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English Supremacy in the Union Flag

The Union Jack, as it's commonly known, was meant to represent the United Kingdom. It says more about England as a superpower.

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What is the Difference Between the UK and Britain?

Accept that, in the British Isles, you will upset someone whatever you call us. Let me guide you through this linguistic minefield.

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Great Day Out at Monkey World in Dorset

It's the other side of the country and I've still been back three times. Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre is worth the trip with your family.

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Why I Won't Recommend Alton Towers Theme Park

Over-priced and lacking customer focus is only the start of it. My second visit was free, as an apology for the first. I won't be going again.

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Viewing the Cerne Abbas Giant

The Victorians thought the chalk figure pornographic, but they would. Visit Cerne Abbas to see for yourself.

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Mingle in Manchester

Looking for a vibrant city to meet new people? Perhaps you should start mingling in Manchester.

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Visit Cambridge as a Syd Barrett Fan

Syd Barrett was the founder of Pink Floyd. He famously lost his mind then retreated to his home city of Cambridge. I found some of his haunts.

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Hardknott Pass - Driving Adventures on a Roman Road

Hardknott Pass in the Lake District national park, England, is one of the most spectacular roads I have ever traveled. Here I recount some of the journeys I have made up the pass.

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Lake District Walk

The Lake District in Cumbria, UK, is a fantastic place for long walks in wild areas. Here is an account of a ridiculously long walk I went on, starting in Eskdale, in July 2007.

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Top Football Stadiums in the UK

This article talks about top football stadiums in the UK. If you are planning to visit the UK, try to go to one of these stadiums and you will never forget the atmosphere there.

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Titanic Exhibition: Merseyside Maritime Museum

On April 14th 2012, the 100th anniversary of Titanic striking an iceberg, her home city showed me the human cost.

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Elizabeth Tower? Renaming Big Ben for a Diamond Jubilee

London's most famous landmark could be renamed in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, if Members of Parliament get their way.

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Celebrating St David's Day in Cardiff 2012

On March 1st 2012, I visited the capital of Wales for the city-wide party that is St David's Day. It didn't disappoint.

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Traditional Welsh Lady Costumes

Feeling a little Welsh today? Check out these ideas for outfits which invoke the national pride of Wales.

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Wales and the Welsh National Anthem

The story behind 'Land of my Fathers' ('Mae Hen Wlad fy Nhadau') is one of poetry, bardic awen and the refusal to lay down and play dead.

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Lego Mania, Milestones Museum, Basingstoke, Review

A review of the Lego Mania event at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke UK. Find out if it's worth visiting Lego Mania.

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Hotels Near the Olympic Park, London

A guide to booking hotels near the Olympic Park in London, UK. The Olympic Park contains the Olympic Stadium and other key London 2012 venues.

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Magic Roundabouts of the UK -- Circle Within a Spiral

There are a handful of 'Magic Roundabouts' in the UK -- Ring Junctions to give them their real name -- that are made up of five mini roundabouts inside a larger one.

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