The ceremonial parade Trooping the Colour 2015 held in Great Britain is a tradition that dates so far back before the 17th century. There prevailed a custom in British history where the ensigns of a particular regiment were allowed to march between soldiers of their regiment while bearing the regiment's colours. This practice aided soldiers in identifying their regiment in the battlefield and evolved into what is known today as the Trooping the Colour ceremony. History and Evolution It was at the time of King Charles II that Trooping the…

Are you a skiing or snowboarding enthusiast? Planning a ski trip? Looking for that ideal piste? Snow covered mountains? Look no further than the Scottish Ski Resorts. Improving snow conditions over the recent years have made it an ideal destination for one and all, from novice to veteran. In the list below, we give you a snapshot of the best Scottish Ski Resorts based on their facilities and quality of slopes. The Nevis Range Mountain Resort Spanning high on to Scotland’s eighth highest mountain with pistes up to 3900 feet,…

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is better known as the National Trust. While bearing the reputation of being the largest membership organisation in the United Kingdom, is in its definition “a charity that works to preserve and protect historic places for everyone”. Operating under the motto “For Ever, For Everyone” the National Trust owns around 350 properties including historic houses, gardens, social history sites and industrial monuments. As one of the United Kingdom’s largest landowners the trust owns over 247,000 hectares, all of which…

Amongst famous British Scientists, the Michael Faraday Facts from his biography points him to be the most significant of the 18th century. He is known for his contribution to discoveries in electrochemistry and electromagnetism. His biggest innovation is the invention of the electric motor. He also invented the first most basic structure of the Bunsen burner. Michael Faraday Facts of his Childhood, Education & Apprenticeship Michael Faraday was born to Margaret Hastwell and James Faraday on the 22nd of September 1791 in Newington Butts, South London. Faraday's family was not…

Border Force is a law enforcement command operating within the United Kingdom’s home office. Formed on 1st March 2012, this elite command is responsible for securing the nation’s borders and promoting national prosperity through the facilitation of the legal movement of goods and individuals to the United Kingdom while ensuring the prevention of goods and persons liable to cause harm into the United Kingdom. Consisting of a force of around 8000 officers, Border Force is solely responsible for patrolling and securing the borders of the United Kingdom via the strict…

Visitors to London have many options for travel, most notable of which is the ever-present taxi in London. From the iconic Black taxis plying in and around London to the many local minicabs, taking a Taxi in London is one of the best and unique ways of travelling around the city. No visitors London experience is complete without a ride in one of London’s famous black cabs. These can be hailed on any street or from designated ranks situated all around London. Black taxi’s around London are a truly unique…

The largest of all natural lakes in the United Kingdom, Windermere Lake in Cumbria is a tribute from the last great Ice Age. Created well over 13,000 years, the Windermere Lake had its birth from two glaciers; the 'Fairfield Horseshoe' and the 'Troutbeck Valley' glaciers. The water content is mainly 'meltwater' - water formed from the melting of the glaciers and its two basins at the North and South contains volcanic rocks and soft shales. The exact length of the lake is debatable. Some suggest that the lake's length between…

Known by many names, Neopaganism, Modern Paganism or Contemporary Paganism is, in essence, a resurgence of new religious movements deriving their core philosophies from the different pagan beliefs of ancient Europe. The concept of Neopaganism in its current context is however not firmly drawn. Academics define the phenomenon as a movement made up of different pagan religions, while some minorities prefer to define it as a single religion comprised of various denominations based on the various Pagan faiths. Many advocates attempt to recreate or relive indigenous, pagan religions as described…

One of the most famous of battles fought in the day is the Battle of the Boyne just North of Dublin in Ireland, when William of Orange with 36000 men faced his father-in-law King James II who commanded 25,000 men, faced each other in battle across the river Boyne, on the first of July, 1690. The younger and undoubtedly better equipped William of Orange gained a crushing victory securing the Protestant dominance for generations to come in Ireland. It also marked the last time that two crowned kings of Scotland,…

Stephen Hawking is a mathematical genius who developed the groundbreaking 'String Theory'. This theory may allow him, shortly, to discover the 'Theory of Everything', or in other words, an explanation for the cause of 'everything' and why 'everything is as it is'. His life and legacy were recently portrayed in the film production under the same name 'The Theory Of Everything'. Diagnosed with a slowly progressing ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at the very young age of 21, Stephen Hawking is an admirable individual, for even when limited to a wheelchair…

The first of May or the first Monday in May is traditionally a bank holiday in the United Kingdom. Although today it is associated with the International Workers' Day, this was only since the 19th century, when May 1st was chosen by the socialists and communists, traditionally the May Day bank holiday is and always will be a Spring Holiday, celebrating the onset of spring. The origins of the traditional May Day can be traced back to pre-Christian times, and the Festival of Flora, that honoured the Roman Goddess of…

Iconic figures in British history and culture, the members of the Queen's Guard are fully trained soldiers, assigned with the task of guarding the Sovereign residences in Great Britain, namely, the Buckingham Palace and St James's Palace. They were in operation so far back as 1660, under the reign of King Charles II, then known as the 'King's Guard'. To date, the Royal Guardsmen have served four Queens and 10 Kings of the British Monarchy. The Famous Uniform of the Royal Guardsmen Unlike regular military officials, the Royal Guardsmen are…