Topic: November 2005

Notes From Albion

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Around Our Sceptered Isle

Hands Across the Sea: The St. George’s Society of New York

[caption id="HandsAcrosstheSea_img1" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] British Consul-General in New York Sir Philip Thomas, St. George’s Society President Natalie Thomas Pray, Lord Browne of Madingley, and Ball Chairpersons Nancy Sakas and Kazie Metzger Harvey enjoy themselves at the St. George’s Society’s annual English Ball.[/caption]

Timeline October 24-26, 1649

In Britain These Days

Historic London Dining

Land of My Fathers

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On the Bookshelf

The Latest Books About Britain

Last Orders, Please!

[caption id="LastOrdersPlease_img1" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] During the terrorism that struck London during World War II, amidst the Blitz of 1940, Westminster City Council organized a competition for the best decorated air raid shelter in London. Stiff upper lip, indeed.[/caption]