February 11, 2012

British Twilight and Eastenders Star Judi Shekoni Bites The Ballot

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Judi Shekoni rose to fame with her portrayal of Precious in the UK’s number one soap ‘Eastenders’. An abundance of exciting roles followed including; King of Queens, NCIS, All of Us, Damages, Brothers and Sisters, Garfield 2 to name but a few. Now Judi has a role she can really sink her … [Read more...]

Language: Top 100 Cockney Rhyming Slang Words and Phrases

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Hot on the heels of our success with our Top 100 Best British Slang Phrases, we thought we'd explore the beauty of Cockney Rhyming Slang next. Rhyming slang is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century in the East End of London, with sources suggesting some time in the 1840s. It dates … [Read more...]

Guest Post: Top 5 Stunning British University Towns

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This is a guest post written by Mark from Postgrad.com. Postgrad.com offer information on Masters Degree Funding and Postgraduate Study in UK. British towns renowned for their historic and impressive universities are some of the most attractive landscapes in the country. You may think these … [Read more...]

The Quirks of Oxford and Cambridge

The Telegraph has put together an excellent article about some of the cultural quirks at Oxford and Cambridge. Here's an excerpt: Subfusc Subfusc is a mode of full academic dress worn by students to sit exams and attend university ceremonies such as matriculation at Oxford. Generally it … [Read more...]

Queen Portrait Collection to Tour Britain in 2011 for Diamond Jubilee

To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the National Portrait Gallery will stage a touring exhibition that brings together 60 images of Elizabeth II spanning the 60 years of her reign. The Queen: Art and Image will include formal painted portraits, official photographs, media pictures and … [Read more...]

A Guide to Summer Programs at British Universities like Oxford

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One thing that's on my 'Britain Bucket List' is to spend the summer studying at Oxford. As I've researched doing so - here's some of the information I've found. The British have long been at the forefront of education, and if you are looking for a way to affordably further your own education, you … [Read more...]

Dispatches from Milton Keynes: Day trip to Oxford

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Apparently for fun in Milton Keynes, you go somewhere else, so I used my day off for a trip to Oxford.  I had intended to get to Oxford early in the day.  However, between a desperate need for a shower after dancing all night at the Groovy Gecko (a night club event run by and for adults with … [Read more...]

Guest Post: The Differences Between American University and British University Explained

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Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Kristin Contino, who was lucky enough to study for a semester at a university in London. In this post she tells us all about the differences between going to University in the US versus the UK. Thanks Kristin! Situated along the Inner Circle of … [Read more...]

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