Whether you’re talking about cities or countries, states or towns, most places have some kind of name for the people who live there. People who live in Ireland are Irish, people from London are Londoners, and so on. Those place-related names are called demonyms (not to be confused with nicknames). For the most part, demonyms …
Read more113 of the Most Interesting Demonyms for British Towns & Cities
It’s been a strange year, and all over the world, Christmas markets have been cancelled. While most of us know it’s the right thing to do to help more people survive and prevent hospitals from becoming overloaded, it’s certainly not the fun choice. Instead of moping around, though, we thought we’d take a look at …
Read moreUnbelievably Festive Photos of Bath, England’s Christmas Market
This is part one of a two-part post on the best British snacks. Today, we’ll cover cakes, biscuits, and crisps – and next time, we’ll talk sweets. For each item, we’ve included links to where you can get them if you want to give them a try. Sweet British Snacks As any fan of …
If you’ve ever been to England, you may have noticed something unusual on the menu: the “Full English Breakfast”. If it’s your first time in England, you may not be familiar with the term. Does it refer to a multi-course breakfast? A breakfast that consists of every single British breakfast food? Not really. So what …
Read moreWhat’s a Full English Breakfast – and Where Did the Tradition Come From?
Now that many areas are enforcing mask wearing in public, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at fun and stylish options for people for Anglophiles and others who appreciate British culture and design. We’ve searched high and low, and our favourite British masks are below. Please keep in mind …
Read moreThe Best British-Themed Face Masks for Anglophiles & British TV Fans
It’s a great time to be alive! In the past, those who couldn’t travel were forced to content themselves with nothing more than books and the occasional (but relatively rare) glimpse of places on television. Today, we have an almost incomprehensible amount of information at our fingertips, including a surprising number of immersive 3D tours. …
Read more23 of the Best 3D Virtual Tours of British Museums, Castles, Churches, & Stately Homes
In the song “When I’m Sixty-Four”, the Beatles sang, “Every summer we could get a cottage on the Isle of Wight if it’s not too dear. We shall scrimp and save…” That’s what pops into my head every time I think about the Isle of Wight. Of course, I always preferred the Bernard Cribbins version, …
Read more21 Free Activities & Attractions on the Isle of Wight
Over on our British TV blog, one of the questions we get pretty regularly is, “What’s a cheese and pickle sandwich?” We occasionally get it here, too – often from people who’ve gone to an afternoon tea and spotted a cheese and pickle sandwich on the menu. Adding a few dill pickles to a grilled …
Read moreWhat’s a Cheese & Pickle Sandwich? An Intro to Branston Pickle…
London is a wonderful city, but where England really shines is the in the countryside. That’s why if you have the time, we very strongly recommend getting outside the city and soaking up some of the fresh air in one of England’s lovely villages or market towns. We know a lot of our readers …
Read moreThe Best Countryside Day Trips from London: By Train
WARNING: This post contains off-colour language. It’s all quite clinical, but if that sort of thing offends you, this is your warning to click away to something safer – like the 1995 version of Pride & Prejudice with Colin Firth. Sometimes, overly eager Anglophiles and travellers get hold of some British slang and start using …