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 35 of 42

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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.

family celebrations
Family life

family celebrations

This was the eighteenth birthday celebration with my young cousin and a family wedding .

Shared by Macyb
Calke Abbey
Activity

Calke Abbey

I enjoy walking in the beautiful gardens in Calke Abbey, which is very close to my home.

Shared by Pilgarlic1969
my artwork
Everyday life

my artwork

the one thing that keeps me calm and makes me feel like I'm talking even when I'm silent

Shared by azzie03
Trip to Portugal
Place

Trip to Portugal

I went to Portugal with my family to see family, as I am half Portuguese! It was lovely

Shared by Apstarz
Being with family
Everyday life

Being with family

Activities in the U.K. spending time with friends & family - socialising and eating out.

Shared by Susie S
Being with my pets
Everyday life

Being with my pets

Spend time with my cats in the garden. Also a pic of my late dog in a halloween costume

Shared by Pops16
The Deep
Place

The Deep

a massive aquarium in hull. it has loads of different things, jellyfish, rays, sharks.

Shared by lg5
Going to the beach
Activity

Going to the beach

I went to the beach a lot, growing up in a coastal city. I love it, it’s my happy place

Shared by Anks
Walking with my dogs
Activity

Walking with my dogs

Always enjoy discovering new places whilst walking my adorable little Maltese terriers.

Shared by Sandy58
The New Forest
Place

The New Forest

New Forest ponies enjoying each others company whilst walking through the shady woods.

Shared by Alienoatie
Docks
Place

Docks

A nice place to unwind and feel at peace. Watching the water move and the clouds move.

Shared by Kurlyfrries
Visiting home
Place

Visiting home

This is the first time in like 3 years that i came home and saw my family. i miss them

Shared by SFP
Going to concerts
Activity

Going to concerts

I went to see one of my fave bands, Arctic Monkeys, at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield.

Shared by esscurrx
Memory Teddies
Family life

Memory Teddies

To celebrate the memory of my late sister. I made teddies and gonks from her clothes.

Shared by Reoleo999
Winchester
Place

Winchester

Historic Winchester in England, a beautiful city with ancient roots and modern life.

Shared by leotodd
Enjoying picnics
Activity

Enjoying picnics

England has lots of quiet places that are perfect for picnics even in rainy wether

Shared by mimimilly
Cambridge city
Place

Cambridge city

This is an old city near me! It has many old cathedrals and a well known university.

Shared by Lizzie.mae
View of the City
Everyday life

View of the City

my view of the city that i can see from my desk when i’m at my uni accommodation :p

Shared by Mirandaquin

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