Recent questions tagged england

Description : Feb. 6, 1952: anyone else here remember it?

Last Answer : No. It was a few years before I was born. I do remember JFK tho.

Description : How do you folks from the U.K. pronounce Lerwick (as in Lerwick, Shetland)?

Last Answer : By the way, I absolutely adore Scottish accents. I know he would beg to differ, but one of our members has an accent that sounds similar, at least to me with my American ears, although he says his accent is not similar at all to those of folks in Scotland. Either way, he sounds wonderful.

Description : UK Jellies: I saw some of the reporting on the flooding there. Are you near any of it?

Last Answer : I’m in the next county along from a lot of the major flooding (I’m in Wiltshire and the county of Somerset has been very badly affected). Where I am there is plenty of road closures due to flooding but (so far) this hasn’t affected my day to day life thankfully.

Description : Can the British TV network ITV be streamed live either in the UK or in North America?

Last Answer : answer:In the UK you can stream it from here http://www.itv.com/itv/ They also have a catch up service for the previous month.

Description : Have you ever ordered anything on Amazon.Co.Uk via Prime but in the States?

Last Answer : I’ve bought books and a CD or two from there. I doubt Prime will do 2 days shipping.

Description : British Jellies: What is a "brummie" accent?

Last Answer : I saw that, too. What is it??!!

Description : Who would give the queen of England a letter when she reaches 100 years old?

Last Answer : answer:The White House does that, too, so I would guess they will then too. You don’t have to be a US citizen to get one, just real old. If she is still monarch, I bet Parliament would send something, and Philip too if he is still alive. Although knowing Philip it would be a racist joke card.

Description : Can I immigrate to the UK if I owe student loans in the US?

Last Answer : What @FutureMemory is trying to say is that you need a WORK permit, you cannot just go to the UK to look for work. There about 2.5 million unemployed in the UK, looking for work.

Description : When I say Lincolnshire, what do you think of?

Last Answer : top gear

Description : To what extent do you think a loss of connection to community is responsible for the problem in the UK at the moment?

Last Answer : In part .yes. Hoolums who just let loose on the very towns and cities that raised them shows a serious disconnect and lack of respect for the very reason(s) they are there. Who is to blame ... know they have essentially abandoned them and left them to fend for themselves the best way they know how.

Description : When I say Yorkshire, what do you think of?

Last Answer : A teeny-tiny dog. Probably wearing a plaid coat.

Description : Who is looking forward to the royal wedding?

Last Answer : I’m going to put this as politely & succinctly as I can. I couldn’t care less!! I wouldn’t kick Kate out of bed though ;¬}

Description : How did the British Crown lose absolute authority?

Last Answer : answer:The British crown lost absolute authority when King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215. (Link) Edit: The Magna Carta limited the monarch’s authority.

Description : Any ideas where I might find photos or video footage, or even storyline of a hilarious past incident?

Last Answer : found nothing ={

Description : What's the difference between England, United Kingdom, Britain, and the British Columbia?

Last Answer : answer:The United Kingdom consists of England and Scotland among other protectorates. Brittain is another name for the UK. Brittis Columbia is in Canada and is not part of the UK. Also, RH is a brit… he could explain better I think

Description : What is the best Solia flat iron in your opinion?

Last Answer : Chi’s are totally the best. Totally worth it. I’ve had mine longer than a year and its been working fantastically. :) And believe me, I’ve got a LOT of hair to straighten :P

Description : Why some think that Prince William is the Antichrist ?

Last Answer : people think he’s the Antichrist? i’ve never even heard this. I just thought he was a poof monarch to be.

Description : I recently watched a movie that showed a trial in a British courtroom and I was wondering if anyone knew why the lawyers (Barristers) wear wigs during court proceedings.

Last Answer : @Bluefreedom, I found this article about the tradition.

Description : How can I change things?

Last Answer : Try talking to a counselor or favorite teacher about this. Maybe you could start a club like a gay/straight alliance. Who knows, you may find out you’re not the only one after all!