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Six Iconic Instruments That Built British Rock

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:34 +0000

Note: these aren’t British instruments. In fact there aren’t many, if any, musical instruments that could be said to have definitely had their sole origin in the British Isles, although bagpipes come close.

10 Great British Bands Get Shredded

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:00:10 +0000

Let’s not spoil this with too much talk. Suffice to say there are 10 videos here, featuring some of the greatest musicans that Britain has produced. Only, they don’t really sound all that magnificent here.

The Queen Goes 3D

Brigid Brown — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:38:36 +0000

It’s a British Christmas tradition to sit down in front of the television and watch the Queen deliver her Christmas speech at 3pm. This year … it’s going to be in 3D.

RIP: Sir Patrick Moore – Hero Of British Scientific Broadcasting

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:57:11 +0000

Sir Patrick Moore was the kind of figure that is so singular, so startlingly unlike anyone else in public life, that the act of explaining their quirks for the first time makes them appear suddenly alien and odd. I don’t even know ...

WATCH: Prince William Takes a Friendly Dig at Brother Harry

Brigid Brown — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:25:36 +0000

Aw, brotherly love. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, made a visit to Cambridge for the first time since receiving his dukedom title from his grandmother the Queen right before marrying the then Kate Middleton (now Duchess of ...

PHOTOS: The Royals Recognize Remembrance Day

Brigid Brown — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:04:38 +0000

Our friends over at Socialite Life have put together a gallery of Prince William, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the Queen — among other royals — paying their respect on Remembrance Day.

Ten Great British Songs Performed By Muppets

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:58:13 +0000

Note: some of these are songs performed with Muppets as well as by Muppets. But there are songs and there are Muppets, so that should be good enough for anyone.

The Brit List: 10 Things Americans Love About Living in Britain

Brigid Brown — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 15:22:33 +0000

Like many true Anglophiles, my eyes light up at just the thought of making a visit to the U.K. I adore being abroad; anything is possible.

Royal Roundup: Team Windsor Cheers on Team GB

Paul Hechinger — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:47:33 +0000

The royals have been sprinting around Olympic events faster than Usain Bolt.

“Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry have been tirelessly shuttling around town to support Team GB’s athletes,” writes E! Online, “going everywhere from land to sea in an impressive display of ...

Royal Roundup: Queen Delivers Address to Parliament; Windsor Pageant Kicks Off Jubilee

Paul Hechinger — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:47:08 +0000

Amid pomp and ceremony, Queen Elizabeth traveled to Westminster on Wednesday to deliver her annual speech to Parliament outlining the government’s plans for the upcoming year.