Top Ten englishculture Articles
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1. Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
2. A Visitor's Quick Guide to English Currency
3. The National Trust
4. The Grand National - A Grand Racing Tradition
5. Liverpool A City Divided?
6. Pie Eaters of Wigan
7. English Culture Newsletter Archive & Sign Up
8. Margaret Thatcher
9. The Brontë Sisters
10. J K Rowling and Harry Potter
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1. Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree
Each year, Trafalgar Square, London, hosts what is arguably the most famous Christmas tree in the world, but just what is so notable about this tree?
2. A Visitor's Quick Guide to English Currency
Visiting England and worried about how to negotiate the British currency? This brief overview should help to allay any fears and give you an idea of what to expect.
3. The National Trust
Founded in 1895, this charity is concerned with the protection, preservation and restoration of places, properties and heritage that could never be replaced. From taking care of individual works of art to managing enormous woodlands, the National Trust is involved in massively diverse projects.
4. The Grand National - A Grand Racing Tradition
The Grand National is a world-famous horse race held in April every year, at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool.
5. Liverpool A City Divided?
From music to football, religion to recreation, Liverpool is a city with something to offer all visitors, no matter their age or interests.
6. Pie Eaters of Wigan
The people of Wigan, a town famous for - amongst other things - its delicious pies, are happily known as "pie-eaters"; but should they be? What does this unusual nickname really mean, and where does it originate from?
7. English Culture Newsletter Archive & Sign Up
Do you love all things English? Want to know when the latest articles are available on the English Culture site, or to hear about what's happening in England? Then sign up for the BellaOnline English Culture Newsletter.
8. Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher, first female British Prime Minister, held office for over ten years. She was the longest serving Prime Minister in the twentieth century.
9. The Brontë Sisters
The Brontë sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne wrote some of English literature’s best loved classics including Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. The sisters suffered more than their share of tragedy, and did not live to see the full fruits of their labours.
10. J K Rowling and Harry Potter
J K Rowling, creator, of Harry Potter, is one of the most successful writers on earth. Her books have transferred to the big screen with tremendously successful films which have a star cast of English actors.
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