Known under many names, the national flag or the flag of Britain represents a combination of the flags of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The "Union Flag" or the "King's Colours" and the present "Union Jack" are the names by it is popularly known. Wales, however, is not directly represented in the present "Union Jack". It is instead indirectly expressed through the flag of England. The 'King's Colours' was first introduced in 1606 by King James I who ascended the English throne in 1603 following the death of his cousin Queen…

Abingdon-on-Thames, which is a civil parish, and market town, lays claim to the title of being the oldest town in England. It was initially the county town of Berkshire which became a part of Oxfordshire after the 1974 local government re-organisation. Archaeological discoveries, including a ‘stone hand axe’, date back the human occupation of the land to the Neolithic and Bronze ages. The city thrived during the Roman, and after that, the Saxon eras due to the food and trading opportunities provided by the convergence of the River Thames with…

History The World witnessed the opening of the first scientifically systematic zoo in London on April 27 in 1828. However, the London Zoo was the first to give prominence towards studying science. After 19 years of its inception, it opened its doors to the public in 1847. At present, the Zoo boasts the sheltering of over 756 animals. The Regent’s Zoo is another title for the London Zoo. The Zoological Society of London, formed in 1828, presently manages the Zoo. The Society boasts another large branch called ZSL Whipsnade Zoo…

In the past, 11 to 15 centuries, the primary industry of England was the export of wool. Influenced by the industry, the country saw many seaports and industrial towns emerging throughout the country. Then they started the slave trade in about the 15th century. However, this underhand trading disappeared in the 18th century with the beginning of major projects of making canals and constructing railways. With them, the country converted very fast to an industrial zone. England invaded many Asian countries during this period, and they procured raw materials such…

Learning English language or any language in that sense is fun. But learning English is another issue that one must solve selecting methods according to his or her liking. However, like or not, learners cannot use only self-prepared ways in this regard. They have to research and find proper ways that they think will help them learning fast. English boasts about 750,000 words and many more get added every day. If learners of the language are to believe that they need all these words to write, talk, and read English…

Sometimes, teaching English for children may be frustrating. Especially, when teachers use the wrong method of teaching, more and more difficulties arises which more often prevent young people from learning English. Therefore, it is important to use proper techniques for teaching English in classrooms and even at home. The teaching methods must take into account the psychological side of children’s behaviour if they are to make any positive effect on the learning habits of children. Attractive classrooms The class for teaching English to students should be appealing to the eyes…

Using oral English is an excellent way of Studying of English Language. This type of learning methodology is called Communicative English Teaching, practised in many classrooms teaching English. By this method, students will be encouraged to talk English as much as possible as they learn the language. It is a satisfactory method proven to take only a minimum period of learning hours to learn English. Grammar Communicative English Teaching Methodology includes a range of proven English Teaching Techniques. The system does not discourage using grammar books and texts and does…

Class status mainly rules the mentality of English people. The Working classes, middle and upper classes have a significant impact on forming their mindset. The social class, take into account the economic, social, and political meaning of the phrase. When people say that they belong to the working class, they say it proudly. The English, who hail from working-class families, have their origins from families that have been for centuries worked for wages. Most of these people receive weekly wages working in agricultural or industrial fields. The family surrounding working…

New Year’s Eve and New Year Day The British celebrate a range of holidays. However, four holidays that hold prominence, as favourite holidays of English People are Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and the first Monday in May. The British celebrate December 31, New Year’s Eve, of each year, with fireworks, dancing and partying. As the Big Ben strikes midnight ushering in the New Year, people sing the age old ‘Auld Lang Syne’ remembering their old and new friends. Candlemas Day The British celebrate Candlemas Day every 2nd…

The education system in England comprises of four stages. They consist of Primary, Secondary, Further and Higher levels. The Primary Level educates children from age 5 to 7 and the Secondary Level the children from 7 to 11 years. The Further Level teaches from 11 to 14 years old, and the higher education is for children in the age group between 14 and 16 years and beyond. Due to divisions of age groups, the British school system goes through four key stages which include children in the above-mentioned age groups.…

England boasts of a large variety of dishes. But most of the recipes are dishes adapted from Fusion Food through British colonisation of foreign countries such as India, Italy, Pakistan, and other countries. However, British people have protected their identity through their dishes despite having more and more foreign influences. The favourite dishes of English people, therefore, will fill a long list, and most of them are very delicious. Bedfordshire Clanger In the 19th century, Bedfordshire Clanger was first recorded in the country of England by the same name. It…

English history tells us that Queen Anne first started the time honoured traditions of English Tea Ceremony in 1665. England began importing tea from Asian countries during this year. After that, drinking tea rapidly gained popularity and became a custom in many of the houses in England by 1700. London alone had hundreds of copy shops at that time thus providing a ceremonious acceptance for tea drinking following in the English culture. British people hold tea ceremonies on special occasions. These include weddings, birthday parties, even the New Year are just…