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What makes a good neighbour in Britain?
Scots – a language like English, but not
Why some fields have a rippled surface
Why we have Christmas door wreaths
What is a coat of arms?
Gambling in Britain
How modern English evolved
How old is your house?
Why people say please and thank you so much
Why this isn’t a typical English village
Guide to British humour
Why this is called a ‘murder of crows’
What that X means on messages
The best time to see bluebells
The hidden beauty of British motorways
30 very British things to do
Why are there so many terraced houses?
Lucky and unlucky symbols in Britain
7 clever tips for winter
Pulling out all the stops – and other British expressions
Why British places have such strange names
Pigs as pets?
The most popular properties in Britain
Why beach huts are so expensive
Why there is water on the inside of the windows
Why fancy dress is so popular
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