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Bagpipes in the British Isles

Bagpipes in the British Isles

The bagpipe is a traditional musical instrument in England and Ireland and the most popular in Scotland. Bagpipes were common all over Britain from at least the 13th century – accounts referring to them being historically present in literature –…

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Flashback: British Cinema of the 1930s

Flashback: British Cinema of the 1930s

Yet during this decade there was an emergence of some of the most interesting and popular British films with the cinema-going public, offering an insight into the society and culture of this period in British history. The introduction of the…

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British RAF Launches Drone Strike In Syria, Kills 2

Britain has knocked down two in Syria in its first air strike. The men were British nationals and were fighting for Islamic State (IS), said Prime Minister David Cameron. Parliamentary mandate has not been issued yet for such attack in…

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James Corden confirmed as 2014 Brit Awards host for final time

James Corden has been confirmed as host of the 2014 Brit Awards – but it will be his last event as presenter. The star will return for the fifth time when he fronts the show on February 19, making him…

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