Thames Valley trades and crafts
There are some traditional and less traditional industries in the Thames Valley and the neighbouring Chilterns. Some of them…
When in England, do as the English Do
As The Saying goes "When in Rome, do as the Romans Do" so this is how you could do…
Windsor Great Park’s famous oak trees
Windsor Forest used to be a huge oak forest but because of landscaping and timber used for building houses,…
The Little House in Windsor
In the last post you could read about what is around in Windsor Great Park. Now, there is something…
Windsor Great Park explained
Windsor Great park might be confusing at first glance and given what all is available in this magnificent park,…
‘Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!’ – The town crier
Does 'Oyez, oyez, oyez' ring a bell? Yes, this is what town criers shout to attract attention. But who…
How to know if the Queen is at Windsor Castle? The Union Jack and the Royal Standard
The British national flag, the Union Jack is widely known, but there is another significant flag in British culture,…
New Year’s Eve and Day Traditions in England
New Year's Eve is all about fun, laughter and luck, isn't it...? Then we just relax on New Year’s…
My first Christmas in England
Is there any difference between Christmas in Hungary and England? What is it like spending Christmas in the English…
Christmas at Windsor Castle – From Queen Victoria’s journal
From decoration to Christmas cards, from cakes to customs, the Christmas we know today was established during Queen Victoria’s…