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- Cup of Tea: A ‘Potted’ History of the British Cuppa
Justine Watkins
Justine Watkins12:00 amFebruary 6th, 2024Cup of Tea: A ‘Potted’ History of the British Cuppa
By Justine Watkins on June 6, 20140Read moreA cuppa, char, Rosy Lee, a brew, whatever you call your cup of tea, pop the kettle on, put your feet up and discover a quickξ potted history of tea in the UK.
More tea, vicar?
Tea was first bought to British shores by the Portuguese queen consort of Charles II, Catherine of Braganza in the 1660s. Yet the British love of tea didn't become a raging, mainstream phenomenon...
- 8 British Institutions Who Turned Down Honours from The Queen
Justine Watkins
Justine Watkins10:53 amFebruary 6th, 20248 British Institutions Who Turned Down Honours from The Queen
By Justine Watkins on May 28, 2014Read moreWe're not used to winners turning down our bespoke medals here at UK Medals, but there are plenty of British institutions how have turned down the honor of a knighthood from Her Royal Highness herself. Discover 10 of our favorite figures who have said no thank you to knighthood and dameship. The cheek!
1. David Bowie
SourceThere's a starman waiting...
- History Through a Lens: 4 Famous British Monocle Wearers
Justine Watkins
Justine Watkins10:53 amFebruary 6th, 2024History Through a Lens: 4 Famous British Monocle Wearers
By Justine Watkins on May 13, 2014Read moreAh! The monocle! Long associated with old-fashioned British toffs and a stiff upper lip, you may be surprised to learn that there’s much more
- 6 Weird British Public School Traditions
Justine Watkins
Justine Watkins10:53 amFebruary 6th, 20246 Weird British Public School Traditions
By Justine Watkins on April 22, 2014Read moreWhether they’re being awarded with school medals, wearing preposterous top hats or engaging in arcane sporting activities, the prestigious British public school is a peculiar place. Here are 6 weird traditions from the Crème de la Crème of expensive UK educational establishments.
- 11 War Hero Animals Awarded Medals
Justine Watkins
Justine Watkins10:53 amFebruary 6th, 202411 War Hero Animals Awarded Medals
By Justine Watkins on April 15, 2014Read moreOver the past century, hundreds of two- and four-legged heroes have been awarded recognition for their gallantry. Today we’re introducing you to 11 of the furry and feathered champions.