The most popular detective in the world, and a very clever man, Sherlock Homes and his friend doctor Watson were invented by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Cricket
This team sports is played by gentlemen in white uniforms. It is traditionally played on the village green, and it is now international. It is very difficult to understand.
Rugby
This team sport was invented at Rugby school because a boy took the ball in his arms. It is now an international sport.
The spitfire
A very popular airplane, and a symbol of victory. It was used during World War 2.
The weather
It is probably the favourite conversation topic in Britain. It is about sun, rain, cold, or it is lovely, fine, or horrible !
Hadrian’s Wall, a Roman wall
It marks the limit to the north of the great Roman Empire, and it was the frontier between “civilisation” and barbarians. It is about 150 km long.
The stamp with the Queen’s head
Arnold Machin designed the Queen’s Head stamp. It is a small rectangular piece of paper, used every day on envelopes posted in the Royal Mail.
The bobby
They no longer exist, because their uniform is different (the hat is different now). The police force was created by Sir Robert Peel (Bobby is shorter for Robert). Those civil servants have a mission : to protect people from criminals. Crime decreased a lot in the 19th century, when they were created.
The pub
It is called the public house (i.e. the pub), or the local, it is situated in towns, or in the countryside. People go there for a pint of beer, to meet friends, to play darts or snooker.
The oak tree
It is the national tree of England. It is a symbol of endurance, power and strength.
