Squidoo : Top 100 List

Charlie and Lola

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:40:30 -0600

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...

Diana Rigg

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:55:06 -0600

Mention the name of Diana Rigg (born July 20, 1938) to most people and they conjure up a picture of�the sexy, leather clad agent, Emma Peel,�of the 1960s TV series, "The Avengers". However, there has been so much more to the actin...

Block Buster! British Glam Rock of the 70s

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:51:55 -0600

At the beginning of the 1970s, I was in my early teens, an excellent age to appreciate a new phenomenon about to hit the British airwaves: Glam Rock.

At the time Glam was a joke. Those of us with Sweet records were laughed at by our friends who were...

New Doctor Who TV Series

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:28:08 -0600

Doctor Who - the longest running science fiction TV series - is back. Over 26 years we have seen the Time Lord regenerate multiple times, and after a long vacation in the outer reaches of time and space, he's returned for more adventures...

The four...

Mr. Bean

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:37:37 -0600

Mr. Bean is a character played by Rowan Atkinson.� He is a child-like, socially inept, clumsy guy who tries hard and means well, but�by such often finds himself is difficult situations.� Mr. Bean's greatest talent is his imagination.&n...

The Cottingley Fairy Photographs

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:25:50 -0600

The story of two young girls and the photographs that created controversy, hope and curiosity for over 63 years.

Elsie Wright was 16 and her cousin, Frances Griffiths, was 10 in 1917 when the first two photographs of the famous Cottingley Fairies we...

The Avengers: The TV Series

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:39:53 -0600

The TV series�The Avengers is a blend of espionage, fantasy and sometimes science fiction that has appealed to�those who enjoy witty, off-beat television. While this British�programme (produced by ABC-TV in the UK)�acquired a huge...

Lauren Child: Charlie and Lola, Clarice Bean and More!

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:28:34 -0600

Lauren Child is the British author and illustrator of fabulous children's books for kids of all ages! Charlie and Lola appeals to both preschoolers and tweeners (as it stars one of each), and Clarice Bean is a tweener who can't seem to pay attention,...

David Tennant

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:19:38 -0600

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...

10 Places to See in the UK Before You Die

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 03:16:44 -0600

The UK may be small, but it's full of a variety of amazing places stretching right from John O'Groats to Lands End.

Here are some of the most iconic sights that our small island has to offer. Please feel free to add your own suggestions to the bottom...

Coupling - The Hit BBC Comedy

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:13:11 -0600

Coupling is a hilarious British comedy that ran from 2000 to 2004 on Britain's BBC2 and won "Best TV Comedy" at the 2003 British Comedy Awards.

The show focuses on the lives and relationships of the six main characters.� They are all c...

Becoming A Driving Instructor In The United Kingdom

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:39:32 -0600

We've all seen the glossy TV adverts with smiling driving instructors, nice shiny cars and the promises of earning lots of money and having the freedom to work the hours you choose.

All you need is a driving licence and to complete their training c...

Vita Sackville-West

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:10:56 -0600

I have been fascinated by Vita Sackville-West for over a decade.� This woman was so many extraordinary things:� author, biographer, poet, correspondent, wife, mother, lover, aristocrat, gardener and so much more.� And she did each with...

England National Soccer Team

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:13:56 -0600

Skef's lens on the England National Soccer Team. Here you can find the England team headlines, the latest news on star player Wayne Rooney, a lot of history, some entertainment and tons of goodies. All the things to get you in the mood for the next E...

Marc Bolan & T.Rex

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:29:29 -0600

The saga of Marc Bolan (born 30 September, 1947 - died 16 September, 1977), leader of glam rock group T.Rex, is one of a spunky little dreamer who looked and played the part of an elvish minstrel; whose bizarre voice and songs were dismissed by criti...

Edinburgh Pub Guide: The Last Drop

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:54:13 -0600

The Last Drop is a�pub in the very centre of Edinburgh's historical Old Town and can be found at 74/78 The Grassmarket.�It is a place of wooden beams,�a�friendly atmosphere, fine ales and quality food.

It is a pub I have been visi...

Celtic Elegance - Exploring, Learning, Listening, Browsing

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:43:11 -0600

Why do our heart strings resonate to the sounds of a Celtic harp? Why are our eyes drawn to decipher the intricate weavings of a piece of Celtic knotwork? What cultural threads pull us backward in time, with the rhythm of a bodhran (a traditional Cel...

The Boleyn Girls

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:10:19 -0600

Sisters Mary and Anne Boleyn were both deeply involved with King Henry VIII, and the Boleyn family was a major influence at the beginning of the Reformation in England.

These two fascinating women are in the spolight again, nearly 500 years later, t...

Captain Pugwash

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:59 -0600

Capt. Horatio Pugwash was a favorite fictional cartoon pirate for a number of generations of children. First broadcast in 1957 the adventures of his ship and crew appeared regularly on BBC television for the next couple of decades. Many urban myths s...

Joanna Lumley

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:56:43 -0600

Joanna Lamond Lumley was born on 1 May 1946 in Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Her parents were Major James Rutherford Lumley, who served in the 6th Gurkha Rifles, a regiment of the British Indian Army, and Thya Rose Weir; they married in 1941.

After the...

The Kumars at No. 42

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:36:32 -0600

The Kumars at No. 42, is a hilarious britcom, now found on BBC America. The Kumars are an Indian-British family in North London, who host a talk show, hosted by son Sanjeev, in the TV studio they build in the backyard. It is part scripted, part impro...

The Eurovision Song Contest: The UK Entries

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:07:32 -0600

A lookback at the songs that have represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest since it first entered in 1957.
Truly a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
�Enjoy!

Discovering Scotland: Inveraray

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:20:33 -0600

Inveraray is a small, picture-postcard town on the shores of Loch Shira�and Loch Fyne, in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland. It is no more than two hours' drive from the centre of Glasgow, yet creates the impression -�surrounded by the l...

Godalming, Surrey, England

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:25:44 -0600

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 and...

NOTTS COUNTY FOOTBALL CLUB - The World's Oldest League Club - THE MAGPIES

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:37:18 -0600

Notts County are back in pre-season training, complete with high quality new signings, new backroom staff, a new pitch and the Spion Kop will be for home supporters from this coming season.

Notts are back in business and chairman John Armstrong-Holm...

EGADS IT'S EEYORE!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:49:49 -0600

Let's face it, what would the world be without "wet blankets" and "party-'pooh'pers"!?

There would be no one to cry in your beer, rain on your parade, or weep "woe is me" in your handkerchief, that's what!

"Good morning Mary Sunshine" may be on the...

The Girl Next Door

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:33:37 -0600

The Girl Next Door image is one of stereotypes. An image that has been placed on wholesome, unassuming or average females. The film of the same name, of course, took this to the extremes.

This lens shows pictures of a normal Girl Next Door stereotype....

Patrick Macnee

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:26:42 -0600

Patrick Macnee is probably best remembered for his role as the urbane super sleuth, John Steed, in the Sixties television series, The Avengers.

While he will be forever identified with this role, Macnee has also carved out a successful career as a t...

Simon Pegg

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:58:16 -0600

Simon Pegg (born 14 February, 1970) is an English comedian, writer and film and television actor. He has also performed stand-up comedy.

He is known for his title roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and for the British sitcom Spaced. Much of his...

Janey Lee Grace

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:26:26 -0600

Janey is a UK expert in the field of eco-living. She is also an "Always Juggling" Mum - someone I can really identify with!

On Saturday 12th July 2008, I went to an "Eco Fair" at our local Secondary School, in Hertfordshire. Janey was one of the spe...

James Bolam

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:24:29 -0600

James Bolam is one of Britain's most enduring actors, with a career stretching from the early 60's to the present.� Beginning with appearances in the TV cop series Z-Cars and then in films such as A Kind of Loving and The Loneliness...

Retail Computer System Solutions

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:37:06 -0600

In-Tech Solutions was formed in 1991 with the principle objective of developing business software solutions for industry and commerce. The company now possesses a considerable portfolio of software products, branded as CHOISE, that are installed and...

TIDDLYWINKS

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:32:37 -0600

The�obscure,�oft-ridiculed "parlor game" of tiddlywinks may be just thing to meet the diverse needs of today's diffident dabblers, destiny-driven doodlers and�die-hard dare-devils.

An�affordable yet�amicable�spo...

Cymru Cascades

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:13:44 -0600

Welcome to Cymru Cascades, a specialist division of Rainbow Photography. I adore waterfalls of any size, and whenever I need peace and�tranquility I�head�for the waterfalls�of South Wales where�I live, camera and tripod in to...

The New Avengers: The TV Series

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:48:12 -0600

Actress�Linda Thorson (Tara King)�was�the final partner for John Steed in the original, classic Avengers series which ended in 1969. �While American (and to some extent British viewers) had not taken to the character, the French...

The books of John Le Carre

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:28:53 -0600

John Le Carre is the English writer best known for disillusioned, suspenseful spy novels based on a wide knowledge of international espionage. Le Carr�'s famous hero is George Smiley, a Chekhovian character and shadow like member of the Britis...

Chatsworth House and Estate

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:20:09 -0600

As a born and bred native of Derbyshire, England, I would like to use this Squidoo Lens to inform the world about one of the delights of my home region. Chatsworth is one of Britain's best loved historic houses and is arguably the most famous buildin...

New Discworld Books by Terry Pratchett

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:34:22 -0600

Making Money is a newest Terry Pratchett book in the Discworld series, published in September of 2007. It is the second book featuring Moist von Lipwig, and involves the Ankh-Morpork mint and specifically the introduction of paper money to the city.

T...

Jonny Lee Miller

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:59:49 -0600

Jonny Lee Miller (born November 15, 1972) has recently re-entered the public conscious as the lead actor in the new ABC drama "Eli Stone".

Known for his starring role in the movie "Trainspotting" and the short-lived CBS series "Smith", Miller's forg...

Jamie Cullum

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:03:11 -0600

British pianist/vocalist Jamie Cullum mixes jazz with melodic pop and rock into a crossover style that calls to mind such artists as Harry Connick Jr. and Norah Jones. In that vein, Cullum will just as often cover a swinging jazz standard as a modern...

Rob Halford

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:14:54 -0600

Rob Halford is one of the legends of heavy metal.

Best known as the lead vocalist for the equally legendary Judas Priest, Rob has also performed as the vocalist with Black Sabbath and has formed two bands of his own - Fight and Halford.

Famous for...

Cardiff, South Wales. BEAUTIFUL!

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:37:42 -0600

Coming to Cardiff?� Great!

I have lived here all my life, so here is everything you should do when you visit:

Benny Hill

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:34:42 -0600

Benny Hill, whose name at birth was Alfred Hawthorn Hill, was born in United Kingdom in 1925. Hill enjoyed a long run as one of the most recognizable comedic faces on British television.

Learning To Drive A Car In The UK

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:39:14 -0600

Most people want to learn to drive a car at some point in their lives.

The aim of this lens is to pass on some (hopefully!) helpful advice to anyone wanting to find out more about what's involved in learning to drive a car in the UK.

We run Clearwa...

Light Dimmers for Residential Properties

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:27:01 -0600

A Guide to choosing light dimmers for residential properties in the UK and Europe.� Lighting design guides offer best practice lighting design advice for you to apply to your home, right the way through to the detailed installation instructions...

Tan Hill Inn - Great Britain's Highest Pub!

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 21:19:08 -0600

High on the Pennine watershed in North Yorkshire's most Northerly tip lies a very special place.

Tan Hill Inn stands on a site which makes it rather inaccessible for much of the winter and holds a magnetic pull to those in search of a different kind...

Sold Dispatch Now: How to Make �6000 - �15000 pa. from Amazon, Sharon Fussell - Reviewed

Sat, 31 May 2008 05:56:13 -0600

Sold Dispatch Now: How to Make �6000 - �15000 pa. from Amazon, Sharon Fussell - Reviewed

Unbelievable! That was my first reaction when I came across this book! The old saying - "If something looks to good to be true, it's probably be...

lighting ideas for the family living room

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:20:41 -0600

Being able to set the lighting in your family living room to the right levels will make you, your family and your friends feel so much more relaxed on every occasion. To them it will just appear natural. You on the other hand, will understand how to...

Kim Wilde

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:16:26 -0600

Kim Smith was born on November 18, 1960, in Chiswick, West London, England. Smith, who would later change her name to Kim Wilde, would go on to become a 1980s pop music icon, an author and an award winning professional gardener.

The Sinclair C5

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:18:02 -0600

Sir Clive Sinclair launched the Sinclair C5 in 1985 with huge publicity. They were supposed to revolutionise transport by providing a compact, affordable electric commuter vehicle which could be driven without a drivers license or road tax.

They wer...

Beatle-Fans

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:49:43 -0600

Hi everybody!� It's Kat from beatle-fans.com a new website by and for die hard Beatle fans.� Beatle-fans.com is the best place on the web to find news, articles, videos, tribute band information,� books, merchandise and more on the Fab...

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:17:21 -0600

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds was a 1978 concept album by Jeff Wayne and others, retelling the story of The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. Starring Richard Burton as the narrator-protagonist, Justin Hayward (The Moody Blues...

UK Practical Driving Test (Cars)

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:06:07 -0600

The practical driving test is a test of ability to drive a car without assistance from an instructor or accompanying driver. It covers a range of situations and road conditions and involves demonstrating ability to manoeuvre the car safely in both fo...

King Henry VIII of England

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:18:58 -0600

King Henry VIII (1491-1547) was strong and ruthless king of the Tudor era. He was appointed Defender of the Faith by the Pope, but when the king decided to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon, a split with the Catholic Church occurred.

England joi...

Queen Elizabeth I of England

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:37:50 -0600

Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled England for 45 years. During her reign, Mary, Queen of Scots was executed (1587) and the Spanish Armada was defeated (1588).

Elizabeth I is regarded as one of the most greatest English monarchs. She inherited a we...

The Top 10 UK Singles Chart

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:08:34 -0600

The UK Top 10 best selling singles are announced each Sunday at 4pm UK time and broadcast by BBC Radio One as part of their Official Chart Show, which includes the full Top 40.

This lens brings together the songs, the artists, the videos and the char...

Chipping Campden, Cotswolds UK

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:42:34 -0600

Chipping Campden or Campden - not Chipping Camden! - is one of the most charming and unspoilt of the Cotswold towns.

Consisting of Chipping Campden, Broad Campden and Blockley, and set on the edge of the Cotswolds, this historic town in north Gloucest...

Encyclopaedia Britannica (9th Edition)

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:34:27 -0600

The famous 9th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica�has been�nicknamed the "scholar's edition" due to�superb quality of the articles and the high caliber of the contributors.

It was published in 1875 (and a supplement added...

Horsham

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:31:57 -0600

Welcome to Horsham a Historic Market Town in West Sussex, England. Here you will find up to date information about Horsham including forums posts, photographs, events�and links to Horsham based websites- "Horsham Time Well Spent"

Learning to drive in and around Blackpool with Colin Storey and the AA driving school

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:25:53 -0600

The�Secret of You Getting A Full UK Driving Licence Properly�is ......... there are no secrets, simply�Get The Best Instructor You Can Afford.

I have absolutely no doubt that all of the Blackpool driving schools and fully qualified driv...

Florence Nightingale

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:23:35 -0600

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), often known as "the lady with the lamp", was the great reformer of hospital nursing. Her reforms have influenced much of modern health care.

Having trained as a nurse (against the wishes of her family), she heard of...

The Peak District

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:07:48 -0600

A lens to introduce you to one of the British Isles' most beautiful areas of natural beauty. Close to many indsutrial centres, this area is a breath of fresh air!

From the wilds of Kinder Scout and Bleaklow, the peat-bogged haggs and groughs of the No...

FOR COD'S SAKE!

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:02:34 -0600

This light-hearted lens is devoted to fishy food and forgotten words. Frankly, if you hate fried fish, dislike chips with malt vinegar on top, and can't abide an acronym with more than one meaning, then you've probably come to the wrong spot.

On the...

The Nourish the Children Initiative - How YOU Can Save Lives for a Living

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 13:23:26 -0600

Will you help us to end this global injustice?

Total VitaMeals Served Through Our Work So Far Exceeds 100,000,000

(Please CLICK HERE for the current LIVE TOTAL)

Humanitarian Entrepreneurship is a specialised area within the burgeoning, but oft misu...

VICTORIA'S VENUE

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:24:53 -0600

What's in a name?�How about�one�with cachet�and charisma, or better yet, one�that is�used by both males and females?

VICTORIA�is a rather august if not�posh personal pronoun,�perhaps�because of its ass...

James Cook

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:08:14 -0600

James Cook (1728-79) was a famous English navigator. He entered the British Navy in 1755 and, after surveying Newfoundland and Labrador, he was asked to command an expedition to the Pacific Ocean to observe the transit of the planet Venus across the...

Great Britain 2008: The State of the Union

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:26:19 -0600

Last year marked the three hundredth anniversary of the Act of Union, which saw the amalgamation of the Scottish and English Parliaments and the formal establishment of this United Kingdom. During this period, our country has largely thrived and flou...

Showaddywaddy Video Showcase

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 03:43:06 -0600

One of my favourite bands of the 1970's was Showaddywaddy. This British band was different from all the other bands of the era by being two bands that had joined into one. This gave the band a unique sound as it had two of each band positions.

The st...

Shakin Stevens Video Showcase

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:51:15 -0600

Shakin Stevens was my favourite artist when I was younger, but unlike many other artists he wasn't an overnight success. Shakin Stevens paid his dues in the music industry for 10 years before he had his first hit single.

Shakin Stevens started out in...

Joe Cocker

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:54:16 -0600

One of the great rock voices of all time, the legendary Joe Cocker has had hit records in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. His gutsy, gravelly, unique vocal style and unmistakable stage presence have made Cocker one of the most dynamic and entertaining s...

The Cheapest UK Couriers Ever!

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:14:59 -0600

With deals from �6.64 to deliver packages of upto 30kg across the UK the prices some of these guys quote is unbelievable! �14.99 from UK to Germany, �14.99 to Portugal and Ireland. Plus, they collect from your door, so no need to ha...

UK Cash Back & Reward Shopping Sites - Reviewed & Rated

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:29 -0600

This lens will give details of all the Major UK Cash Back sites that offer� you money back when you shop online.

The principal is pretty simple as many retailers will pay others commission for sending shoppers to its site, the cashback sites work...

Union Jack Flag Stuff at CafePress

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:59:05 -0600

The purpose of this lens is to promote the section of my CafePress shop which specializes in designs using the Union Jack, Union Flag, and/or Flag of the United Kingdom & Great Britain. You can visit the section here:
www.cafepress.com/ameriwear/6...

Scouser Stuff

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:05:24 -0600

A long time ago, I used to chat on AOL with many people from the UK. I found that the ones that made me laugh the most, and were the nicest, happened to be from Liverpool. So, I thought I would put this wee Lens together for them.

This is dedicated to...

Lutron Lighting Control Systems

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:39:50 -0600

Lutron Lighting Control Systems

Julie Christie

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:47:10 -0600

An iconic figure of the 1960s, Julie Christie is an Academy Award-winning actress who appeared in a small, but substantial number of classic films in England and America during the '60s and early 1970s.

She was nominated for Best Actress at the 2008...

English Premier League

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:01:50 -0600

Your guide to the greatest soccer league in the world. The drama. The passion. The goals. It's the next best thing to being there. If you're a fan of the EPL, explore the links, content and fun all inside this English Premier League lens.

UK Driving Theory and Hazard Perception Test

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:28:23 -0600

Since July 1996, all UK learner drivers have had to pass a theory test before being allowed to take their practical test.

In 2002, a hazard perception element was added to the existing multiple choice element and you must now take and pass both of t...

Richard the Lionheart

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:01:34 -0600

Richard I (September 8, 1157 - April 6, 1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199.

Outside the Houses of Parliament there stands a statue of Richard I seated on his horse as testimony that he was one of England's bravest and greatest kings.

The Jive Romeros Video Showcase

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:34:21 -0600

To be completely honest I had never heard of The Jive Romeros until I started making these video showcases. I stumbled upon them while looking for my favourite artists on YouTube. The Jive Romeros are a classic Rock 'n' Roll band that are very remini...

William the Conqueror

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:22:57 -0600

William the Conqueror (or William I) (1027-1087) came from Normandy and conquered England in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was King of England from 1066 until 1087.

Roger Bannister

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:31:50 -0600

On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile in recorded history. The 25-year-old native of Harrow on the Hill, England, finished the distance in 3:59.4 at a meet between British AAA and Oxford University at Iffley Road Track in...

The Yorkshire Dales

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:35:42 -0600

As an erstwhile resident of Swaledale, one of Yorkshire's many dales, I feel honoured to be able to bring you this lens from the multiple perspectives of tourist, then resident and now exile!

Enjoy researching this very special part of Northern Englan...

Dennis The Menace

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:05:50 -0600

I grew up reading the escapades of Dennis The Menace and Gnasher, a comic strip in the Beano comic in the United Kingdom and as far as I knew he was the ONLY Dennis The Menace.

Years later I saw the film 'Dennis The Menace' starring Walter Matthau a...

Zennor

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:42:16 -0600

Zennor is a village set high on the cliffs in west Cornwall.

A road leads 1 km inland from Pendour Cove to Zennor village, where the Tinner's Arms will give you refreshment, and tell you something of the village's past.� St Sennen Chu...

Bruce Dickinson

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:01:57 -0600

Formerly the vocalist with Samson, Bruce joined heavy metal legends, Iron Maiden in 1980.

According to All Music Guide, Dickinson "was the most acclaimed and instantly recognizable vocalist to emerge from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement...

Oliver Cromwell

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:03:41 -0600

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an English military and political leader and was involved in making England into a republican Commonwealth.

During the English Civil War, he was the leader of the Roundheads in their fight against the Cavaliers. After...

Single Men and Women in Leicester

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:32:48 -0600

George Frideric Handel (videos, biography, downloads)

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:19:52 -0600

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a famous German composer who spent much of his life in England. He wrote operas and oratorios (including the oratorio, the Messiah). He also wrote the well-known Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks.

Rea...

Youth Hostels - Travel the Globe on a budget

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:39:34 -0600

A lens on The YHA in England and Wales, and the international movement as a whole.

The Youth Hostels Association operates a network of 227 Youth Hostels across England and Wales. Over 310,000 members receive a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation,...

William Byrd (videos, biography, downloads)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:04:12 -0600

William Byrd (1543-1623) was an English composer.

His works included anthems, church services, masses and Latin motets.

Edward Elgar (videos, biography, downloads)

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:36:53 -0600

Edward Elgar (1857-1934) was an English composer of the Romantic era of music. Some of his well-known works include the Enigma Variations and the Pomp and Circumstance Marches.

Researching British Soldiers Who Served in the 1914-18 Great War

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:51:25 -0600

At In the footsteps BATTLEFIELD TOURS we occasionally receive enquiries about how to trace the records of British soldiers who served in the 1814-18 Great War. We do our best to help, but our resources are limited. To help those wishing to research r...

Benjamin Britten (videos, biography, downloads)

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:09:31 -0600

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was a famous British composer. He created the school of British opera and wrote much instrumental and vocal music.

Some of his operas included Peter Grimes, Billy Budd, and Gloriana.

He wrote the War Requiem for the re-ope...

CRUMPETS CLUB

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:31:38 -0600

The Crazy Coots &�Crones�Crumpets Club is a very odd group�that�serves�hilarious high tea and�engages in�hijinks whenever the spirit�of spunk moves�them to do so.�

Ability to�devour a divine p...

Sir Richard Francis Burton

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:54:55 -0600

"Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (March 19, 1821 - October 20, 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, linguist, poet, hypnotist, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels a...

Andy Murray - Tennis Player

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:55:50 -0600

Andy Murray is currently the Number One British tennis player and is presently the only Briton represented in the ATP Top 100 Rankings at Number 12.

He is a staunch Scotsman, and at age 21 represents the only British hope of winning his home tournam...

The Beatles in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:58:20 -0600

Members of the Beatles have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as individuals and as a group. Learn a bit about their achievements and the special exhibits in their honor. Will their manager Brian Epstein be inducted also? The Bea...

Gustav Holst (videos, biography, downloads)

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:41:01 -0600

Gustav Holst (1874-1934) was a British composer and music teacher. His most famous work was the orchestral suite, The Planets.

James Herriot - Superstar Country Vet

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:53:59 -0600

To a generation of English TV viewers, James Herriot will always bring to mind a youthful Christopher Timothy (pictured), who played the young vet in two the classic TV Series.

The 'real' James Herriot, was actually a man named Alf Wight, who practise...