5. Where is England
England is part of Great Britain. It is in Northern Europe and close to France. This is why France is a popular
tourist destinatination for the English.
What is the official name of the UK?
The official name of the UK is the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland".
What countries make up the UK?
The name refers to the union of what were once four separate nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
(though most of Ireland is now independent. Only Northern Ireland is part of the UK now).
The United Kingdom is made up of:
England - The capital is London.
Scotland - The capital is Edinburgh .
Wales - The capital is Cardiff.
Northern Ireland - The capital is Belfast.
England, Scotland and Wales together form Great Britain.
Great Britain and Northern Ireland together form the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland"
(UK)
What is the capital city of the UK?
The capital of the UK is London.
6. history of the union jack
The origins of the flag date back to 1603, when
James VI of Scotland inherited the English and
Irish thrones (as James I), thereby uniting the
crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland in a
personal union (which remained separate
states). On 12 April 1606, a new flag to
represent this regal union between England and
Scotland was specified in a royal decree,
according to which the flag of England (a red
cross on a white background, known as St
George's Cross), and the flag of Scotland (a
white saltire on a blue background, known as
the Saltire or St Andrew's Cross), would be
joined together, forming the flag of Great
Britain and first union flag.
7. History of England
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and
Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November,
primarily in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November
1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested
while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords.
Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life,
people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the
Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of
thanksgiving for the plot's failure.
Remember, remember,
the fifth of November,
Gunpowder, treason and
plot.
We see no reason why
Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot
8. English food
I love English food here are some of my favourite treats!
Victoria sponge cake (my favourite)
Fish and chips
jammy dodgers
scones
Heinz is an English brands
cheese (cheddar, wenslydale and stilton)
beer
9. English music
England is famous for it's comedy and music so we thought we would test your
knowledge!
Question 1 - Which famous band is this?
http://youtu.be/1AeRvsBHr1U
Question 2 - Which famous singer is this?
http://youtu.be/LwsaoLEvWbw
Question 3 - and do you know who this is?
http://youtu.be/FrLNwNg6n9k
Question 4 - which band is rocking out now?
http://youtu.be/qXcNQTa3zgs
Question 5 - one of Felix's favourites?
http://youtu.be/fZG24kiZzJE
