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British Culture Collection (page 5)

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British Culture

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Gladstones House

Gladstones House
circa 1890: Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, North Wales, home of British prime minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Dublin Horse Show

Dublin Horse Show
29th August 1912: The crowd in the Grandstand. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Air Pageant

Air Pageant
circa 1927: A line of aeroplanes awaiting rehearsals for Hendon Air Pageant. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Tooting Fire Brigade

Tooting Fire Brigade
27th February 1908: A motorised fire engine leaves Upper Tooting Fire Station, in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Durham Cathedral Reflected In The Water

Durham Cathedral Reflected In The Water
Durham, England

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: City of London skyline

City of London skyline
A thousand years in the City of London skyline, from the Walkie Talkie to the Tower of London

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Austin 12

Austin 12
24th August 1931: The Austin 12 saloon car. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Cartland In Dress

Cartland In Dress
1930: Mrs A G McCorquodale, aka English romantic novelist Barbara Cartland (1901 - 2000), wearing an evening dress. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Graham Greene

Graham Greene
14th August 1954: English novelist and playwright Graham Greene (1904-1991). Original Publication: Picture Post - 7239 - Graham Greene - pub. 1954 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Late Evacuees

Late Evacuees
4th July 1940: Three evacuees from Islington, London, make a dash for the train which will take them to the country, during the Second World War. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Bannister On Bike

Bannister On Bike
14th July 1951: British athlete Roger Bannister cycling through Oxford. He later became the first athlete to run a mile in less than 4 minutes

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: John Dudley

John Dudley, Duke of Northumberland (1520 - 1553) married his son to Lady Jane Grey and opposed the succession of Mary I. Engraving after the portrait by Holbein

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: John Joseph Jones (1873 - 1941)

John Joseph Jones (1873 - 1941) Irish - born British Labour (Socialist) politician. Member of Parliament for Silvertown, London, 1919 - 1940

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Cotswold cottages along The Hill, Burford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cotswold cottages along The Hill, Burford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Sunrise at Happisburgh Lighthouse on a frosty morning, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England

Sunrise at Happisburgh Lighthouse on a frosty morning, Happisburgh, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Nave and Choir Screen, Lincoln Cathedral interior, one of Europes finest Gothic buildings

Nave and Choir Screen, Lincoln Cathedral interior, one of Europes finest Gothic buildings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Airship R33

Airship R33
March 1919: The British airship R33 in its hangar as it prepares for its first ever flight at an aerodrome in Barlow, Yorkshire. (Photo by R. Humphrey/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Mount Liamuiga - St Kitts

Mount Liamuiga - St Kitts

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: England, Wiltshire

England, Wiltshire
Wiltshire - Avebury stone circle

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Regents Park in the autumn, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Regents Park in the autumn, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: St. Marys Church and Whitby Abbey above Tate Hill Beach, seen from West Cliff, Whitby

St. Marys Church and Whitby Abbey above Tate Hill Beach, seen from West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: View of The Royal Horseguards, and colorful flowerbed, London, England, United Kingdom

View of The Royal Horseguards, and colorful flowerbed, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: View of The Shard and City Hall from Tower Bridge and the River Thames at night, London

View of The Shard and City Hall from Tower Bridge and the River Thames at night, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Barn and dry stone walls in buttercup meadows at Gunnerside, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales

Barn and dry stone walls in buttercup meadows at Gunnerside, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Tree and buttercup meadows near Askrigg at dusk Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park

Tree and buttercup meadows near Askrigg at dusk Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Westminster Abbey at night, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Westminster Abbey at night, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Winter Food for Stock sign on gate in meadow at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire

Winter Food for Stock sign on gate in meadow at Muker, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Buttercup meadow near Aysgarth in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England

Buttercup meadow near Aysgarth in Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Detail of Bath Abbey door, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, England

Detail of Bath Abbey door, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: The great gatehouse and west front, Hampton Court Palace, Borough of Richmond upon Thames

The great gatehouse and west front, Hampton Court Palace, Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: A view along Woolacombe Beach from Mortehoe, near Barnstaple, Devon

A view along Woolacombe Beach from Mortehoe, near Barnstaple, Devon, Great Britain; Southwest England, Great Britain, United Kingdom

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, London, England, UK

Westminster Bridge and Big Ben, London, England, UK

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Antique black and white photograph of England and Wales: Henley Regatta

Antique black and white photograph of England and Wales: Henley Regatta

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Liverpool from the Sea

Liverpool from the Sea
"Vintage engraving from 1880 of Liverpool a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Friar

Canterbury Tales - The Friar
The Friar, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Prioress

Canterbury Tales - The Prioress
The Prioress, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Merchant

Canterbury Tales - The Merchant
The Merchant, a character in " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer at the end of the 14th century

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Canterbury Tales - The Summoner

Canterbury Tales - The Summoner
The Summoner - who appears to be delivering a summons from an ecclesiastical court - a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer as a pilgrim on horseback

Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer as a pilgrim on horseback
Geoffrey Chaucer depicted as a pilgrim on horseback. He was the writer of " The Canterbury Tales", a collection of stories written at the end of the 14th century

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Man thinking of the food he will eat at Christmas

Man thinking of the food he will eat at Christmas
A gluttonous man thinking about the food and drink he will consume at Christmas! From " The Comic Almanack for 1839: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Victorian fox hunt, 19th Century

Victorian fox hunt, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Legend of the Laughing Oak by, Randolph Caldecott. Victorian fox hunt, 19th Century

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Coat of arms 17th century Morgan and Tomkins

Coat of arms 17th century Morgan and Tomkins
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes Britannia, an atlas published in 1673

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England

Hand coloured antique map of Sussex England
This detailed map of Sussex is from Dugdales England and Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G.Cole and engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England And Wales

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: Historical map of the Pearl River Delta, woodcut, published 1897

Historical map of the Pearl River Delta, woodcut, published 1897
Historical map of the mouth of the Pearl River Delta (Zhujiang) with the locations of Guangzhou (Canton), Macau and Hong Kong at the end of the 19th century. Wood engraving, published in 1897

Background imageBritish Culture Collection: View of the Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge, London, England, UK

View of the Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Lambeth Bridge, London, England, UK



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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of British Culture: From Historic Landmarks to Timeless Traditions" Immerse yourself in the captivating essence as you witness The Flying Scotsman gracefully arriving at Goathland station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Feel the nostalgia and literary brilliance surrounding you, just like the Bronte Sisters did when they penned their timeless works. Marvel at Smeatons Tower on The Hoe, overlooking The Sound in Plymouth, Devon. Let your imagination soar as you gaze upon Clifton Suspension Bridge adorned with vibrant hot air balloons during Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August. Step back in time to 1948 and stroll through Glasgow's Gorbals area, where two young boys traverse its streets, capturing a glimpse into everyday life. Experience awe-inspiring beauty at Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire, England - an architectural masterpiece that stands tall for centuries. Venture into Burnsal within Yorkshire Dales National Park and be enchanted by its picturesque landscapes that have inspired countless artists throughout history. Pay homage to Lancaster Bomber's heroic legacy - a symbol of resilience and bravery etched into British history. Indulge your taste buds at Harveys Brewery on River Ouse in Lewes, East Sussex. Savor traditional brews crafted with passion and expertise while soaking up the charming riverside atmosphere. Ascend the spiral staircase of Queens House in Greenwich and admire its intricate design - a testament to Britain's rich artistic heritage. Ride Cliff Tramway down to Saltburn by the Sea's pier; let salty sea breeze invigorate your senses amidst Redcar and Cleveland's breathtaking coastal scenery. Witness Grenadier Guards marching towards Wellington Barracks after an enchanting Changing of Guard ceremony - a quintessential London experience that embodies tradition and regal elegance. From historic landmarks to cherished traditions, British culture weaves together tales of resilience, creativity, and unwavering spirit. Discover this extraordinary tapestry that has shaped a nation and captivated the world.