The official religion of English society is Christianity with the main denomination being the Anglican Church. However, religious laws in the country are complex, diverse and multicultural. Christianity is the most practiced religion in England. It has a minority made up of an active small Catholic Christian group. There is also a Jewish population along with other major religions in the world. The Asian immigrants practice Islam and have a reserved view on equalities and freedom available to women. Early Years People who practiced Paganism in ancient times would believe in…

The government of England rules the citizens of the country in two parts. The first ruling system is the constitutional monarchy. The second ruling system is the parliamentary system. The system is democratic with the Queen having a titular role. The Official Head of State in Great Britain is the Queen. However, her politics and influence along with power is limited. The Prime Minister makes all the decisions along with the Parliament. The system is a party structure in England where the citizens elect a party. Usually the head of…

It is a privilege to write Queen Elizabeth II’s Biography. She was born on April 21, 1926, the first child of her father Prince Albert and her mother Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. Princess Elizabeth, her father being the Duke of York was third in line to the throne. No one ever thought that she would be the Queen of England. However, on the demise of George V, Edward VIII, her grandfather the King's eldest son, who was next in line to the throne, decided to abdicate to marry a divorcee Mrs.…

Traditions in England have been around for centuries. British traditions are famous worldwide. When one thinks of Britain, you imagine people drinking tea, wearing bowler hats and gorging on fish and chips. Sports, food and music, are tightly knit traditions in Britain. Guy Fawkes Night Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated on the 5th of November each year. Guy Fawkes was the mastermind of the Gun Powder Plot in 1605, which failed when he attempted to destroy the House of Parliament. These night traditions celebrated famously in East Sussex, and Lewes…

British paintings mostly medieval and religious were influential in the 15th century across Europe. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Renaissance gave way to imported talents like Van Dyck, Sir Peter Lely, Sir Godfrey Kneller, Hans Holbein and Orazio Gentileschi. Nicholas Hilliard, the Elizabethan artists, learned high English traditions from Continental artists and this tradition continued with other artists including Isaac Oliver. The history of English paintings has a direct relation to European paintings. In early times, portraits were commissioned by kings and queens from artists like the Dutch,…

Classic English Literature is famous worldwide providing insight into great literary minds like Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Emily Bronte, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, Lewis Carroll and great short story writers like Edgar Allan Poe. If you are starting a journey to learn English literature, you will need to familiarize yourself with English literature books and well-known authors. You can find easy versions or everyday versions that will make it easier to understand otherwise difficult grammar. Upon reading English literature books, you will certainly improve your grammar, reading skills, spoken English…

The Queen of England is the head of the country. She is also the head of other 15 Commonwealth countries. The elder daughter of King George IV and Queen Elizabeth, the present Queen of England became the head of the state in 1926. She has been the queen of England for 50 years. Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip is her husband, and they have four children and eight grandchildren. The queen was born in Mayfair London on the 21st of April 1926. She was the first child of the Duke…

What fun things are there to do with children in England. Families can engage in exciting and adventurous activities. Whether you have one child or several, England is a beautiful country to show around. Some of the fun places to visit for children in England are as follows. Severn Valley Railway Plan a steam train ride with your children in the heart of England. This trip is nostalgic as it takes you from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. You will pass through stunning valleys, gorgeous countryside and farm animals in the Midlands.…

Land husbandry or tilling the soil wasn’t what people always wanted to do to make a living. Life in Victorian England changed completely after the industrial revolution. Commercial enterprises and factories took over, and suddenly people wanted to become a part of this massive industrial revolution. 1837 saw the start of Queen Victoria’s reign where Britain had already made strides as a country well worth looking at as a world power. Manufacturing jobs began to take place of agricultural jobs. 80% of Britain’s population had moved to cities by 1800.…

Would you like to be the King or Queen of a castle? If so, which castle would you choose? Historic attractions include a number of castles to visit in England if you’re ever there on a holiday or short vacation. You will find majestic palaces, which are the most impressive aspects of England’s heritage. Read on about the best castles in the country. Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland Bamburgh Castle is located in Bamburgh, a little village in Northumbria. It is surrounded by the sea and sand dunes. Bamburgh Castle, set atop…

Scotland's eastern coast towards the Firth of Forth Southern Bank is the location of the city of Edinburgh. Beautiful Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the world famous Edinburgh Castle on the rock carved out by Volcanic eruption lies here. This location gets protected with a natural ice sheet. The ancient city of Edinburgh lies at the end of glaciers, and Castle Rock is the traditional name for the old town. The name Edinburgh is said to have derived from the legend about King Edwin of Northumbria, but some…

Cricket is one of the national sports of England. However, football has now acquired the status of the most popular sports in the country. There are more than 100 football teams in England, and they follow the conventional league football system. Among these hundreds of football teams, there are about 20 premier leagues selected from every region of the UK, who take part in premier league competition. Manchester, Liverpool and Arsenal teams are the favourite football teams. The Football Association, which is the oldest one in the field, governs all…