Save, said the Queen Oct 3, 2008
Sightseeing pass: The Great British Heritage Pass is the most comprehensive pass for entry to 580 attractions over four to 30 days and has some of the best reductions if you intend to pack in the sights. It also allows you to skip queues at busy locations such as Hampton Court or Warwick Castle. (iAfrica.com)
Stonehenge was place of healing Sep 23, 2008
Andrew Fitzpatrick, from British heritage group Wessex Archaeology, said Darvill and Wainwright's discovery was "very important" but that the healing theory, while plausible, was not the only one. "I don't think we can rule out the other main competing theory that the temple was a meeting point between the land of the living and the dead," he told the British Broadcasting Corp.. (India Times, India)
Bid to save traditional orchards Sep 12, 2008
They are also a much-loved part of British heritage and offer a great range of fruit. Orchards have been a "priority" on the Biodiversity Action Plan - a list of species and habitats which need protection - since August 2007. (BBC News -- UK)
Last call avoided, sort of Aug 30, 2008
"Some authorities recognized their pay phone was not being used but wanted to keep their traditional red telephone box on the village green for aesthetic reasons because it's part of the British heritage," Ms. Thomas said. These councils are pursuing a suggestion from Conservative MP Alan Duncan that they keep the boxes but that BT remove the phone equipment. (Globe and Mail)
Five old school map symbols Aug 30, 2008
The president of the British Cartographic Society has attacked a new generation of online and satnav maps for blanking out British heritage. So here are five classic map symbols for those who know nothing but the bland route-finding of the Google Maps generation. (BBC News)
Saving Pounds In Scotland Jul 18, 2008
And if stately homes are your thing, consider VisitBritain's Great British Heritage Pass, which allows unlimited entry to more than 550 stately homes, castles and properties throughout the country. A four-day pass is $60; seven-day, $88; 15-day, $117; and 30-day, $157. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Burberry goes for crumpled chic Jun 23, 2008
Ironically, for a company that trades on its British heritage, it is the US and the emerging markets such as Russia and China, which are key to Burberry's good fortune - only 7% of the company's sales are generated in the UK.. Nonetheless, these international customers are buying into a sense of imagined Britishness, so there were no overtly summery touches in the show at the weekend, just a focus on outerwear - all perfect for a rainy, English summer. (Guardian Unlimited)
Shakespeare Country Jun 20, 2008
Admission to both is included in the Great British Heritage Pass family pass, which costs about $187 for seven days and provides entry for two adults and up to three children younger than 15 to Shakespeare's birthplace, Stonehenge, Hampton Court Palace and almost 600 other stately homes, castles and gardens in Britain. Details. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
President calls Jenna’s wedding ‘‘spectacular’’ May 13, 2008
Instead of the event being turned over to the White House social secretary who follows the strict rules of protocol something that comes from our British heritage of royal weddings this one had a lot of input from her, Bratten said. As the nuptials drew near on Saturday, tour buses loaded with wedding guests began rolling through downtown Crawford, past souvenir stores that earlier in the day had sold out of Jenna and Henry coffee mugs and mouse pads. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
Currying favor on the coast May 2, 2008
With Alan Palmer s British heritage, the Palmers fit right into the curry lovers profile. The British have been linked with Indian food from the days of British rule of India, euphemistically called the raj, from about the mid-1800s to 1947. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Northern cousin| Mar 18, 2008
A British Heritage pass is also a good idea to save on castle and museum entry fees. For more information. (iAfrica.com)
Coop goes from legal paper to wallpaper Mar 9, 2008
She and store owner Rachel Eden have bonded over their mutual interest in design, as well as their British heritage (Eden is from Sussex; Coop's mother is from Yorkshire). Now they are starting an interior-design consulting firm together - another opportunity that came about rather organically for Coop. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Casual Anguilla Feb 3, 2008
I have plenty of experience behind the wheel in countries whose British heritage compels them to drive on the left side of the road, and I've been fine. My basic rule of conversion: The driver is on the side of the vehicle nearest the center of the road. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Queens reign in age of celebrity Jan 26, 2008
In this age of celebrity, even the genteel world of British heritage cinema has become ruthlessly high concept. Producers and financiers are no longer content to do period for period's sake. (Variety)
Queen now oldest monarch in Britain's history Dec 21, 2007
I think we should cling to our British heritage and be proud of it. Queen Elizabeth has been a wonderful example of dignity, grace and fortitude during her reign. (CTV.ca)
Interviews: how alcohol defines our lives Dec 9, 2007
It's a shame to see young people drinking these ice-cold beers with no taste; they're missing out on a great British heritage. I've been a publican for 25 years. (Guardian Unlimited)
Lagerfeld brings entente cordiale to London Dec 7, 2007
But more than that there was a real sense of British heritage. The collection might have been designed and created in Paris, but the feel was London through and through. (Times Online)
Levy ducks Spurs defence of Jol sacking Oct 31, 2007
A Canadian of British heritage, and a committed Tottenham fan, Nash said yesterday he would love to be owner of the club but "did not have a spare 300m". Having earned more than $100m (50m) over his career, he said that quotes in the New York Times linking him to a takeover were "out of context". (Independent)
Latest travel deals Oct 20, 2007
What to do Stroll through the streets of St. George, Grenada's colonial capital, which reflects its French and British heritage. Climb to the hilltop forts of Fort Frederick and Fort George. (Newsday -- New York City)
No, America's never been a multicultural society Oct 11, 2007
EVEN THOUGH ALL IMMIGRANT GROUPS CONTRIBUTE TO AMERICAN IDENTITY, THEY HAVENT DONE SO IN LINE WITH THEIR PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION. As previously noted, more Americans today boast German heritage than British heritage, and yet no one could argue that the culture of the United States contains more Teutonic than English elements ... Americas British heritage isnt merely first among equals, but the obvious standard to which all newcomers have managed to adjust. (Townhall.com)
On their best behavior - at least for now Oct 5, 2007
New York Jets at New York Giants (-3 1/2) - Good luck to the Jets, because the Giants' Osi Umenyiora has it all: speed, strength, agility, British heritage, and, most importantly, the entire complement of vowels in his last name alone. Pick: Giants. (Boston Globe)
Uganda, Congo sign agreement to end to rebel threat Sep 9, 2007
A British Heritage Oil contractor died on Aug. 3 when Ugandan soldiers and Heritage guards fought a gun battle against Congolese troops. Kinshasa says they are prospecting illegally in its waters. (AlertNet)
Congo asks Uganda to move troops from its territory Sep 8, 2007
In the latest spat, a British Heritage contractor died on Aug. 3 when Ugandan soldiers and Heritage guards fought a gun-battle against Congolese troops. Ugandan soldiers then captured two Congolese soldiers it said had illegally crossed the border. (AlertNet)
History walks Sep 7, 2007
The city is plentiful in Spanish and British heritage. The Seville District represents an array of nationalities, shown through the homes in which they lived from the shotgun houses to the creole cottages. (Pensacola News Journal)
Draft citizenship guidelines unveiled Aug 26, 2007
Among the values laid out in the document are tolerance and compassion, freedom of speech and a respect for Australia's British heritage. Migrants will be expected to correctly name Australia's first prime minister and know the year of federation. (ABC Online)
Aussie romance writers win hearts with casual heroes Aug 13, 2007
"We're a bridge between England and America -- we're still quite strongly influenced by our British heritage and yet we're also colonial," says Australian association president Anne Gracie. SEXY, NOT SEXIST. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Rolling Stones Concert in London Aug 7, 2007
On board, you can stretch out on Silverjet's award-winning 6'3" beds onboard. Arriva is at Silverjet's private terminal at London Luton Airport. All of it so you will be completely rested and ready to party hard at the O2 Arena, London's hottest new venue, for the Rolling Stones' final performances of their world tour. Of course, you can fly Silverjet across the pond without buying Rolling Stones tickets. That would cost around $1,800. Which means these tickets to the Rolling Stones concert cost... (Suite101.com)
American Christians Look Forward to a pre-Christmas Tour to Canterbury Jul 22, 2007
Belleville, IL (PRWEB) July 22, 2007 -- Christian tour operator Rowena Drinkhouse has teamed up with British Heritage Tours to put together a really interesting early December tour based in accommodation at Canterbury Cathedral. What better place to be in the run up to Christmas. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
TRUDY RUBIN: Tragedy in Iraq shows the folly of believing the U.S. system of government can be imposed on nations Jul 8, 2007
Most Americans take this British heritage for granted and don't fully appreciate its value. Think of South America, where a strict patriarchal tradition undercuts democracy to this day. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Fitch wields creativity with bold, broad strokes Jun 21, 2007
The double-decker London bus inside Fitch's Scottsdale office connects the interior design and architectural firm with its British heritage. The bus and its mock advertising posters say a lot about the whimsy and creativity of Fitch. (AZCentral -- Business)
Horror with funny twist (Christian Toto) Jun 1, 2007
"Severance" will be glibly compared to "Shaun of the Dead," for both the filmmaker's British heritage and the film's tongue-in-bloody cheek take on the horror format. But while "Shaun" creators Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright instantly perfected the formula with "Shaun," Mr. Smith may need another film or two to reach that level. (Washington Times, DC)
At Shanghai auto show, a polyglot design vocabulary Apr 22, 2007
"We're proud of the fact our IPR has British heritage," said Phil Murtaugh, SAIC's executive vice president, using an abbreviation for intellectual property rights. Purely Chinese automakers hold less than a third of the market, and tend to be so dominated by engineers that they have only begun to build design staffs. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Dorman is the new Clint in Revolution's eyes Apr 7, 2007
Partially because of his British heritage, Dorman could also make the move to England. Dorman scored six goals last season, but is mostly concerned with linking the midfield with the forwards, providing the team free kicks and covering several acres of midfield. (Boston Globe)
Bright Future The Falklands next generation Apr 2, 2007
"And like the other young islander we spoke to, it's the sense of British heritage and the sacrifices made by the soldiers in 1982 which are the strongest driving forces for staying put."They did a hell of a job - for King and country," he said. And, he tells me, these islands are as much theirs as his. More on This Story: Also In Sky News Home Search Search Sky News: Sky Promotion Sky News Vote How well is the Gov't handling Iran crisis? Well Not Well Watch It Here News To You Don't Miss It... (Sky News)
Roaring aheadChina's car industry is driving hard to take the lead Mar 26, 2007
Selling for about $15,000, they will trade heavily on the car's British heritage. At the same time, another rival state-owned car-maker, Nanjing Automobile, will produce its own version of the Rover 75 sedan model, called the MG7. (BBC News -- Business)
Is Jaguar's "Gorgeous" Campaign Working? Mar 21, 2007
It is the iconic Jaguar (Jag-u-are in the U.K.; Jag-Wahr in the U.S.) and, of course, a brand of British heritage and distinction. A brand that became a topic of industry discussion and often derision, literally from the moment Ford bought it in 1990and comment, that frankly continues, albeit somewhat abated, to this day. (BusinessWeek)
Renaissance Man: Mar 15, 2007
It is easier to do that sort of thing in England than in America, especially Britain, and Australia has got more of a British heritage than an American one. Growing up, I would listen to a lot of British radio and so on, and the idea that you could be funny about serious things is inherent in the British culture, more than in the states, where, possibly for good reasons, that idea is less current. (Slate)
Church leaders sign-up to join pilgrimage Walk of Witness Mar 6, 2007
The Revd Dr Kate Coleman, President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, adds: "The significance of the Walk of Witness cannot be overstated. My commitment to participate is related to my joint African and British heritage. I will walk to honour the memory of slaves who resisted dehumanisation in the face of unimaginable brutality. I will walk in the hope that profound relational healing will be experienced between those of African and European ancestry. I will walk as a declaration that all... (AlertNet)
Burberry dons the chain mail Feb 21, 2007
But campaigners against the Treorchy closure, with the loss of 309 jobs, are questioning the integrity of a company playing on its British heritage while moving production to China. The Queen and Prince Charles have voiced concern. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Protesters try to check Burberry Feb 15, 2007
Marks and Spencer, the high street chain which plays up to its British heritage in its overseas franchises, moved all its production out of the UK in the 1990s and now sources from a range of emerging economies ... But while cheaper Burberry products such as polo-shirts are made in places such as Spain and Hong Kong, Burberry is still clinging to that British heritage for its higher-end garments. (Financial Times)
Out of the Locker Feb 9, 2007
Amaechi, 36, of Nigerian and British heritage, now lives in his mother's native England, where he is a TV personality and philanthropist. According to the Web site , speculation about Amaechi's sexuality had long been rampant. (Fox News)
Train makes tracks for UK Feb 8, 2007
Built in the 1930s, Great Western Railway coach 6705 is en route from the Steamtown National Historic Site to a British heritage railway, by way of a long road trip followed by a long sea voyage. The carriage is scheduled to sail from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 9. (Scranton Times, PA)
Two more top editors leave South China Morning Post Jan 29, 2007
Several editorial employees said Clifford, an American, had a management style fundamentally at odds with a paper whose culture was still partly defined by its British heritage. Several Post writers said the departures of Fung and Loong could be justified in that Clifford had simply inherited too many senior editors. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Citizen classes 'must put more emphasis on British identity' Jan 22, 2007
"Schools should be a force for good in tackling racism by creating understanding and debating what it means to be British."We must teach children about our shared British heritage while fostering an understanding of our cultural diversity and the uniqueness of our individual identity. "Mr Johnson was speaking as the Channel 4 board whose members include Lord Puttnam, the filmmaker, and Martha Lane-Fox, the dotcom entrepreneur prepared to meet tonight to discuss the show for the first time since... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Why, why, why? Tom Jones sings out on Burberry closure Jan 21, 2007
Burberry would only say: 'We are proud of our British heritage and we continue to design and manufacture in the UK.. Related articles15. (Guardian Unlimited -- Business)
FEATURE: Heroism in the midst of fashion Jan 17, 2007
Boateng's more contemporary twist on the classical form on Savile Row, has unveiled a new dawn of classic British tailoring on an international stage by combining the essence of British heritage, global glamour and absolute luxury. Ozwald is hopeful; that, there is a real rebirth of opportunities in the fashion industry in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Warming up for the Baan storm Jan 12, 2007
Weaning coaching and development away from its British heritage, yes. But not simply replacing it with a Dutch flavour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Historic ship records go online Jan 10, 2007
com, said: "The passenger records may well provide a missing link for many genealogists who have hit a brick wall in their research, as well as helping those outside of the UK to trace back to their British heritage.". Dan Jones, head of business development at The National Archives, said: "These records were previously only available on site at The National Archives and we hope that digitisation will open up a hugely valuable resource for genealogists and social historians all over the world.". (BBC News -- UK)
A Meandering Jaunt From Bath to Cambridge, Along the Roads Less Traveled Jan 7, 2007
After a red-eye from Atlanta to Gatwick airport, we picked up a car and drove about 45 minutes to Stonehenge to marvel at the British Heritage site. The prehistoric monument is surrounded by busy highways, though improvements are being made to lessen the traffic's impact. (The Ledger)
A master of what could be Jan 4, 2007
"You can tell that by the two panels on the door, the turned column in the front and the finials." The piece has turned feet, which rules out a British heritage, because the British tend to use bracket feet on pieces of this size. Opening the doors, Bourke spies the original hooks used to hang coats. (Mail Tribune, OR)
