UK Entry is a resource for travellers to the UK, helping them understand how to travel, what happens on arrival, inspiration for visitors and information about immigration, living and working in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Here in the UK we have a curious mix of units of measurement, some metric, some imperial, which is unique to Britain and reflects the older imperial measurements slowly giving way to considerable use of metric (SI) units of measure, with some notable exceptions stuck…
Continue reading...The Tower of London, London's top tourist attraction, which has been closed to visitors due to the pandemic reopened on 19th May, 2021. Tickets can be booked at: https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/visit/tickets-and-prices/ UPDATE: 9th August, 2021 - latest video of the queue at the Tower of London. I have…
Continue reading...Thanksgiving, as celebrated in the United States, is a unique holiday deeply rooted in American history, particularly associated with the Pilgrim Fathers' successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean and their early years in America. This celebration, which occurs every fourth Thursday of November, is a…
Continue reading...The Queen's Swan Markers - Swan Upping 2021There is confusion and myth surrounding swan ownership in the UK and the association of swans with the Royal Family. The facts, though, while ancient in origin, are clear and precise. All unmarked mute swans on open waters…
Continue reading...The term Great Britain, abbreviated to Britain, should not be used interchangeably with the United Kingdom, or UK, because they are different. Here's how. Great Britain consists of the countries of England, Scotland and Wales, which together form the mainland of the British Isles. The…
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