What Makes Britain Great

There was a time when Britain was very much a class-ridden society. Today, multiculturalism and a changing economy are gradually eroding the British class system, but some features of the system still remain.

Since 2011 the Cornish Pasty has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status in Europe. Pasties originated in Britain, specifically Cornwall, where for many years they were the daily meal for the miners who worked the tin mines.

Chivalry may be the courteous behaviour of a man towards a woman, but when is it out-dated and patronising, and when is it appropriate and well-mannered?

The fourth in a series of snippets about what makes us Brits a bit special. Here we talk about our favourite way of greeting each other – the handshake:

This is the second in a series of blogs about the quirky things you’ll come across if you dare to visit the UK. Here we talk about our love of a cup of tea:

The first in a series of blogs about the quirky things you’ll come across if you dare to visit the UK. Here we talk about queuing…