September: England Roald Dahl Day celebrates the life and books of Roald Dahl, one of the world’s best-known children’s writers. His stories are full of unusual characters, exciting adventures and fantastic ideas. Books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda encourage...

September: England Queen Elizabeth I was one of England’s most famous monarchs. She ruled from 1558 to 1603, a period often called the Elizabethan Age. During her reign, England became an important centre of culture, exploration and trade. It was also a great time for theatre and...

September: England Heritage Open Days are special events that allow people to discover England’s history and cultural heritage. During these days, many historic buildings open their doors to the public, sometimes for free. Visitors can explore old houses, churches, gardens, museums and...

September: England Cambridge is another famous university city in England. The city is well known for the University of Cambridge and its beautiful colleges. It is also famous for its waterways and leafy college grounds known as "the Backs." Cambridge has many interesting university...

September: England Oxford is one of the most famous university cities in England. It is home to the University of Oxford, one of the oldest universities in the world. The city is full of beautiful old colleges, libraries, gardens and historic buildings. Students from many different...

September: England Reading has an important place in English culture, and England is home to some of the world’s most famous writers. People around the world read the works of William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, J.K. Rowling and many other authors. Libraries and bookshops...

September: England A traditional English breakfast is a famous part of English food culture. A full English breakfast usually includes eggs, sausages, bacon, baked beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. Some people also enjoy black pudding or fried bread. Today, many people do not eat...

September: England Stonehenge is one of England's most famous prehistoric monuments. It stands on Salisbury Plain in the south of England and was built thousands of years ago. The monument consists of large stones arranged in a special circular shape. We still do not know exactly why...

September: England Henry VIII was one of the most famous kings in English history. He ruled England from 1509 to 1547 and belonged to the Tudor family. He is especially famous for having six wives and for changing the relationship between England and the Catholic Church. During his...

September: England The English countryside is very different from busy London. It is full of green fields, small villages, old cottages, rivers and quiet roads. Many villages have a traditional pub, a church and small houses made of local stone or brick. People in rural areas may work...

September: England London is a large and exciting city with famous landmarks, interesting neighbourhoods and busy streets. Visitors can see places such as Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. Each neighbourhood has its own character. For example, Camden...

September: England In September 1666, a terrible fire started in a small bakery on Pudding Lane in London. The fire spread quickly because many buildings were made of wood and stood very close together. It burned for four days and destroyed a large part of the city, including thousands...