Tag: United Kingdom

Great Britain and Scotland have numerous traditional national customs. Particularly noticeable are the left-hand traffic and other smaller peculiarities that extend from differently functioning taps and door handles to the…

Early modern times to 1600 In the time of the “Wars of the Roses” (1455-1485), in which the houses of Lancaster (Red Roser) and York (White Rose) were in dispute…

Most parts of London have their own charm, exciting attractions, nightclubs, restaurants, and most things a visitor is looking for. Here are suggestions that are appropriate for the purpose of…

Defense The defense is based on NATO membership. Britain’s territory is part of NATO’s Northern Command, whose naval staff is located in Northwood, London. The United Kingdom is a nuclear…