Knowledge: society and culture
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- Wessex Society
http://www.zyworld.com/wessexsociety/ - Dedicated to the history, culture, folklore and regional identity of the English counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
- Fly the Flag
http://www.flytheflag.net/ - Promoting an awareness of England and all things English. Information about membership and events, forum, and patriotic paraphernalia for sale.
- Nostalghia Southern England
http://www.sievers.nl/visitengland - Photographs of Bath, Stonehenge, Lacock, St.Ives, Exeter, Dartmoor National Park, Shaftesbury, Brighton and London suburbs.
- RSVP
http://www.rsvp-int.co.uk/ - Introduction agency also providing social events. Profile, services, policies, events and enquiry form.
- Cross of St George
http://crossofstgeorge.tripod.com/ - Celebrating Englishness, with notes from English history, plus message board and chatroom for debates.
- AltCulture
http://www.altculture.org/ - Dedicated to deconstructing popular culture with the aim of promoting an alternative culture. Essays on issues such as "Is The X-Files Subversive?" and on expanding awareness of St George.
- Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.aa-uk.org.uk/lists/htf.htm - A complete list of every AA meeting in England, updated every month.
- The British Page
http://www.skovgaard.org/europe/britain.htm - Humorous and slightly sarcastic views on Britain and the British as seen by a Dane.
- By George!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,740489,00.html - The Guardian's Jonathan Glacey reflects on the meaning of the English flag on the occasion of its World Cup prominence.
- English Blogs
http://www.english-blogs.com/ - A collection of online journals and short essays about the country.
- Battle of Ideas Festival
http://www.battleofideas.co.uk/ - Different strands of social, political, scientific, academic and cultural discussion are being brought together for what will be an annual festival.
- Albion Magazine Online: Exploring Englishness
http://www.zyworld.com/albionmagazineonline/ - A biannual, web-based public service magazine dedicated to exploring modern English identity and culture, with articles on Englishness, books, music and film.
- James Lees-Milne (1908-97)
http://www.jamesleesmilne.com/ - An architectural conservationist and writer, is now best remembered for his diaries. He was an acute social observer and befriended many leading men and women of his time.
- Anglobilia
http://www.anglobilia.com/ - A guide featuring travel, a photo gallery, studying in the country, news, famous people, culture and legends.
- Dosomething.coop
http://www.dosomething.coop/ - Created by the Co-operative Group for people who want to do something to make a difference.
- Wessex Mediation Disagreement Resolution Service
http://www.wessexmediation.co.uk/ - Provides a mediation service specifically for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. The service provides independent and impartial mediators to help parents and carers and the education authorities.
- English Culture
http://www.allinfoaboutenglishculture.com/ - Your key to the fads, foibles and eccentricities of cultural England.
- Celebrate St George's Day
http://www.celebratestgeorgesday.com/ - Promoting a national day of celebration on 23rd April.
- Office of the Children's Commissioner
https://www.childrenscommissioner.org/ - Profile and mission with information for children, young people and adults.
- National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
http://www.navca.org.uk/ - Advice, information, publications, training, events, news and resources.
- Icons: A portrait of England
http://www.icons.org.uk/ - A catalogue of objects, activities and symbols that are uniquely important to life in England and the people who live here. Includes information and history connected with each icon.
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