25 month ago
plasticbag : We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to replace the national anthem with 'Gold' by Spandau Ballet - The British, as ever, cutting to the heart of the world's big issues. Altways believe in your soul. You've got the power to know. Britain, you're indestructable...
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plasticbag : Many of my American friends have no idea that the UK, Great Britain and England are different things. So I thought I'd link to this page on the Act of Union... - So first England and Scotland merge to become "Great Britain", and then later Great Britain merges with Ireland to become the "United Kingdom". Wales had been previously annexed in 1536...
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50 month ago
plasticbag : For everyone who doesn't live in the UK - here's a brief explanation of Guy Fawkes night - "Bonfire night is now just as celebrated within Britain's Catholic communities. The once common practice of burning effigies of the Pope is now largely discontinued..."
Tristan Rivoallan : Guy Fawkes night - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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