program featured the original, often racy comedy of the show's namesake, Benny Hill.
19. Around the World with Blue: International Blue's Clues Blue's Clues has become a world-wide phenomenon!  Check out these Blue's Clues links from around the world-- you'll find some fascinating stuff, and some really fun new hosts! Have you heard of Kevin?  How about Duarte?  This is not yo...
20. The Mallard - the fastest steam engine An A4 Pacific class engine, built for speed and efficiency, the Mallard holds an unbroken record as the fastest steam engine in the world. She achieved the feat amid much publicity in 1936, and her record has stood ever since. Retiring from the high...