Tag Archives: England

Waving the flag

Waving a British flag around in public to garner votes has never been a commonplace British activity. It used to be considered rather tasteless, and for colour coordination it’s not exactly the greatest fashion accessory. Waving the flag (when not at war) happened on military occasions, ceremonies of international sporting events, or when the Queen […]

IN THE YEAR 2030: What happened in the decade following Brexit and the UK-EU trade deal?

1.  England is governed by executive order and decree by the PM or the Privy Council. The Conservative Party became the National Unity Party and has won two more General Elections. Parliamentary powers are limited to LGBTQ issues, animal welfare and English human rights. Parliamentary votes are advisory. National referenda are used for all major […]

Beating the Bounds: England and Africa

Long before the boundaries of England’s parishes were definitively mapped, people would walk around the boundaries of their local community every year, a few days before Ascension Day, often on Mayday or Beltane. They would be equipped with sticks, branches or switches and would physically beat the items that marked the boundary, such as large […]