My presentation includes the British Empire and its role throughout the world, starting with its geography, where it is situated, then language, religion and population. I'll rebound the history of the Great Britain, how it has arised and developed. The UK has the most powerful political system with the head of constitutional monarch. What attracted me the most in the UK, is its policy and relations with the European countries, and also with its fourteen overseas territories. I pay attention to the conflict with Scotland, especially what kind of relations they have now. As the role of education in the UK is huge, I represent the educational system in the Great Britain. The capital city of the United Kingdom is London, which is also the most populous region and urban zone, so I’d like to present it as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with its sightseeing, places that have historical significance, places that everyone should see at least once in their life. Moreover, I rebound the British culture, its Literature, Music, Film industry, Sport, and also British traditions and holidays, and its national symbols.

1. The United Kingdom of The Great
Britain and Northern Ireland

2. The United Kingdom of The Great
Britain and Northern Ireland

3. England Scotland Wales and
Northern Ireland

4. The United Kingdom of The Great
Britain and Northern Ireland

5. Languages
• The UK’s de facto official language is English. It isThe UK’s de facto official language is English. It is
estimated that 95% of the UK’s population areestimated that 95% of the UK’s population are
monolingual English speakers.monolingual English speakers..
• Scots (about 30% of the population of Scotland),Scots (about 30% of the population of Scotland),
Scottish Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland), Welsh (aboutScottish Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland), Welsh (about
20% of the population of Wales), Irish (about 10% of the20% of the population of Wales), Irish (about 10% of the
population of Northern Ireland), Cornish (some 2,000 topopulation of Northern Ireland), Cornish (some 2,000 to
3,000 in Cornwall)3,000 in Cornwall)

6. Religions
• Christian (includes Anglican, Roman Catholic,Christian (includes Anglican, Roman Catholic,
Presbyterian, Methodist) 59.5%, Muslim 4.4%,Presbyterian, Methodist) 59.5%, Muslim 4.4%,
Hindu 1.3%, other 2%, none 25.7%, unspecifiedHindu 1.3%, other 2%, none 25.7%, unspecified
7.2% (2011 est.)7.2% (2011 est.)
• PopulationPopulation
• 63,742,977 (July 2014 est.)63,742,977 (July 2014 est.)

7. • The UK's form of government is a constitutional monarchy withThe UK's form of government is a constitutional monarchy with
a parliamentary system, and its capital city is London. Thea parliamentary system, and its capital city is London. The
current British monarch—since 6 February 1952—is Queencurrent British monarch—since 6 February 1952—is Queen
Elizabeth ll. Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandElizabeth ll. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
have devolved administrations, each with varying powers, based inhave devolved administrations, each with varying powers, based in
their capital cities, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The Unitedtheir capital cities, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. The United
Kingdom has fourteen British Overseas TerritoriesKingdom has fourteen British Overseas Territories (Bermuda,(Bermuda,
British Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, etc).British Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, etc). BritishBritish
influence can be observed in the language, culture and legalinfluence can be observed in the language, culture and legal
systems of many of its former colonies. The United Kingdom issystems of many of its former colonies. The United Kingdom is
a developed country and has the world's sixth-largest economy bya developed country and has the world's sixth-largest economy by
nominal GDP and eighth-largest by purchasing power party. Thenominal GDP and eighth-largest by purchasing power party. The
UK remains a great power with considerable economic, cultural,UK remains a great power with considerable economic, cultural,
military, scientific and political influence internationally. It ismilitary, scientific and political influence internationally. It is
a recognised nuclear weapons state and its military expenditurea recognised nuclear weapons state and its military expenditure
ranks fourth in the world. The UK has been a permanent memberranks fourth in the world. The UK has been a permanent member
of the United Nations Security Council, European Union (EU) andof the United Nations Security Council, European Union (EU) and
its predecessor the European Economic Community (EEC) sinceits predecessor the European Economic Community (EEC) since
1973.1973.

8. The British history
• The Roman invasion of Britain inThe Roman invasion of Britain in
55 B.C. and most of Britain's55 B.C. and most of Britain's
subsequent incorporation intosubsequent incorporation into
the Roman Empire stimulatedthe Roman Empire stimulated
development and brought moredevelopment and brought more
active contacts with the rest ofactive contacts with the rest of
Europe. As Rome's strengthEurope. As Rome's strength
declined, the country again wasdeclined, the country again was
exposed to invasion--includingexposed to invasion--including
the pivotal incursions of thethe pivotal incursions of the
Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in theAngles, Saxons, and Jutes in the
fifth and sixth centuries A.D.--upfifth and sixth centuries A.D.--up
to the Norman conquest in 1066.to the Norman conquest in 1066.
Norman rule effectively ensuredNorman rule effectively ensured
Britain's safety from furtherBritain's safety from further
intrusions; certain institutions,intrusions; certain institutions,
which remain characteristic ofwhich remain characteristic of
Britain, could developBritain, could develop..

9. Union with Wales
• Both Wales and Scotland wereBoth Wales and Scotland were
independent kingdoms thatindependent kingdoms that
resisted English rule. Theresisted English rule. The
English conquest of WalesEnglish conquest of Wales
succeeded in 1282 undersucceeded in 1282 under
Edward I, and the Statute ofEdward I, and the Statute of
Rhuddlan established EnglishRhuddlan established English
rule 2 years later. To appeaserule 2 years later. To appease
the Welsh, Edward's son (laterthe Welsh, Edward's son (later
Edward II), who had been bornEdward II), who had been born
in Wales, was made Prince ofin Wales, was made Prince of
Wales in 1301. The tradition ofWales in 1301. The tradition of
bestowing this title on thebestowing this title on the
eldest son of the Britisheldest son of the British
Monarch continues today. AnMonarch continues today. An
act of 1536 completed theact of 1536 completed the
political and administrativepolitical and administrative
union of England and Wales.union of England and Wales.

10. Union with Scotland
• While maintaining separateWhile maintaining separate
parliaments, England andparliaments, England and
Scotland were ruled under oneScotland were ruled under one
crown beginning in 1603, whencrown beginning in 1603, when
James VI of ScotlandJames VI of Scotland
succeeded his cousinsucceeded his cousin
Elizabeth I as James I ofElizabeth I as James I of
England. In the ensuing 100England. In the ensuing 100
years, strong religious andyears, strong religious and
political differences divided thepolitical differences divided the
kingdoms. Finally, in 1707,kingdoms. Finally, in 1707,
England and Scotland wereEngland and Scotland were
unified as Great Britain,unified as Great Britain,
sharing a single Parliament atsharing a single Parliament at
Westminster.Westminster.

11. Union with Northern Ireland
• Ireland's invasion by the Anglo-Ireland's invasion by the Anglo-
Normans in 1170 led to centuriesNormans in 1170 led to centuries
of strife. In the early 17th century,of strife. In the early 17th century,
large-scale settlement of the northlarge-scale settlement of the north
from Scotland and England began.from Scotland and England began.
After its defeat, Ireland wasAfter its defeat, Ireland was
subjected. The legislative union ofsubjected. The legislative union of
Great Britain and Ireland wasGreat Britain and Ireland was
completed on January 1, 1801,completed on January 1, 1801,
under the name of the Unitedunder the name of the United
Kingdom. However, armedKingdom. However, armed
struggle for independencestruggle for independence
continued sporadically into thecontinued sporadically into the
20th century. The Anglo-Irish20th century. The Anglo-Irish
Treaty of 1921 established theTreaty of 1921 established the
Irish Free State, whichIrish Free State, which
subsequently left thesubsequently left the
Commonwealth and became aCommonwealth and became a
republic after World War II.republic after World War II.

12. British Political System
• The British politicalThe British political
system is headed bysystem is headed by
a monarchy buta monarchy but
essentially the powersessentially the powers
of the monarch asof the monarch as
head of state -head of state -
currently Queencurrently Queen
Elizabeth II - areElizabeth II - are
ceremonial. Theceremonial. The
Queen reigns but notQueen reigns but not
rules.rules.

13. Three Arms of the State
1.1. The executive - the Ministers who run the country and proposeThe executive - the Ministers who run the country and propose
new laws.new laws. Executive power is exercised by a Her Majesty’sExecutive power is exercised by a Her Majesty’s
Government, on behalf of and by the consent of the Monarch, asGovernment, on behalf of and by the consent of the Monarch, as
well as by the devolvedwell as by the devolved.. governments of Scotland, Wales andgovernments of Scotland, Wales and
Northern Ireland executive.Northern Ireland executive.
2. The legislature - the elected body that passes new laws.2. The legislature - the elected body that passes new laws.
LLegislative power is vested in the two chambers of the Parliamentegislative power is vested in the two chambers of the Parliament
of the United Kingdom, the House of Commons and the House ofof the United Kingdom, the House of Commons and the House of
Lords, as well as iLords, as well as inn the Scottish, Wales and Northern Irelandthe Scottish, Wales and Northern Ireland
assembliesassemblies..
3.3. The judiciary - the judges and the courts who ensure thatThe judiciary - the judges and the courts who ensure that
everyone obeys the laws.everyone obeys the laws. The judiciary is independent of theThe judiciary is independent of the
executive and legislature. The highest national court is theexecutive and legislature. The highest national court is the
Supreme Court of the United KingdomSupreme Court of the United Kingdom.

14. The Parliament
• The British Parliament is oftenThe British Parliament is often
called Westminster because itcalled Westminster because it
is housed in a distinguishedis housed in a distinguished
building in central Londonbuilding in central London
called the Palace ofcalled the Palace of
Westminster. The BritishWestminster. The British
Parliament - like most in theParliament - like most in the
world - is bicameral, that isworld - is bicameral, that is
there are two houses orthere are two houses or
chambers. Parliament is thechambers. Parliament is the
highest legislative authority inhighest legislative authority in
the UK. It has responsibility forthe UK. It has responsibility for
checking the work ofchecking the work of
government and examining,government and examining,
debating and approving newdebating and approving new
laws.laws.

15. • House of CommonsHouse of Commons
The UK public elects 650The UK public elects 650
Members of Parliament (MPs)Members of Parliament (MPs)
to represent their interests andto represent their interests and
concerns in the House ofconcerns in the House of
Commons. MPs consider andCommons. MPs consider and
propose new laws, and canpropose new laws, and can
scrutinize the governmentscrutinize the government
policies by asking ministerspolicies by asking ministers
questions about current issuesquestions about current issues
either in the Commonseither in the Commons
Chamber or in theChamber or in the
Committees.Committees.
• House of LordsHouse of Lords
The House of Lords is theThe House of Lords is the
second chamber of the UKsecond chamber of the UK
Parliament. It is independentParliament. It is independent
from, and complements thefrom, and complements the
work of the House ofwork of the House of
Commons. Members of theCommons. Members of the
Lords play a vital role makingLords play a vital role making
laws and keeping a check onlaws and keeping a check on
the government.the government.

16. Political Parties
• The Labour PartyThe Labour Party - the centre-Left party currently led by- the centre-Left party currently led by
Ed Miliband. Emerged at the end of the 19th century.Ed Miliband. Emerged at the end of the 19th century.
• The Conservative PartyThe Conservative Party (frequently called the Tories) -(frequently called the Tories) -
the centre-Right party currently led by David Cameron.the centre-Right party currently led by David Cameron.
Came to power in the 18th century.Came to power in the 18th century.
• The Liberal Democrat PartyThe Liberal Democrat Party (known as the Lib Dems) -(known as the Lib Dems) -
the centrist, libertarian party currently led by Nick Clegg.the centrist, libertarian party currently led by Nick Clegg.
Formed in the late 1980s.Formed in the late 1980s.

17. The Prime Minister
• The most important person inThe most important person in
the British political system isthe British political system is
the Prime Minister. The firstthe Prime Minister. The first
modern Prime Minister wasmodern Prime Minister was
Sir Robert Walpole whoSir Robert Walpole who
served from 1721-1742, soserved from 1721-1742, so
the current PM - Davidthe current PM - David
Cameron - is the 53Cameron - is the 53rd.rd.
TheThe
Prime Minister simplyPrime Minister simply
chooses the ministers whochooses the ministers who
run Government departmentsrun Government departments
and chairs the Cabinet – theand chairs the Cabinet – the
collection of the most seniorcollection of the most senior
of those Ministers.of those Ministers.

18. The Foreign Office
• The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO),The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO),
commonly called the Foreign Office, is a department ofcommonly called the Foreign Office, is a department of
the United Kingdom government. It is responsible forthe United Kingdom government. It is responsible for
protecting and promoting UK interests worldwide. It wasprotecting and promoting UK interests worldwide. It was
created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office andcreated in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and
the Commonwealth Office.the Commonwealth Office.

19. The British
• Here are some of the thingsHere are some of the things
thatthat give a correct, completegive a correct, complete
and comprehensive picture ofand comprehensive picture of
the British culture.the British culture. The BritishThe British
are usually friendly people.are usually friendly people.
They will appreciate if youThey will appreciate if you
make a chat about the weathermake a chat about the weather
or take an interest in localor take an interest in local
affairs. British people are notaffairs. British people are not
very likely to complain. Theyvery likely to complain. They
will swallow bad service or badwill swallow bad service or bad
food at a restaurant, becausefood at a restaurant, because
they don't want to make athey don't want to make a
scene.scene.

20. Humour and Understatement
• Humour is the cornerstone of theHumour is the cornerstone of the
British society. It is used inBritish society. It is used in
numerous ways: to establish anumerous ways: to establish a
positive atmosphere, to create apositive atmosphere, to create a
sense of togetherness, to bridgesense of togetherness, to bridge
differences, to introduce riskydifferences, to introduce risky
ideas, to criticise, to showideas, to criticise, to show
appreciation or contempt of aappreciation or contempt of a
person. British people joke aboutperson. British people joke about
everything including the queen,everything including the queen,
politicians, religion, themselvespoliticians, religion, themselves
and you!and you! TThe British culture is ahe British culture is a
high context culture. Words arehigh context culture. Words are
not enough, you have to know thenot enough, you have to know the
background and context tobackground and context to
understand the message andunderstand the message and
interpret tone, expression andinterpret tone, expression and
non-verbal behaviour.non-verbal behaviour.

21. • What the British sayWhat the British say
• With the greatest respectWith the greatest respect
• That is a very brave proposalThat is a very brave proposal
• Quite goodQuite good
• Very interestingVery interesting
• I'll bear it in mindI'll bear it in mind
• I'm sure it's my faultI'm sure it's my fault
• You must come for dinnerYou must come for dinner
• I almost agreeI almost agree
• I only have a few minor commentsI only have a few minor comments
• Could we consider some otherCould we consider some other
optionsoptions
• What the British meanWhat the British mean
• You are an idiotYou are an idiot
• You are insaneYou are insane
• A bit disappointingA bit disappointing
• That is clearly nonsenseThat is clearly nonsense
• I've forgotten it alreadyI've forgotten it already
• It'sIt's absolutelyabsolutely your faultyour fault
• It's not an invitation, I'm just beingIt's not an invitation, I'm just being
politepolite
• I don't agree at allI don't agree at all
• Please rewrite completelyPlease rewrite completely
• I don't like your ideaI don't like your idea

22. Foreign Relations
• British foreign relations since 1600 have focused on achievingBritish foreign relations since 1600 have focused on achieving
a balance of power, with no country controlling the continent ofa balance of power, with no country controlling the continent of
Europe. The chief enemy, from the Hundred Years’ War until theEurope. The chief enemy, from the Hundred Years’ War until the
defeat of Napoleon (1337-1815) was France, a larger country with adefeat of Napoleon (1337-1815) was France, a larger country with a
more powerful army. The British were generally successful in theirmore powerful army. The British were generally successful in their
many wars, with the notable exception of colonial rebels inmany wars, with the notable exception of colonial rebels in
the American War of Independence. The British built up a very largethe American War of Independence. The British built up a very large
worldwide British Empire, which peaked in size in the 1920-40 eraworldwide British Empire, which peaked in size in the 1920-40 era
and wealth around 1900, then began to shrink until by the 1970sand wealth around 1900, then began to shrink until by the 1970s
almost nothing was left. After 1900 Britain ended its “splendidalmost nothing was left. After 1900 Britain ended its “splendid
isolation" by developing friendly relations with the United States andisolation" by developing friendly relations with the United States and
signing a military alliance with Japan (1902). Even more important—signing a military alliance with Japan (1902). Even more important—
by forming the Triple Entente with France (1904) and Russia (1907),by forming the Triple Entente with France (1904) and Russia (1907),
thus forging the anti-German alliance that fought the First Worldthus forging the anti-German alliance that fought the First World
War.War.

23. Australia
• The long-standing relationshipThe long-standing relationship
between the United Kingdombetween the United Kingdom
and Australia formally began inand Australia formally began in
1901 when the six1901 when the six
British Crown colonies inBritish Crown colonies in
Australia federated, and theAustralia federated, and the
Commonwealth of AustraliaCommonwealth of Australia
was formed as a Dominion ofwas formed as a Dominion of
the British Empire. The finalthe British Empire. The final
constitutional ties betweenconstitutional ties between
United Kingdom and AustraliaUnited Kingdom and Australia
ended in 1986 with the passingended in 1986 with the passing
of the Australia Act 1986.of the Australia Act 1986.
Currently, roughly 1/4 of theCurrently, roughly 1/4 of the
Australian population was bornAustralian population was born
in the UK, giving strong mutualin the UK, giving strong mutual
relations.relations.

24. Canada
• London and Ottawa enjoyLondon and Ottawa enjoy
cooperative and intimate contact;cooperative and intimate contact;
the two countries are relatedthe two countries are related
through history,through history,
the Commonwealth of Nations,the Commonwealth of Nations,
and their sharing of theand their sharing of the
same Headsame Head ofof State and Monarch.State and Monarch.
Both are founding membersBoth are founding members
of NATO, and also belong toof NATO, and also belong to
the G7 (and the G8). These threethe G7 (and the G8). These three
countries were the first to sharecountries were the first to share
the knowledge of the atomthe knowledge of the atom
bomb with each otherbomb with each other.. The UKThe UK
was Canada's largest tradewas Canada's largest trade
partner is the 19th and early 20thpartner is the 19th and early 20th
centuries, but is now well down thecenturies, but is now well down the
list. The two nations now findlist. The two nations now find
themselves in separate tradethemselves in separate trade
blocs, the EU for the UKblocs, the EU for the UK
and NAFTA for Canada.and NAFTA for Canada.

25. Scotland
• Last month a "political tsunami" struck the United Kingdom and this once-
mighty state faces being broken up. In the Scottish parliamentary elections
referendum will be held within five years on whether Scotland should leave
the U.K. and become an independent country.
• Alex Salmond, Scotland's first minister and leader of the SNP, is the man
plotting the demise of the 304-year-old union of the two countries. He hopes
his fellow citizens will heed the message of another tune, "Flower of
Scotland," the unofficial national anthem which urges Scots to "rise now and
be a nation again."

26. Armenia
• The United KingdomThe United Kingdom
recognised Armenia on 31recognised Armenia on 31
December 1991December 1991.. Wales,Wales,
Scotland and Northern IrelandScotland and Northern Ireland
recognise the Armenianrecognise the Armenian
genocide, however Unitedgenocide, however United
Kingdom as a whole does notKingdom as a whole does not
recognize the Armenianrecognize the Armenian
Genocide, as it considers thatGenocide, as it considers that
the evidence is not clearthe evidence is not clear
enough to respectivelyenough to respectively
consider "the terrible eventsconsider "the terrible events
that afflicted the Ottomanthat afflicted the Ottoman
Armenian population at theArmenian population at the
beginning of the last century"beginning of the last century"
genocide under the 1948 UNgenocide under the 1948 UN
convention.convention.

27. Educational System
The Great Britain has threeThe Great Britain has three
administrative systems of publicadministrative systems of public
education – one for England andeducation – one for England and
Wales, one for Northern IrelandWales, one for Northern Ireland
and one for Scotland. The threeand one for Scotland. The three
systems differ mainly in terms ofsystems differ mainly in terms of
administrative charges, but theadministrative charges, but the
organization of the educationalorganization of the educational
system is similar.system is similar.
The Educational system in the UKThe Educational system in the UK
falls into four stages:falls into four stages:
• Pre-compulsory education (underPre-compulsory education (under
5 years of age)5 years of age)
• Compulsory education (5-16)Compulsory education (5-16)
• Further education (16-18)Further education (16-18)
• Higher education (over 18 years ofHigher education (over 18 years of
age)age)

28. • Education is compulsory for allEducation is compulsory for all
children between the ages of 5 (4children between the ages of 5 (4
in Northern Ireland) and 16; beforein Northern Ireland) and 16; before
this children can be educatedthis children can be educated
at nursery. FE is non-compulsory,at nursery. FE is non-compulsory,
and covers non-advancedand covers non-advanced
education which can be taken ateducation which can be taken at
further (including tertiary)further (including tertiary)
education colleges and HEeducation colleges and HE
institutions (HEIs). The fifth stage,institutions (HEIs). The fifth stage,
HE, is study beyond GCE A levelsHE, is study beyond GCE A levels
(and their equivalent) which, for(and their equivalent) which, for
most full-time students, takesmost full-time students, takes
place in universities and otherplace in universities and other
HEIs and colleges.HEIs and colleges.
The Grading System:The Grading System:
• A= excellentA= excellent
• B= above averageB= above average
• C= averageC= average
• D= passing but below averageD= passing but below average
• E= failure-no creditE= failure-no credit

29. British Universities
1. Ancient Universities
University of Oxford- foundedUniversity of Oxford- founded
before 1167 (England)before 1167 (England)
University of Cambridge-University of Cambridge-
founded 1209 (England)founded 1209 (England)

30. British Universities
2. Red Brick Universities
University of ManchesterUniversity of Manchester
University of BristolUniversity of Bristol

31. British Universities
3. New Universities
University of EssexUniversity of Essex
University of KentUniversity of Kent

32. British Universities
4. The Open University
FoundedFounded in 1986, thein 1986, the Open UniversityOpen University is Britain's single distance-is Britain's single distance-
learning institution. In 2005 a total of 180,000 students, most oflearning institution. In 2005 a total of 180,000 students, most of
them based in the UK, were enrolled, which made it the largestthem based in the UK, were enrolled, which made it the largest
institution of higher education in the UK by student numbers.institution of higher education in the UK by student numbers.

33. British culture
• The culture of the United Kingdom is the patternThe culture of the United Kingdom is the pattern
ofof human activity and symbolismhuman activity and symbolism associated with theassociated with the
United Kingdom and its people. It is influenced byUnited Kingdom and its people. It is influenced by
the UK’s history as a developed island country. Britishthe UK’s history as a developed island country. British
literature, music, cinema, art, media, television,literature, music, cinema, art, media, television,
philosophy and architecture are influential and respectedphilosophy and architecture are influential and respected
across the world. The United Kingdom is also prominentacross the world. The United Kingdom is also prominent
in science and technology. Sport is an important part ofin science and technology. Sport is an important part of
British culture; numerous sports originated in theBritish culture; numerous sports originated in the
country, including football. The UK has been describedcountry, including football. The UK has been described
as a "cultural superpower", and London has beenas a "cultural superpower", and London has been
described as a world cultural capital.described as a world cultural capital.

34. Literature
• William Shakespeare was, and still is, an acclaimedWilliam Shakespeare was, and still is, an acclaimed
author from the Elizabethan era. Baptised in April 1564author from the Elizabethan era. Baptised in April 1564
(exact date of birth unknown), he lived to be only 52(exact date of birth unknown), he lived to be only 52
years of age. William Shakespeare was a poet,years of age. William Shakespeare was a poet,
playwright and actor, but is best known for his plays,playwright and actor, but is best known for his plays,
which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummerwhich include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, A Midsummer
Night’s Dream, Macbeth and The Tempest.Night’s Dream, Macbeth and The Tempest.

35. The most importantThe most important
thing in life is to stopthing in life is to stop
saying ‘I wish’ andsaying ‘I wish’ and
start saying ‘I will’.start saying ‘I will’.
Charles DickensCharles Dickens
One of the saddest things inOne of the saddest things in
life,life,
is the things one rememberis the things one remember
Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie

36. It isn’t what we say orIt isn’t what we say or
think that defines us,think that defines us,
but what we dobut what we do
Jane AustenJane Austen
Better to be without logic,Better to be without logic,
than without feelingthan without feeling
Charlotte BronteCharlotte Bronte

37. Music
• John LennonJohn Lennon - rhythm- rhythm
guitar, vocalsguitar, vocals
• Paul McCartney -Paul McCartney - bassbass
guitar, vocalsguitar, vocals
• George Harrison -George Harrison - leadlead
guitar, vocalsguitar, vocals
• Ringo StarrRingo Starr - drums,- drums,
vocalsvocals

38. Music

39. Music

40. British Film Industry
• The United KingdThe United Kingdomom has hadhas had
a significant film industry fora significant film industry for
over a century. While filmover a century. While film
production reached an all-timeproduction reached an all-time
high in 1936,high in 1936, the 'golden age'the 'golden age'
of British cinema is usuallyof British cinema is usually
thought to have occurred in thethought to have occurred in the
1940s1940s.. Many British actorsMany British actors
have achieved internationalhave achieved international
fame and critical success,fame and critical success,
including Michael Caineincluding Michael Caine,, SeanSean
ConneryConnery and Kate Winsletand Kate Winslet..
Numerous British-bornNumerous British-born
directorsdirectors andand performers, suchperformers, such
as Charlie Chaplinas Charlie Chaplin and Caryand Cary
Grant, have achieved successGrant, have achieved success
primarily through their work inprimarily through their work in
the Unitedthe United KingdomKingdom..

41. Famous Actors

42. Sport
CricketCricket
TennisTennis
Wimbledon Court

43. Sport
PoloPolo
Sport of KingsSport of Kings
FootballFootball
David BeckhamDavid Beckham

44. London
• London is the capital city of England and of the UKLondon is the capital city of England and of the UK.. London is aLondon is a
leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education,leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education,
entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, tourism andentertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, tourism and
transport all contributing to its prominence. London is a worldtransport all contributing to its prominence. London is a world
cultural capital. London's 43 universities form the largestcultural capital. London's 43 universities form the largest
concentration of higher education in Europe.concentration of higher education in Europe.

45. London Eye

46. Buckingham Palace

47. The National Gallery

48. Tate Modern

49. Palace of Westminster

50. St. Paul’s Cathedral

51. Hyde Park

52. Tower Bridge

53. 30 St Mary Axe

54. Madame Tussauds

55. Madame Tussauds

56. Sherlock Holmes Museum

57. Harry Potter

58. Museum of Harry Potter

59. Stonehenge

60. Edinburgh

61. Edinburgh

62. Cardiff

63. Belfast

64. Belfast

65. Traditions, Customs and Holidays
• England is a country who knows how to celebrate well. In 2012England is a country who knows how to celebrate well. In 2012
alone we have already witnessed the Olympics and Queenalone we have already witnessed the Olympics and Queen
Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. In 2011 the world watched as PrinceElizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. In 2011 the world watched as Prince
William wed Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey. In additionWilliam wed Catherine Middleton in Westminster Abbey. In addition
to these one-time special events that are broadcast around theto these one-time special events that are broadcast around the
world, England has many annual traditions and celebrations as well.world, England has many annual traditions and celebrations as well.
Many are unique in individual villages and towns, but here we justMany are unique in individual villages and towns, but here we just
focus on more general practicesfocus on more general practices.

66. Guy Fawkes Night

67. Maundy Thursday

68. Trooping Colour

69. Trooping Colour

70. The National Symbols
• National symbols are definedNational symbols are defined
as the symbols or icons of aas the symbols or icons of a
national community, used tonational community, used to
represent that community in arepresent that community in a
way that unites its people.way that unites its people.
This unity is based on aThis unity is based on a
common pride, which iscommon pride, which is
incited by differentincited by different
representations; visual,representations; visual,
verbal and iconic. Theseverbal and iconic. These
symbols are then used insymbols are then used in
national events andnational events and
celebrations, inspiringcelebrations, inspiring
patriotism as they includepatriotism as they include
every member of thatevery member of that
particular community,particular community,
regardless of colour or creed.regardless of colour or creed.

71. The Flag

72. The Coat of Arms

73. The London Bus

74. The Red Telephone Box

75. The Taxi Cab

76. The British Tea

77. The End