Place
Between and around the cultural quarter
An area called the Cultural Quarter which has a market almost every weekend between the castle and the cathedral.
Shared by Faefall
Traditions and everyday life in United Kingdom
Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in United Kingdom. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
1,243 keepsakes from United Kingdom (430 traditions and culture, 813 personal) · page 31 of 42Personal keepsakes from members in United Kingdom
Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
Activity
Loving nature
Love our country walks, seeing different, farm land , at change of season, planting seeds, picking wild flowers.
Shared by Peggle
Tradition
My best friend and me
We get our nails done every Christmas, it’s a kind of new tradition but I’d love for it to become a yearly thing
Shared by Rain Elin
Activity
Going to the park
There are lots of parks in my town. It is a fun activity for you and your family. You get to spend time together
Shared by Abbie Simcox
Everyday life
My dogeeeee (that's my dog I prefer to say doge)
This is dot she's very sleepy and tired hence why she's curled up or laying on the floor. Also she's a dinosaur
Shared by MAY or MAYA
Activity
Spending money
I spend all my money in a very short amount of time, mostly on Vinted. That app has a strong grip of my kneecaps
Shared by AlinaWill
Everyday life
Scotland beach
Lovely summers weather walking the dogs. Sun was t as hot as it was a couple years ago go but still quite warm.
Shared by Girly Pop
Activity
cooking up a storm
looove cooking for friends especially spicy and vegetarian , i feel like everyone should try cooking it’s so fun
Shared by N1kola
Event
Jousting, Medieval sport
Jousting is a medieval sport which is being revived in the Uk with international tournaments being held in Leeds
Shared by Nathanael Reynolds
Activity
Art
I sketch/ draw/ paint/ take photographs to pass my time. TaTe is a popular museum here in London whic I visit
Shared by MunchkinCat14
Tradition
hogmanay board games, drinking and singing
i love celebrating my culture with the people i love by dancing, singing, drinking and playing games together.
Shared by crabsmuggler
Activity
Irish dance
I have been an active Irish dancer since I was 3. Such a tradition as past family members where Irish dancers.
Shared by Sazzle2348
Activity
Going to places
Honestly we just go on drives and walks but I love seeing different places and even the graffiti people create.
Shared by untildawnfan
Activity
I enjoy Gaming
Playing story progressive games! Either tabletop games like Dungeons and Dragons or on a PC with a video game.
Shared by Ryung
Event
Special treat, royal variety show
My son and daughter-in-law took me to London to see the royal variety performance it was a trip of a lifetime
Shared by Old biddy
Place
Aberystwyth, Wales
A beautiful beach town on the west coast of the UK. Where I spent four years of my life at college/university!
Shared by youwinaletter
Tradition
Pancake day
In the UK, on Shrove Tuesday we eat pancakes and other fatty foods and sweet treats, in preparation for Lent.
Shared by romae93
Everyday life
Walks Around Local Park
I have a park close to me and I love to go for walks and meet up with family there and have a quick catch up.
Shared by MT2000
Activity
ChinaJoy, entertainment exhibition
China's largest entertainment exhibition for consumer electronics, you can find any brand you recognise here!
Shared by Lyrance
Place
A beach I like
A beach looking out onto the irish Sea. The beach has numerous sea cave and is almost always free from people
Shared by RealSardonicus
Tradition
Cup of tea
Nothing like a cup of tea! It's the first thing you're offered when you go and meet a friend at their house.
Shared by BudgiesRule
Faith
Christmas in England
Christmas in England. In Church lighting candles and Christmas trees everywhere. Always a great time of year.
Shared by Rebecca Arianne
Event
Busted 20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits Tour
Busted 20th Anniversary & Greatest Hits Tour. British Band, 20th anniversary concert at The O2 in London.
Shared by AngelEJ
Activity
Going out with friends
we went to the pier and for food.Whenever i go out with my friends we never plan it we just see what happens.
Shared by francesca234
Place
Italian culture
Italian culture make resturants and tourist always want to visit with their great ideas of wines and foods .
Shared by DREAMWING
Tradition
end of school shirt signing !
on the last day of year 11 we decorate school shirts and get them signed by everyone! Almost like a yearbook
Shared by anjellyy
Place
Liverpool Cathedral
its my favourite place, as it is so quiet and peaceful. I am not religious, but it is a beautiful building.
Shared by Mordi
Everyday life
My pets
My dog molly and my cats poppy, pepper and Fred. Life with covid can be quite isolating and they really help
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