Thursday, 30 December 2010
BODIES IN THE RIVER THAMES...
I bet you didn't know that 'on average, one dead body is found in the Thames every week !!!!!'
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
BRITISH NEW YEAR TRADITIONS....
With New Year upon us the weird things we do in Britain start with the way we let our new year in.
Putting coal on the outside doorstep, and singing aul lang syne will be part of some Britians New Years Eve celebrations.
For years and years we have had the piece of coal, gold and a dark haried member of the family to let the New Year in for good luck. To ensure good luck for the house, the first foot should be male dark and should bring symbolic coal, shortbread, black bun and whisky. This is a typical Hogmany Scottish tradition.
Putting coal on the outside doorstep, and singing aul lang syne will be part of some Britians New Years Eve celebrations.
For years and years we have had the piece of coal, gold and a dark haried member of the family to let the New Year in for good luck. To ensure good luck for the house, the first foot should be male dark and should bring symbolic coal, shortbread, black bun and whisky. This is a typical Hogmany Scottish tradition.
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
IT'S NOT DAVID DIMBLEBY FOR THE ROYAL WEDDING...
'It's probably a good thing I wasn't asked. The last wedding I did ended in divorce' said David Dimbleby who covered the wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
Monday, 20 December 2010
ROYAL WEDDING CHINA NOW UP FOR SALE...
The official range of the Royal Wedding china made in Stoke-on-Trent has gone on sale.
The beautiful collection includes a tankard, plate and pill box, by the Royal Collection and have been approved by the Prince and his fiance.
Made from English bone china, each item bears the couple's initials, the prince's coronet and the wedding date.
All profits for the sale of items from the range are dedicated to the Royal Collection Trust.
The beautiful collection includes a tankard, plate and pill box, by the Royal Collection and have been approved by the Prince and his fiance.
Made from English bone china, each item bears the couple's initials, the prince's coronet and the wedding date.
All profits for the sale of items from the range are dedicated to the Royal Collection Trust.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
SCOTLAND AND BRTISH MONEY...
Did you know that the use of the thistle a royal symbol of Scotland was on silver coins issued by James 111 in 1470.
Also, economist Adam Smith, who appears on Britain's most used banknote, the £20 note, is the first Scot to be depicted on a British banknote.
Also, economist Adam Smith, who appears on Britain's most used banknote, the £20 note, is the first Scot to be depicted on a British banknote.
Saturday, 11 December 2010
COLDEST DECEMBER FOR 100 YEARS...
'We all need to look out for each other'
Nigel Stafford, for the British Red Cross on dealing with the coldest December for 100 years
Nigel Stafford, for the British Red Cross on dealing with the coldest December for 100 years
WHO'S GOING TO ANCHOR NEXT YEARS ROYAL WEDDING?...
WHO'S GOING TO ANCHOR NEXT YEARS ROYAL WEDDING?...
At the moment the veteran David Dimbleby seems to be top of the list, who fails to rule it out when asked, which could mean he's been given the nod.
Some people however think a younger generation would be more suitable in particular, 'I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here' presenters Ant and Dec !!
At the moment the veteran David Dimbleby seems to be top of the list, who fails to rule it out when asked, which could mean he's been given the nod.
Some people however think a younger generation would be more suitable in particular, 'I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of Here' presenters Ant and Dec !!
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Thursday, 9 December 2010
CELEBRITY COME DANCING...
'Yes, I'll be remembered as a dancing banana, not a politician'
Ann Widdecombe on her recent time in Celebrity Come Dancing
Ann Widdecombe on her recent time in Celebrity Come Dancing
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
CELEBRITY STRICTLY COME DANCING....
'I don't believe in public humiliation. It went out with the stocks'.
Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life, on why she would never join Strictly Come Dancing
Penelope Keith, star of The Good Life, on why she would never join Strictly Come Dancing
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Tuesday, 7 December 2010
PRINCE ANDREW...
'All that sounds exactly like France'
Prince Andrew response to claims that corrupt business practices are rife in to whistleblowing website WIkiLeaks
'He has a right to expect to be able to say things. We don't operate on a nicey-nicey basis'
Buckingham Palace aid defending the Prince
Prince Andrew response to claims that corrupt business practices are rife in to whistleblowing website WIkiLeaks
'He has a right to expect to be able to say things. We don't operate on a nicey-nicey basis'
Buckingham Palace aid defending the Prince
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Monday, 6 December 2010
BEING BRITISH...
They say that being British is about tolerance, decency and the determination to talk about the weather on all occasions as well as a tendency, when a stranger stands on one's foot, to apologise
Martin Bell
Martin Bell
Thursday, 2 December 2010
TODAY'S QUOTE ON KATE MIDDLETON AND PRINCE WILLIAM...
'William and Kate's view is, “Let's have a party.”
Royal aide, as a public holiday is declared for the couple's April wedding
Royal aide, as a public holiday is declared for the couple's April wedding
GORDON BENNETT...
GORDON BENNETT...
Did you know that this phrase is used in Britain as a meaning of shock or surprise.
Gordon Bennett was actually a 19th Century playboy and newspaper mogul, whose exploits were so outrageous that his name became the popular way of expressing shock.
Did you know that this phrase is used in Britain as a meaning of shock or surprise.
Gordon Bennett was actually a 19th Century playboy and newspaper mogul, whose exploits were so outrageous that his name became the popular way of expressing shock.
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
A QUOTE ON ENGLAND TAKES ON THE AUSTRALIANS...
We've not come here for the weather, the beer or beaches. We've come to win the Ashes. Simple'.
Graham Gooch, Test hero and now batting coach, as England takes on the Australians
Graham Gooch, Test hero and now batting coach, as England takes on the Australians
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