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Brilliant Britain

A Celebration of its Unique Traditions and Customs

by Jane Peyton
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Brilliant Britain is an entertaining journey through the quirks, oddities and idiosyncrasies that define our nation and preserve us from the mundane and predictable, such as:

  • the royal pomp and pageantry of the State Opening of Parliament and the less well-known swan-upping;

  • unusual sports and pastimes, from bog snorkelling to worm charming;
  • annual countrywide events including the May Day festivities and the beating of the bounds;

  • dialects and slang, provincial foods and a recipe for the perfect chip butty. This book lifts the lid on a rich heritage of eccentricity and diversity, exploring all that makes Britain brilliant.

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    • OverDrive Read
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    Languages

    • English

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