Traditions and everyday life in United KingdomFestivals, 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 8 of 42
At Lincoln Castle, you can walk the 360-degree Medieval Wall Walk for panoramic city views, explore the Victorian Prison to experience inmate life, and view the original 1215 Magna Carta in its secure vault.
Shared by Goldenbabyx0
Marmite is made in Burton-On-Trent, England since 1902!We say the whole country is split in half between those who love to eat it and those who hate it (I'm in the former camp) it tastes fantastic on toast.
Shared by Silver01
This is the beautiful city of Durham which hosts tourists, locals and university students. Durham is steeped in history and has many interesting areas to visit or just having a lazy stroll around the river.
Shared by Lizzy-lou
The Northumberland coastline stretches for over 100km with a spot to suit every person. From secluded alcoves to busy villages, you can always find somewhere to go and they usually sell delicious ice cream!
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Donkey rides, candyfloss, fish and chips, Punch and Judy, slot machines and penny arcades, walking up the pier,visiting the funfair, building sandcastles, rockpoolong,being attacked by seagulls, eating rock
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I was very fortunate to have grown up surrounded by the Welsh countryside, I was lucky to enjoy the sunset from the highest field on the farm with my family, and to play in the snow in the colder months :)
Shared by Devil Downtown
Since Christmas is so commercialised on the Saturday after we have a small family meal with small presents (one each.) They can be anything as long as they cost l £1 or less. £1 approximately $1.20 €1.10.
Shared by Rufus from England
Despite being described as ‘Viennese’ this biscuit is actually a British classic, named after Vienna, to have with afternoon tea, it is melt in the mouth short crust pastry with vanilla and raspberry jam.
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Every November 5th we light bonfires and set off fireworks to remember when Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parliament in 1605 as he was a Puritan (strong Protestant) and our Government and King was Catholic.
Shared by sophiesauns
Every New Years Eve our town holds a Nos Galan race. The Nos Galan Road Races are an annual 5km running event celebrating legendary Welsh runner Guto Nyth Brân. We always have a mystery celebrity runner.
Shared by Taz20
Our National Health Service. Established after WW2 and needs to be protected. The Spitfire relates to our fighters in that war, and the picture was painted next to our local NHS hospital during COVID.
Shared by Wiggle84
An amazing English festival, basically English coachella. With lots of music and activities and ethereal decorations. Hundreds of thousands of people gather together and bond over the festival weekend.
Shared by Naphaea
Beautiful view from a local park. It’s just as amazing up close. Some of the filming for Harry Potter took place in the courtyard inside the cathedral as well. Worth a visit if you ever come to Durham.
Shared by Sazzlou
Burghley Horse Trials is an annual event during the first weekend in September. It is held at Burghley House in Stamford A family event with lots of food, drink, equestrian and other country pursuits.
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I work with a team on a social enterpirse. This called the Frome Wardobe Collective and we are making fashion more ethical! We run clothes in our local town and really think we make a difference!
Shared by EmpyPenguin
Rushmere Country Park is a 400 acre woods in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The largest lake features the remains of a boathouse and you can spot the beautiful Mandarin Duck living in the reeds.
Shared by Stampee
The Mabinogion is a set of Welsh scrolls which predates colonialism; it is a set of scrolls which depicts many traditional Welsh stories and folklore, as well as spiritual practices of Druidism.
Shared by Dandy2608
I have a small cottage in the Isle of Man where there is a "fairy bridge" nearby. The tradition is that when the bridge is crossed you must greet the fairies and its considered bad luck not to.
Shared by EmzyEmmyEm
This is an iconic historical building in my town. It was originally built in 1919 and then refurbished in the last three years. Now it accommodates a number of restaurants, bars and tea rooms.
Shared by Suze H
I love being a Guide because I can join with lots of others around the world, as well as locally. We do lots of fun stuff like pancake making, weaving, cinema nights and challenge evenings :)
Shared by Karie Sparrow
Tudor (1485-1603) houses are easy to spot as they are black and white, usually with overhangs. They are found all over the country, but this is a picture that I took myself of one in my town.
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Thor of Thurcroft is the sworn spiritual protector (and troll) of this little village in South Yorkshire. He takes care of the bees and the trees looking after the village as time passes on.
Shared by Bunny73
Eisteddfod is a Welsh tradition where our culture is celebrated, especially language, literature, and music. It happens annually and there are competitions in lots of different categories!
Shared by ellemackenzie
In Wales, there is a great pride among its people about the stunning landscapes on offer. One of the most famous is Snowdonia - a national park that houses the tallest mountain in Wales.
Shared by JillValentine
Every year on Easter Sunday people from around the North West of England gather on the hill in Avenham Park to roll Eggs down the hill. This is a big sort of fun fair to celebrate Easter.
Shared by SirrahSaid
I took these pictures in London during the week of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. It was wonderful to see the country come together to celebrate this special occasion.
Shared by FueledByRosie
Every Saturday myself and my friends gather round and we play some board games, cook a meal and have a few drinks, it’s the perfect way to end the working week and just relax and unwind.
Shared by TC134
The county of Wiltshire is a patchwork of rolling hills, ancient places, woodland, and farmland. Walking through the woods and listening to the sounds of nature is so good for the soul.
Shared by The Incongruent Believer
I do photography as a subject at school so this is a weekly requirement to do photoshoots a couple times a week. This is to build my portfolio and record my progress in my project book.
Shared by Dimples09
The British love a good holiday and enjoy travelling even if it’s for a short weekend. It could be within Britain or outside. And let’s I forget… drinking tea is very important here.
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