Traditions and everyday life in United Kingdom

Personal keepsakes from members in United Kingdom

Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.

Everyday life

My cats

These are my cats, Dobby (black) and Crookshanks (ginger), I love them so much and everytime i see them they make me smile :)

Shared by raccooning

Activity

Winter Wonderland

Yearly massive fair during the winter, really fun to go with friends. I’d rec someone the ice skating and the festive drinks

Shared by danylover

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Story based gaming

I love to play story based games the most as they have such deep connections to me and the middle pic is my gaming room :))

Shared by Aytensghost

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Solo camping

I love solo camping. No phone or tech - just the sound of nature, a firepit, a good book, and some tasty food! It's perfect!

Shared by ohnoclub

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watering plants

every night i have the sacred task of watering my billions of plants lmao it’s fun but kinda tiring and i usually forget lol

Shared by roxlol

Place

Art Exhibitions at the Ashmolean Museum

We are lucky to have the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. I regularly visit to look at the collections & go to major exhibitions.

Shared by Oxford Girl

Everyday life

Me ?

Pretty places I’ve been, such as the beach only 2 or 3 hours away from where I live and big stores I’ve visited in London !

Shared by Sophfee

Event

Family Get Togethers

Whenever my whole immediate family go out together or have dinner at our house, just times when the whole family are there.

Shared by mimimimimimi

Place

The National Gallery, London

This was the best school trip I’ve ever taken with all my best friends with my favourite teacher for my favourite lesson :)

Shared by Serily.rm

Place

Silbery Hill

One of the largest prehistoric structures in Northern Europe - and the subject of a brilliant song recorded by Fred Wedlock

Shared by AllinaSpin

Activity

Raising Butterflies

Me and my boys raise butterflies every year, a fun activity and we learn a lot, also teaches the boys some responsibility

Shared by Lmp1990

Place

View From Above

The view from a balcony above the cafe at the East Dulwich Picture House, a small, neighbourhood cinema in South London.

Shared by cozybooks

Activity

Sunrise at the beach

To go tea the beach at 4 in the morning with friends to watch the sun come up over the ocean. What a sight for sore eyes!

Shared by Cadibean

Place

the South Downs

the South Downs are a big stretch of countryside surrounding where I live, it’s very pretty and lovely to take a walk in.

Shared by summerlilacs

Event

Leeds Festival

Absolute bedlam but honestly one of the most exhilarating and fun experiences I've ever had. Memories and music forever!

Shared by sunny.x

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Balfolk, Social ball

A social ball with live music and traditional folk dances like the Circassian circle, Schottische, Belgijka, and Laridé.

Shared by PersephoneWolf

Place

Visiting the Tate Modern Art Gallery

Visiting the Tate Modern for the exhibitions, this time it was the showcasing of YAYOI KUSAMA: THE INFINITY MIRROR ROOMS

Shared by Connie_291

Tradition

Ceilidh dances

Ceilidh dances usually happen at special events like weddings or Christmas and Hogmanay I love doing it with my family.

Shared by Eternallife97

Event

I love a good sunset

Mostly everyone loves a good sunset, everyone takes pictures and posts them so everyone can share the beauty of the sky

Shared by Bellesxx

Place

My favourite corner

this is my favourite corner, on display are a few of my favourite albums at the moment including rare and signed vinyl!

Shared by mintteaandhoney

Place

Burbage Edge

In the summer we found this beautiful calf. It was amazing to just watch him even my dog, just sat calmly to admire him

Shared by Meggietronn

Place

My happy place

I go here to watch the birds and feel calm. My favorite is the owls and the vultures. I could watch them all day long.

Shared by Kt2693

Tradition

Canadian thanksgiving party

Every year all of my friends and their family who have lived in Canada have a special get together to celebrate Canada.

Shared by MidnightDreamer

Everyday life

Hanging out under the bridge

There's an old bridge near my house I hang out under with my friends - it's chilly in winter but it's our special spot

Shared by caffienated cthulhu

Tradition

A little Bridgerton themed Tea-party

Me and my friends had a little afternoon tea party. I love Bridgerton and it was nice to chat with some sweet treats.

Shared by Chanelboots27

Place

Old leigh

Cutest place where I live. It’s filled with cafes, restaurants and little shops along with a small beach and a church.

Shared by Timotheespeachisfull

Activity

Book Shopping!

I like going to the mall with my friends and going in the book shop and buying manga books and other little treasures!

Shared by rub3s11

Everyday life

Molly my dog

This is my dog molly. We got her in July 2019. She has massively helped me with my confidence and through the pandemic

Shared by PuddingSeven

Activity

The Strategy of Recreational Chess

Playing Chess either with my dad, my brothers or against the computer and using it to keep my mind sharp and occupied

Shared by Rikata

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Aerial Hoop

Each week I do an aerial hoop class. It’s very difficult but a lot of fun and you get to make good shapes in the air.

Shared by Little Wren