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Parliament Week

November 16, 2015

Want to know more about Parliament and democracy in the UK? Parliament Week is running from 16th to 22nd November 2015. It is coordinated by the House of Commons, with support from the House of Lords. Throughout the way there will be a programme of events and activities aimed at connecting people with Parliament and democracy in the… More Parliament Week

Bonfire Night

November 5, 2012

Although the religious aspects have been blurred over time, and it is no longer seen as a day of thanksgiving, “Bonfire Night” is still a national celebration in the United Kingdom. How did it start? Originally it was a celebration marking thwarting the plot to blow up parliament. Bonfires were lit across London and this custom… More Bonfire Night