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Launceston College A Cultural Introduction to the UK The United Kingdom is made up of 4 individual Countries; England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In some areas we perform as the UK, Great Britain (E, W & S) or as individual

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The United Kingdom is made up of 4 individual Countries; England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In some areas we perform as the UK, Great Britain (E, W & S) or as individual nations. Many people identify as British and our passport is from the UK.

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Britain’s cultural influence on the world stems from the British Empire which once covered a ¼ of the globe.

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The influence of the British Empire can still be seen world wide today

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Music – In terms of famous composers, Britain never really had a world famous icon. The names of Mozart and Beethoven were superior to the composers of Britain. However, in 1962 four young lads from Liverpool led a revolution that would change the musical world and ensure that Britain would lead from the front.

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The Beatles

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David Bowie

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The Sex Pistols

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Elton John

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Ed Sheeran

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Adele

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Sport ‐ Many of the world’s sports were invented in Britain. Sport grew out of the public schools of England and were taken

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Cricket – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj9xPsdcxJM

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Rugby –

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Football – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMkYkVGpx‐c

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Parkrun

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Parkrun

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Film ‐ The British film industry has produced some of the most influential films, actors and actresses seen on screen. Due to our cultural similarities to the United States, the UK also provides many locations and production staff to Hollywood.

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History – Modern Britain began in 1066 with the Battle of Hastings and the Norman invasion of England. Britain has had a monarchy ever since (with a brief civil war in the 17th Century). Our current Queen, Elizabeth II, has been on the throne for 67 years. To visit Britain is to visit a modern country with a sense of pride in our own history.

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