Post on 22-Feb-2016
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Union Jack
Has a population of 66,943,912
Parliament
Set up for a democratic societyThe distance between the two sides is two and
a half sword lengthsIn 2010 there is a general election the two
main parties are the Conservatives and Labour
2012 Olympics £3.3 Billion Investment
London
Unity between the English, Irish and Scottish. The Flag comprises of elements of each others flags
National Foods
• Chicken•Fish •Beef •Potatoes
Tea has become a national drink after being introduced in the 17th century
Chicken Korma is now considered a British dish
Sport
Football Premier League the
best league in the world
Championship
Somerset
Glastonbury Music FestivalApples and CiderWookey Hole Glastonbury Abbey and TorWells Cathedral Fleet Air Museum
Wookey Hole
The magical myth of the Priest who turned the Witch to stone using Holy Water.
•Only a small fraction of the Cave system has been explored
Bridgwater Carnival
The origins of our annual carnival in Bridgwater can be traced back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators, failed in their attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. That story is well known to everyone, but what is not so widely acknowledged is that it was King James 1st and his parliament who decreed that the events of 5 November should be commemorated annually with the lighting of bonfires, a tradition which is celebrated across the nation to this very day.
Glastonbury Music Festival
Started in 1970 The largest
greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world
Use over 900 acres of site
Up to 700 acts can play over 80 stages in a weekend
Local Sport
Bridgwater Town FC
Bridgwater Albion RFC
Somerset County Cricket Club
Bristol City FC (championship)
Bath RFC (Guinness Premiership)
Local Attractions
Somerset Steam RailwayClifton Suspension BridgeBristol ZooWookey Hole Chedder GorgeWells Cathedral@Bristol (Science Museum)Glastonbury Abbey and TorHaynes Motor Museum Stonehenge