This Britain
So, where does your name come from?
The creation of the largest database of its kind aims to unlock the derivation of 150,000 names
Inside This Britain
Doors open for 'living' beach hut advent calendar
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
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.
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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