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Culture
==History of the British Isles==
==History of the British Isles==
==Culture of the British Isles==
==Culture of the British Isles==
The British Isles, being home to the [[English]], [[Welsh]], [[Scottish]] and [[Irish]] peoples has a very diverse culture. Perhaps the most unifying cultural aspect is the shared [[language]], [[English]] although there are a wealth of other languages spoken within the Isles. These include [[Irish]], [[Manx]], [[Scottish Gaelic]], [[Cornish]] and [[Welsh]]. It is worth noting that there are a great number of regional accents, dialects and variations of [[English]] spoken and that a [[Geordie]] (a native of [[Newcastle]]) will sound very different from a [[Cockney]] (a native [[London]]er).
The British Isles are predominantly [[Christian]] and are home to many beautiful [[Church]]es, [[Cathedral]]s and [[Abbey]]s.
A number of sports are popular throughout the British Isles, the most prominent of which is football (or [[soccer]]). [[Rugby]], [[darts]], [[snooker]], [[horse racing]] and [[cricket]] are also popular sports, both spectated and participated in by many.
The Public House (or [[pub]]) and the consumption of [[beer]] or [[Real ale]] is an important part of adult social life in all parts of the British Isles and pubs, along with [[church]]es, are the central point of many communities. The British Isles is home to a diverse range of foodstuffs and gastronomic traditions with the [[chip shop]] being found in all parts of the Isles and frequented by people from all walks of life. Indeed, nearly all towns and villages will contain several [[pub]]s, several [[chip shop]]s, one or more [[churches]] and a football ground.
==Links of Interest==
==Links of Interest==