Cockney rhyming slang has been around since the 19th Century as a special language focused in the East End of London. Debates about the origins focus on whether it was a simple shorthand used by market vendors or a code to cover criminal activity. Regardless of the reason why rhyming slang started, it … [Read More...] about Ten Great Cockney Phrases and their Meanings
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Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2022 Report
The annual Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace has returned this year. It's when we get to look around the Palace's State Rooms while the Queen … Continue Reading about Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2022 Report
Lucian Freud: Family Matters at Freud Museum London
For the centenary of the birth of British artist Lucian Freud (1922–2011), the Freud Museum is staging its first-ever exhibition of his work. The … Continue Reading about Lucian Freud: Family Matters at Freud Museum London
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