Category: Britain

Famous Black and White Fifties British Films

There was a time when Britain was at the height of film culture.  Almost all of these films were black and white but they had great drama and an almost inimitable sense of social consciousness to them. They were like a more civilized, talky version of the American film noir movies.   These films are still talked about today and screened in old London second-run houses […]

Famous Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom

If there is one thing Britain is known for it is the crown jewels. They have been discovered in the burial mounds of ancient kings and rulers that date back to 200 B.C.  The crown jewels back then were Roman or pagan and featured bronze circlets adorned with human faces.   One of the first official crowns was worn by William , Duke of Normandy. […]