Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from March 2001

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from March 2001

Editor's Message.(cultural identity in England)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Dear Reader, You may think that England and the United States are very similar because they share a common language. But a visit to England would dissolve any misconceptions of England being just like the United States. Each country has...

At a Glance.(people and geography of England)
March 1, 2001... England Location: Part of the United Kingdom, England dominates the island of Great Britain, located off the western coast of Europe. Scotland lies to the north of England, Wales and the Irish Sea to the west, the English Channel to the...

Only In ... England.(Major Oak historic tree and the legend of Robin Hood)
March 1, 2001... The story of Robin Hood, outlaw who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, originated in the hollowed section of a tree in Sherwood Forest. Legend says that Robin Hood used the secret space in the Major Oak to stash his goods and men. Robin...

In the Know.(brief notes on history and geography of United Kingdom)
March 1, 2001... Look for the following places and things in this issue. British Isles: Group of islands located off the northwestern coast of Europe that includes Great Britain, Ireland, and several smaller islands. English Channel: Located between...

Who Are the English?(races of people that have lived in the British Isles)
March 1, 2001... Long ago, a land bridge connected the British Isles to the European continent. Historians believe hunters walked across in order to hunt. By the time the islands separated from the continent, about 20,000 people lived there. They used tools and...

Through Time.(important events in English history)
March 1, 2001... England c. 2000 B.C. Stonehenge is built. The bronze and iron ages follow. c. 700 B.C. The area that now includes England is occupied by the Celts. 55-54 B.C. Romans invade the island of Great Britain. They invade again in A.D. 43...

A Springtime English Tea.(tea-drinking and foods people have at tea time)
March 1, 2001... A cup of hot tea in the cool English climate has been a favorite of the British ever since Assam tea was discovered in India. In the mid-1800s, the Duchess of Bedford, who got peckish (hungry) before dinner, started having a small meal with her...

A Country of Immigrants.(minority groups in England)
March 1, 2001... England is a country whose main image is that of a white, Caucasian, English-speaking population. But this picture has changed over the last century. New immigrants from Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa are changing Britain's tone and...

Hail to the Queen? Democracy in England.(system of government)
March 1, 2001... Kings and queens have reigned over England for a thousand years. Although England long ago replaced the power of the monarchy with a democratic form of government, a visitor to England today might believe that the royal family continues to...

Why the English Remember the Fifth of November.(Guy Fawkes Day)
March 1, 2001... November fifth, Guy Fawkes Day, is an English holiday celebrating the preservation of the British monarchy and Parliament. Guy Fawkes (pronounced "fahx") was one of 13 conspirators who planned a gunpowder explosion aimed at killing King James I...

A Ramble Around England.(geographical regions)
March 1, 2001... We may not be able to make a journey to England, but as arm-chair travelers -- those who dreams and imagine their way around -- we can make a pilgrimage of the mind to England's varied regions. We will start out in the southwest region,...

One Square Mile.(history of the city of London)
March 1, 2001... The Historic City of London The streets of London are not paved with gold as Dick Whittington once believed, but they are paved with history. Within Greater London, the one-square-mile area known as "the City" sits atop the remains of both...

The Majestic Thames.(river)
March 1, 2001... The Thames (pronounced "temz") has been invaluable to Great Britain as a highway and trading route. Would-be conquerors used the river to pursue their ambitions, the wealthy built houses on its banks, and monarchs used it to travel to their...

The Globe.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... When the Globe Theatre opened in 1997 with a production of William Shakespeare's Henry V, it was one of the newest theaters in London. But in a way, it is really one of the oldest. The Globe is a replica of the theater where many of...

What Will You Do With a Brolly?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The English really have everything in common with the Americans, except, of course, language. Oscar Wilde, writer "Put your brolly in the boot." In England, this means, "Put your umbrella in the trunk of the car." English is a...

Cornwall.(legends and superstitions)
March 1, 2001... Many people think of England as one country, with one language and one culture. Yet within this kingdom is a place that is almost a nation in itself. Located on an isolated peninsula reaching far into the Atlantic Ocean, Cornwall is a unique...

Sometimes Today Is Tomorrow.(how time-keeping standards were set)
March 1, 2001... When making a long-distance telephone call, it is a good idea to find out what time it is at the other end of your phone before you dial. Today, world time standards make this a simple task. Before the late 1800s, however, figuring out the...

Going to School.(school system in England)
March 1, 2001... British-style British and U.S. schools may seem alike on the surface, but going to school in England means learning a whole new set of customs and habits. Is it fun? "Yes," says Jack Mallinder, an 11-year-old British boy now living in the...

A Matter of Pride.(sports in the United Kingdom)
March 1, 2001... Be careful when you talk to your British friends about sports. To the British, all sports, especially those involving teams, are considered serious subjects. Almost every British student plays on a school team. Many grow up and join adult...

The Legend of St. George and the Dragon.
March 1, 2001... Long ago, just outside the African city of Silene, Libya, tall, dense reeds surrounded a deep, murky pond. Inside the pond lived a fierce dragon that had long aggravated the local citizens by destroying their crops and terrorizing them and...

FACE FACTS.(the reason English police officers are called bobbies)
March 1, 2001... ENGLISH POLICE OFFICERS ARE CALLED "BOBBIES" IN HONOR OF SIR ROBERT PEEL - WHO CREATED THE ENGLISH POLICE FORCE IN 1829.

Further Exploring.(books about England)
March 1, 2001... England by Garry Lyle This is a well-written introduction to England. Nine chapters cover its evolution from a Roman outpost known as Britannia to its present role as a leading member of the European Union. Illustrations include both color...

One Last Face.(Notting Hill Carnival)
March 1, 2001... A Londoner takes part in the Notting Hill Carnival, which is hosted every year by the city's West Indian population.