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ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

It's not a problem Tony...the thread can be about all things British...... [:D]

Ok, I want a picture that shows people skiing in Britain ! I'd accept pics of sleds too! [:D]

ORIGINAL: andym

Also google Prince Johnny,the "forgotten prince" a very sad tale it is as well.

I did google Prince Johnny and you're right, it's very sad....

ORIGINAL: GoodGuy

ORIGINAL: JudgeDredd

It's not a problem Tony...the thread can be about all things British...... [:D]

Ok, I want a picture that shows people skiing in Britain ! I'd accept pics of sleds too! [:D]

I'm nor sure if Britain has mountains fit for ski slopes???

Well originaly it was called Lynne,and then it came under the fiefdom of Bishop Losinga who renamed it Lynn Episcopi in 1101 ,after a while it was granted a Royal Charter to hold a Market and a Fair(called the Mart,which still runs today)When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in 1538, the town and manor became royal property. As a result, the town became renamed King's Lynn and Lynn Regis.It was an important Trading Port and part of the Hanseatic League.Its also the birthplace of one Captain George Vancouver (1757–1798), an officer in the Royal Navy, who was the first person to explore the Pacific coast of the modern day Canadian province of British Columbia; the American states of Alaska, Washington, and Oregon; and the southwest coast of Australia. It is also the place of the first school attended by Diana, Princess of Wales.Also near by a certain John Rolfe had a country house in the village of Heacham,which is where he spent some time with his wife,Pocohontas.

ORIGINAL: andym

Well originaly it was called Lynne,and then it came under the fiefdom of Bishop Losinga who renamed it Lynn Episcopi in 1101 ,after a while it was granted a Royal Charter to hold a Market and a Fair(called the Mart,which still runs today)When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in 1538, the town and manor became royal property. As a result, the town became renamed King's Lynn and Lynn Regis.It was an important Trading Port and part of the Hanseatic League.Its also the birthplace of one Captain George Vancouver (1757–1798), an officer in the Royal Navy, who was the first person to explore the Pacific coast of the modern day Canadian province of British Columbia; the American states of Alaska, Washington, and Oregon; and the southwest coast of Australia. It is also the place of the first school attended by Diana, Princess of Wales.Also near by a certain John Rolfe had a country house in the village of Heacham,which is where he spent some time with his wife,Pocohontas.

WOW!! Pretty neat stuff. I'm a sucker for that kind of historical information...Thanks.

Well maybe we should start a new thread then.I also am a sucker for history.When i left the Royal Navy,i ended up working at Westminster Abbey.My respnsabilities were to look after the Chapter House and Undercroft Museum and Pyx Chamber.My "office" door was authenticate to be over 1000 years old,not just the wood but when it first was made into a door,it also had (and does today) been covered in Human Skin.Thw skin belonged to a One,Richard De Podlicote(some spellings vary)who was a merchant who took a liking to King Edward the firsts Treasury that had been stored in the Pyx Chamber for safekeeping.Ultimately most of the loot was recovered and a dozen or so were hanged, including Richard, but most escaped the executioner: Richard gave a false confession that he was the only one involved, saving the clergy—his inside accomplices—from being condemned. After his hanging, his body was flayed, and the skin nailed to the door of my office in Westminster Abbey

The real winter wont start until you have icesticks growing out your eyeslashes. I had my first just this week. 

ORIGINAL: andym

Well maybe we should start a new thread then.I also am a sucker for history.When i left the Royal Navy,i ended up working at Westminster Abbey.My respnsabilities were to look after the Chapter House and Undercroft Museum and Pyx Chamber.My "office" door was authenticate to be over 1000 years old,not just the wood but when it first was made into a door,it also had (and does today) been covered in Human Skin ...... [] After his hanging, his body was flayed, and the skin nailed to the door of my office in Westminster Abbey

Are you saying that the skin is still there? *shudder* [:D]
Did the ghost of its previous owner ever look over your shoulder? [;)]

ORIGINAL: Treale

I'm nor sure if Britain has mountains fit for ski slopes???

@andym :

Well, I am sure there are no major mountain ranges, but are there any notable elevations?

Yes the skin is still there small pieces tucked away behind the hinge plates.It has been authenticated by the Open University a few years back.Some times when i was working late and alone the Abbey did become "different",one night myself and one of the Dean Vergers played some Gregorian Chants on a tape player on the High Altar,it was amazing!It was like going back many hundreds of years,if there is a God,then i am sure that night i felt him! 
 
As for Moutain Ranges,indeed we do have them in UK,however they are not very high Mountains,despite this they are amongst the most beautiful areas in UK.Scotland has the Major share of them although Wales and Ireland have ranges.Where i live and we had all that snow(even more today and more forcast for tonight)we are very close to Sea Level,some parts of the Counties around us are actually BELOW sealevel,so you see elevation doesnt really make much difference if you get snow or not.Granted higher elevations are more prone to Snow etc but not exclusively.

ORIGINAL: andym

Where i live and we had all that snow(even more today and more forcast for tonight)we are very close to Sea Level,some parts of the Counties around us are actually BELOW sealevel,so you see elevation doesnt really make much difference if you get snow or not.Granted higher elevations are more prone to Snow etc but not exclusively.

I was rather trying to dig for the info whether it's possible to slide down some "elevation", be it on a sled, skis, or on a plastic bag under your butt. [:D] So? [:)] Oh, and I'm not aiming for cliffs there, eheh, but suitable e-le-va-tions. !

Aw, you have not experience snow until you have to dig out a couple feet of snow just so you can put up a GP medium.

Christmas in Ohio, 2004.

Good Guy,yes there are some Ski resorts in UK,but not on par with Germany,i have tobogganed down the Harz mountains many times and also the Teutoburger Wald.There are plenty of hills to hurl yourself down on a dustbin lid if you want.You could even do this if you are mad enough.
 
http://www.cheese-rolling.co.uk/the_event.htm

http://www.cheese-rolling.co.uk/can_you_give_it_-_Starring_Chris_Anderson.htm

Cheese Rolling? Now that is weird!!!!

Lol,well its no weirder than having a Chilli Festival.Then again we do have a few odd things that you might like to google for.
 
The Haxey Hood,Up Helly Aa,Tar Barrel Burning,Bacup Nutters Dance,Swan Upping,Well Dressing to name but a few.(that should keep you entertained for a while)

I also found this online.It might just help our Colonial Cousins understand our language better.
 
http://septicscompanion.com/index.php
 
 
But then just to spoil the fun we have our regional accents.Check out this site for examples.
 
http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/sounds/index.html

View just a few yards from my front door. Yes, it is lovely and warm here. Think I will go for a swim soon.

This is my home (I live on an English Traditional Narrowboat) in Barnoldswick on the borders of Lancashire and Yorkshire!

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!Its SNOWING!Been piling it down for the last 2 hours!it was at least 8 to 9 inches deep this afternoon and i think about ANOTHER 2 to 3 inches has fallen,the weather says its going to snow untill around 0300 as well!Thank goodness i have a Land Rover!Ill post some pics tomorrow!