England Society and Culture
Below are some useful links about Society and Culture on England:
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| Albion Magazine Online: Exploring Englishness - A biannual, web-based public service magazine dedicated to exploring modern English identity and culture, with articles on Englishness, books, music and film. |
| Alcoholics Anonymous. - A complete list of every AA meeting in England, updated every month. |
| AltCulture - Dedicated to deconstructing popular culture with the aim of promoting an alternative culture. Essays on issues such as "Is The X-Files Subversive?" and on expanding awareness of St George. |
| Anglobilia - A guide featuring travel, a photo gallery, studying in the country, news, famous people, culture and legends. |
| Battle of Ideas Festival - Different strands of social, political, scientific, academic and cultural discussion are being brought together for what will be an annual festival. |
| The British Page - Humorous and slightly sarcastic views on Britain and the British as seen by a Dane. |
| By George! - The Guardian's Jonathan Glacey reflects on the meaning of the English flag on the occasion of its World Cup prominence. |
| China in Yorkshire - A celebration of Chinese culture and its influence on Western Society taking place throughout 2008. Details events at venues throughout Yorkshire, the Humber and Lincolnshire. |
| Cross of St George - Celebrating Englishness, with notes from English history, plus message board and chatroom for debates. |
| English Blogs - A collection of online journals and short essays about the country. |
| Fly the Flag - Promoting an awareness of England and all things English. Information about membership and events, forum, and patriotic paraphernalia for sale. |
| Icons: A portrait of England - A catalogue of objects, activities and symbols that are uniquely important to life in England and the people who live here. Includes information and history connected with each icon. |
| James Lees-Milne (1908-97) - An architectural conservationist and writer, is now best remembered for his diaries. He was an acute social observer and befriended many leading men and women of his time. |
| 11 Million - Official site of England's Children's Commissioner. Profile and mission with information for children, young people and adults. |
| National Association for Voluntary and Community Action - Advice, information, publications, training, events, news and resources. |
| Nostalghia Southern England - Photographs of Bath, Stonehenge, Lacock, St.Ives, Exeter, Dartmoor National Park, Shaftesbury, Brighton and London suburbs. |
| RSVP - Introduction agency also providing social events. Profile, services, policies, events and enquiry form. |
| St George's Day - Campaigns for a new bank holiday. Profile, objectives and how to help. |
| Wessex Mediation Disagreement Resolution Service - Provides a mediation service specifically for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. The service provides independent and impartial mediators to help parents and carers and the education authorities. |
| Wessex Society - Dedicated to the history, culture, folklore and regional identity of the English counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. |