Letters to the editor (Nov. 17) Nov 19, 2008
"I agree 100%. Which is why I find it sad that people insist on confining others to one race and one race only. If I were to go around calling Obama "British-American" people would probably be offended at my denial of his African heritage. Likewise, it is ridiculous for people to go around simply calling him "African-American" and totally ignoring (never openly acknowledging under any circumstance) his British heritage.Obama's mother was basically as white as his father was Black.T.T. ". Tom... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Burberry Forecasts Drop in Sales to Department Stores as Economies Worsen Nov 18, 2008
Burberry, whose black-leather-and-fur trench coat was worn by actress Sarah Jessica Parker in the film version of ``Sex and the City,'' is banking on its status as the only luxury company with a British heritage to boost sales. It designed the trench coat, a fashion staple often associated with detectives in ``film noir'' movies, as a raincoat for officers in Britain's army. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Help Reading Reindeer start new decade of giving books Oct 30, 2008
Organizations like the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Ocoee High School, VFW Post 4305 Ladies Auxiliary, Winter Garden Rotary Club, the British Heritage Society, St. Luke's Preschool, First United Methodist Church of Winter Garden, neighborhood groups and many more individuals also have been faithful supporters. This year, the program has a new partnership with Barnes and Noble in the Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
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)
President calls wedding 'spectacular' May 12, 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. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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)
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)
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)
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)
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Presents 'INSPIRED' IN NEW YORK at the SAPPHIRE LOUNGE Feb 7, 2007
The combination of its ten unique botanicals, vapour infusion process and authentic British heritage secure BOMBAY SAPPHIRE as a leader among gins, as well as a symbol of style and sophistication. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE strongly supports inspired adult individuals who create passionate work in design, film and other artistic arenas. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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)
