Heavy rainfalls had just stopped. The cobblestones were wet. The lady in black got out of her cab at the square in front of the Edinburgh castle. November 2014. Les grosses averses venaient juste de s’arrêter. Les pavés étaient humides. La dame en noir est sortie de son taxi sur la place devant le château…
Sir Robert Peel (1778-1850) invented the modern police in England. In London, the policemen are so identified with the politician who created them that they were referred to as “Bobbies”, after the popular nickname for Robert. November 2014. Sir Robert Peel (1778-1850) a inventé la police moderne en Angleterre. A Londres, les policiers sont tellement associés à…
In the 1960’s, Carnaby Street was one of the coolest destinations of the Swinging London as the Marquee Club was located around the corner. Many years later, these two English girls have kept the spirit alive. November 2014. Dans les années 60, Carnaby Street était une des destinations les plus cools du Swinging London car…
J.K. Rowling is said to have written the first Harry Potter novel in Edinburgh. You cannot help thinking about Harry Pother when see Scottish children in the streets. Most pupils in the Scottish capital wear school uniforms that are rather strict. November 2014. On dit que J.K. Rowling a écrit le premier roman de la…
The practice of wearing clothes decorated with so-called pearl, actually mother-of-pearl buttons, originated in the 19th century. The people wearing them are called Pearly Kings and Queens, or pearlies. Each group is associated with a church in central London and is committed to raising money for London-based charities. The Pearly King and Queens of Tower…
It is the end of the intermission at the Glyndebourne festival. Young conductor Philippe Jordan (born 1974) is part of the audience. He walks back to his seat with a friend of his. August 2000. C’est la fin de l’entracte au festival de Glyndebourne. Le jeune chef d’orchestre Philippe Jordan (né en 1974) fait partie…
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