This Britain
Doors open for 'living' beach hut advent calendar
A very special version of the traditional calendar is on display along Hove seafront throughout December. Alex Johnson take a peek inside and will follow its progress on this page for the rest of the month.
Inside This Britain
Where's your name from?
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Sarah Cassidy: The creation of the largest database of its kind aims to unlock the derivation of 150,000 names
Weatherman predicts white Christmas
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
Parts of Britain could have a white Christmas, forecasters said yesterday as the country braced itself for icy weather and snowfalls this week.
DJ Taylor: Keep it real, keep it pure
Sunday, 13 December 2009
Environmentalism is just asceticism in new clothes; why Tiger's troubles are of more interest than the end of the world; democracy and the Dons; and a newfound respect for Clarkson
Elton's sale – everything must go
Sunday, 13 December 2009
A slice of Britain: Fans bag the star's sunglasses and shop with the famous for some of the performer's most flamboyant suits and shirts
Minor British Institutions: Little Ben
Saturday, 12 December 2009
A minor version of its much more famous namesake, Little Ben is a miniature – well, 30ft – replica of Big Ben that can be found, slightly forlornly, on a traffic island near to Victoria station.
The Big Question: What is the Rosetta Stone, and should Britain return it to Egypt?
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
New Year parade route changed for Americans
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
The annual New Year's Day Parade through London will march the route in reverse to satisfy American television broadcasters, organisers said yesterday.
Swindon twinned with Disney World
Monday, 7 December 2009
A UK town associated with the railways and the motor car will now be officially linked with... Walt Disney World.
You don't have to be mad to swim here ...
Sunday, 6 December 2009
A slice of Britain: Throughout December normally sane people will leave their cosy homes to head for a stretch of water to partake in the growing sport of festive outdoor swimming. They'll freeze, but claim the life-affirming glow is worth it
DJ Taylor: Superior Scots
Sunday, 6 December 2009
The bottom line: The English are to blame for Alex Salmond's smugness; the TV book club presenters who know nothing about books; an ode to the old Olivetti; and posterity in pop
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