Some of our recommended places to visit in Britain
One of London’s biggest annual events is Trooping The Colour. ‘Colour’ refers to the different flags representing different regiments of the British military. Since 1748 this event has been held on the Monarch’s ‘Official Birthday’, the second Saturday of June, …
Last week was the annual Chelsea Flower Show. It is the largest and most famous flower and garden show in Britain, and some people say in the world. The show dates back to 1833 but it has been held in its …
Cornish pasties are a traditional British pie, with a meat and vegetable filling. The usual filling is minced beef, diced potato, swede, onion, salt and pepper. They are usually bought to take-out and eaten hot, very popular as a quick …
As I mentioned in the May Day post, Morris dancing is often seen throughout England in various events and festivals. This street performance was filmed in Rochester during its May Day festival known as The Sweeps Festival.
2014 is the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare‘s birth, and many events are planned, particularly in London and Stratford. 2014年はシェークスピア生誕450年。ロンドン、ストラッドフォードなどで、様々なイベントが企画されています。 On Shakespeare’s birthday, April 23rd, there will be a performance of Hamlet at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, marking the start …
From 6th March to 22nd June 2014 the British Museum are having a special exhibition entitled “Vikings: Life and Legends” to commemorate the opening of its new Sainsbury’s Exhibition Gallery, but unlike the main part of the British Museum there …
Although born German, Handel has always been especially famous in Britain as he became a British citizen and lived there for over 50 years. He was commissioned to write music by the royal family, including “Music For The Royal Fireworks”, …