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GB MagEditor’s letter

In this issue we introduce you to some of our weird and wonderfulfoods, tell you the story behind Bonfire Night and try and explain ourobsession with tea and football!

We’ve also got an interview with the lovely Olly Murs, who talks to usabout what he’s been up to since appearing on the music talent show, The X Factor, which kick started his music career.

Along with the magazine, which is distributed once a term, we’velaunched a website, www.gbbag.co.uk, which gives you a host of practicalinformation to help you settle in, because we know the boring stuff, like sorting out your accommodation or getting a good mobile deal, can get a bit tedious.

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Exclusive interviewpage 40GB Mag interviews X Factor success and UK chart topper Olly Murs. His music career continues to go from strength to strength and if that wasn’tenough he is also presenting the eighth series of Xtra Factor. GB Mag’s Radhika Popat caught up with Olly to find out more...

Student interview page 16Dutchman Casper tells GB Magwhat’s helped him understand British culture

Footballpage 56Britain’s love of the ‘beautiful game’ explained

Shopping page 46From boutique to bargain, we’ve got it covered

British Food page 28Confused by toad in thehole, spotted dick andhaggis? Don’t worry weexplain it all here

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Afternoontea page 22Indulge in the Britishobsession for a ‘cuppa’ in some of the quirkiestplaces around the UK

Bonfire Night page 34November 5th marks BonfireNight! We explain the storybehind this fiery British tradition

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Student survival tipspages10-11

Competitions and giveawayspages7-8

10 bizarre facts about Britainpages14-15

10 ways to beat homesicknesspages 20-21

Great British Phrasespages 38-39

Top clubbing locations around the UKpages 50-51

Young up and coming British designerspages 52-54

British cinemapage 60-61

10 ways to know you’re a student in the UKpage 62

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We understand that you’re new to the country and to your university, so you’llprobably be feeling many things at the moment – excitement, fear, happiness,confusion – the list goes on! So to help you settle into your new home we’vespoken to loads of international & EU students who’ve been here for a whileand asked them to contribute some tips and advice. After all, they’ve beenwhere you are and got the t-shirt to prove it!

Name: Olga IvanskiCountry: RussiaUniversity: Aston UniversityTop tip: When drinking at thepub, remember you can always gofor a half pint if you don’t want todrink too much!

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You’ll soon gather the UK is a weird yet wonderful place and just to demonstrate how quirky we Brits really are Paul F Cockburn has listed some odd facts about the UK, like did you know it’s still legal to kill aScotsman within the ancient walls of York? That said; it’s only legal if he’s carrying a bow and arrow, oh and it’s not a Sunday!

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She sells seashells by the seashore!It doesn’t matter where you’re standing in mainlandBritain; you’ll never be more than 75 miles from thesea. If you fancy a walk along the beach, you have(according to Ordnance Survey) a choice of some11,073 miles (17,820 km) of coastline to pick from.

From your ValentineIt’s believed Queen Victoria loved Valentine’s Daycards! She was so fond of them that during herreign she sent out almost 2,500 cards. We wonderwho the lucky guys were!

BRUM! BRUM! There are 30 towns around the world (and onecrater on the Moon) named after the UK’s secondbiggest city, Birmingham.

Golden oldies!Many of the most popular TV shows in Britaintoday were actually first broadcast in the 1960s and1970s: Coronation Street (1960), Doctor Who(1963), Match of the Day (1964), and Emmerdale(1972), to name just four.

By invitation only!Despite being the person in charge of the UK, andmany other countries in the past, the Queen is notactually allowed to enter the House of Commonsbecause she’s not a member! The only time she canenter is when she’s been given an official invitationby members of the House of Commons.

Big Ben isn’t a clock!Contrary to popular belief Big Ben isn’t actually aclock! Big Ben refers to the bell in the tower, andthe tower itself is called St. Stephen’s Tower.

Braveheart in York!It’s still legal to kill a Scotsman within the ancientcity walls of York, but only if he’s carrying a bowand arrow – and it’s not a Sunday.

Tech savvy!The UK has several areas of computing, IT and new media companies in the style of ‘Silicon Valley’in North California. These have been called ‘Silicon Glen’ (Central Scotland), ‘Silicon Fen’ (Cambridge) and ‘Silicon Beach’(Brighton) – aren’t we Brits original!

Mr and Mrs Smith ‘Smith’ remains the most common surname in theUK, and about one in 16 of them are called, withgreat originality, ‘John Smith’.

War with Russia!The border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed has flippedbetween being officially in England or Scotland sooften that it was frequently referred to as a separateentity in State documents. So, at the start of theCrimean War in 1854, the British Governmentdeclared war on Russia on behalf of Britain,Ireland, Berwick-upon-Tweed and all BritishDominions. However, the eventual peace treatylater signed in Paris didn’t include Berwick-upon-Tweed, meaning it was still at war with Russia!People were eventually able to sleep peacefully in their beds after a Soviet representative declaredpeace while officially visiting the town in 1966.

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GB MagStudent interview

The Flying Dutchman lands in Birmingham

I’ve been in Britain for a while now and love it! I decided to do my degree in the UK because it’srenowned for its education and I also like the factthat UK universities offer so many subject options.

I’d never been to Britian before, and I always presumed it would be a lot like the Netherlands,except for maybe some bowler hats, but when I gothere I had a massive culture shock!

For one, it’s a lot more multicultural than I expected,which I think is fantastic. The Brits I’ve met haveroots from all over the globe, so they have such interesting stories to tell. I really didn’t expect the UK to have such an international feel to it, but it’s become one of the reasons I like it so much.

I also thought I spoke decent English until I gothere and found I couldn’t understand a word peoplewere saying – especially in Birmingham becausethe accent is quite heavy. I also went up to Scotlandlast summer at a time when I thought I finally had a good grasp of English, but as you know theScottish accent is quite strong and I rememberthinking: ‘Oh no, I’m back at square one!’ I couldn’t help but laugh about it.

What’s even funnier is back home I was taught people in Britain referred to women as ‘darling’ and ‘love’, so when I got here I followed suit, but my girlfriend (a Brit) quickly told me off for it, saying: ‘If you don’t know her, don’t call her darling.’ The strange thing is I was taught that it was the norm.

Dutchman Casper Oppenhuis de Jong, a third year Political Economy student at the University of Birmingham met up with Radhika Popat fromthe GB Mag to talk about his time as a student in Britain. After three yearsin the UK, Casper has embraced British culture and is now a massive fan of pubs, TV show Come Dine With Me and of course tea with milk!

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That said, some of my preconceptions about the UK turned out to be true, for example, British people do drink a lot of tea and what’s even morefascinating is they put milk in their tea! It’s a trait I’ve taken back home to theNetherlands where black coffeeis popular, so you can imaginethe strange looks I get when I order tea with milk.

British food has always interested me; I’m a self-confessed Come Dine With Me fan, it’s one of myfavourite shows. My flatmatesfind it hilarious that I like acooking show, but they don’tsee that it allows me to learnabout British food. It also lets me look into Britishhomes, which I wouldn’t get to see otherwise.

I suppose I should also admitthat I’m a fan of The OnlyWay is Essex (a ‘reality show’following the lives of youngadults in Essex). As cheesy as it is, it’s addictive viewing and I’m now actually thinking of visiting the place!

Watching British TV has helped me improve myEnglish and has taught me a lot about Britishlifestyle. It’s helped me settle into a new culture,which can be really tough at first.

I don’t think people realise just how many challenges someone like me faces. For example

making friends isn’t easy because as lovely asBritish students are, they’re also hard to befriend. I suppose it’s difficult for them to sympathise with the fact that you’re not only new to the university

but to the country as well. So if there is one bit ofadvice I would give a new international or EU studentit’s to just get out there and start talking to people.

The great thing is it’s completely normal in the UKto start a conversation with astranger, and it’s even easierin a university setting wherepeople are so open-minded. I joined a lot of societies, like the rowing society – I figured I’m at a British university I should row –which helped me meet new people.

I found pubs are also a greatplace to socialise and makenew friends. Plus British pubnames like the Famous Cock

and the Goat and Tricycle always manage to put asmile on my face!

You can tell I’ve really become a true Brit; the feeling of being a tourist has disappeared. I can’tbelieve I’ve been here for three years and will begraduating soon! I’ve certainly enjoyed my timehere and would recommend it to any student thinking of coming to the UK.

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GB Mag10 ways to beat homesickness

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1. Making friends is one of the best ways to combathomesickness, it will give you people to talk toand have fun with. Social events are a greatplace to meet people, so make sure you attend!

2. Do keep in regular contact with the people athome, but it’s a good idea to keep your callslimited to once or twice a week, because toomuch contact can make you feel more homesick.

3. Get involved in university life! Throw yourselfinto your studies but also join lots of cool societies and groups, they’ll keep you nice and busy so you’ll soon forget feeling blue.

4. Exercise! Whether it’s running on a treadmill or attending a yoga class, exercise releasesendorphins which are hormones that make you feel happy and smiley!

5. Make sure you eat well. Pack your diet with lots of lovely fruits and veg, so you’re energised and ready to face the day.

6. Keep a diary (journal) and fill it with photos ofyour time here in the UK, you can then show itto your family when you see them again to givethem a better understanding of your life here.

7. Try not to spend too much time by yourself!Even going to a busy public place like a coffeeshop, a library or a park can make you feel a lot more relaxed and positive.

8. Speak to other international/EU students, as it’s likely they’re in the same position as you.But at the same time, remember to make friendswith home students because they can help yousettle into your new environment.

9. Help is available at most universities. We recommend you head to your StudentServices department if you need more advice.

10.Finally, keep checking our Facebook Page atfacebook.com/GreatBritishBag as we’re alwaysupdating it with info on where to go and what to see. It’s also a great place to meet other international students!

You should remember that homesickness is just a temporary feeling – a reaction toyour body and mind readjusting to the change – which will quickly pass. Whilst it’seasy to surrender to the feeling, it’s important you don’t. In fact the quicker youthrow yourself into your new life, the quicker the feeling of missing home willlessen. To help you settle in, we’ve listed the top 10 ways to get rid of your blues,so you can get on with enjoying your time here!

10 ways to beat homesicknessWords: Sally Beets

The GB Mag understands that moving to a new country can be challenging, especially as this may be your first time away from home! As well as feeling excited about your new life here, we suspect a lot of you will be missing home, which is completely normal and something you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about.

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We know you think we Brits drink ridiculous amounts of tea, and youwould be quite right in thinking so because we’re a nation obsessed with this delectable drink! Since the 18th century, the UK has topped the list forhighest tea consumption, getting through a whopping 165 million cups a day!

If you’re looking to experience the classy tea drinking culture to the fullest,we recommend indulging in a spot of afternoon tea. It usually involves beingserved delicate finger sandwiches, scrumptious pastries as well as scones andclotted cream, all washed down with tea.

There’s no shortage of places where you can partake in afternoon tea but here are our favourite tearooms around Britain. From chic and timelessto quaint and quirky, there’s something to tickle everyone’s taste buds.

Legend has it that afternoon tea was ‘invented’ by Anna Maria who was the seventh Duchess of Bedford. After experiencing a‘sinking’ feeling around 4pm every afternoon, Anna asked her maid to bring her tea and a slice or two of bread and butter to tide her overduring the long break between lunch and dinner. She soon found itwas the perfect refreshment and asked her friends to join her. It quickly became a popular social event and thus the English afternoon tea was born.

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The Tea CosyBrighton

If you’re a fan of the royals andgood old-fashioned English tablemanners we seriously recommendyou visit the Tea Cosy in Brighton.As well as being adorned withUnion Jacks and portraits of HerMajesty and the rest of the royalfamily, the house rules are fantastically tongue in cheek with no elbows allowed on tables!

Even the teas have regal nameslike William and Harry’s Tea,which in case you’re wonderingcontains homemade biscuits and apot of tea, or Charles and CamillaTea, which includes two pieces of toast with pâté or homemade preserve and a pot of tea.

Tea is served: Wednesday-Friday 12pm-5pmSaturday 12pm-6pmSunday 12pm-5pm

The Tea Cosy also offersgluten/dairy free options.

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Ynyshir HallSouth Wales

History buffs, did you knowQueen Victoria once owned thisgrand manor? What’s more is the Ynyshir Hall will give youthe opportunity to enjoy Englishtea with a Welsh twist! The Welshafternoon tea consists of delicatefinger sandwiches and sconeswith jam (much like an Englishafternoon tea) but will also comewith Bara Brith (yeast bread withdried fruit). And for those whoenjoy a green landscape thisone’s sure to deliver. It’s set in 12 acres of landscape gardensalongside the Dovey Estuary,which is one of Wales’ mostbeautiful nature spots.

Welsh tea is served daily from3pm-5pm

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The Sanderson’s MadHatter’s Tea London

Playing on Lewis Carroll’s novelAlice in Wonderland, you’ll trulyfeel like you’ve taken a tumbledown the rabbit’s hole at theSanderson. Set in the beautifulCourtyard, the Mad Hatter’s Teabursts with excitement offeringlollipops and brightly colouredsandwiches. Cakes are labeledwith ‘Eat Me’ and you’ll also be offered a ‘Drink Me’ potion,which tastes like apple pie,lemon curd and English toffee!You’ll be grinning like a CheshireCat by the end of it.

Tea is served in the Courtyardfrom 2.00pm-5.30pm on Monday-Friday and at 1.00pm-5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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EteaketEdinburgh

The Eteaket is another tearoom,which is making afternoon tea afashionable pastime. You can pickfrom a range of loose teas brewedto the right temperature for yourleaf! They also serve a range of sandwiches, toasted ciabattas,light lunches and patisseries.Sure sounds delicious!

The Eteakat is open on Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm and Sunday 10am-7pm. eteaket.co.uk

Black Swan TearoomHelmsley, North Yorkshire

Black Swan was named Top TeaPlace in 2010 by the Tea Guildand has since gone on to win the 2011 Award of Excellence by the Tea Guild.

Set in a stunning 15th centuryproperty, this award winning tearoom will allow you to experience English tradition to its finest. Based in NorthYorkshire, you’ll be treated to dainty ham sandwiches as wellas cakes and homemade sconesaccompanied by Yorkshire clotted cream. Tea is served in a beautiful old-fashioned teapotand you can also order a chilledglass of Moutard Grande Cuveechampagne.

As well as the traditional menu,the Black Swan also offers an‘Afternoon Tea of the Month.’

Tea is served daily from 10am-5.30pm

£16.50 per person£25.50 per person for theChampagne Afternoon Tea

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Leaf Tea BarLiverpool

Think afternoon tea is a pastimefor the grannies? Well thinkagain because this ‘punk’ tea-room popular with the creativecrowd has fused traditional withmodern. This trendy café locatedin Liverpool’s Elevator Buildingmoonlights as a cool club in theevening with a late-night DJ.During the day you can enjoy anafternoon tea offering fingersandwiches, scones and an arrayof mini cakes, presented on athree-tier stand, washed downwith one of their 24-loose teas.An added bonus is Wi-Fi connec-tion – what more could you wantfrom a 21st century tearoom?

Tea is served between 12pm-5pmonly on Saturday and Sunday.

£10.95 per person, booking is essential!

thisisleaf.co.ukLots of people refer to afternoon tea as ‘high tea’because it sounds posh and regal, but this is wrong!Afternoon tea is actually called ‘low tea’ because it was usually eaten in a room with low tables (like a coffee table).

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British food bites! The Brits seem to have gained a reputation around the world for

being terrible cooks and having bland tasting food – which the

GB Mag team thinks is a bit unfair, so here are some great British

dishes you must try at least once! Words: Sheena Correa

Steak and ale pieA British pub classic; beef chunks are slow-cooked in ale (a type ofbeer) with a savoury pastrytop and served with friedor mashed potato and vegetables. Sometimeskidney is added but don’t be put off, it adds to the flavour.

Fish and chipsThis used to be a traditionalFriday night dinner for Britishfamilies. Having fish on Fridaystems from the Catholic traditionof not eating meat on Fridays,especially during Lent.

The meal consists of batteredwhite fish and deep-fried potatochips (clearly not for the healthconscious). The only way to sample this is from a fish ‘n’ chipshop, or ‘chippie’. Order a side of mushy peas if you’re feelingadventurous!

A full English breakfastCommonly known as a ‘fry-up’ this monster sized breakfast typically consists of fried orscrambled eggs, bacon, sausages,baked beans, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and toast (warned you it was big!) It’s the ultimatecure to a hangover and you won’tneed to eat until dinnertime.

Beans on toastThis makes a tasty and cheap lunch.The canned beans come in a tomatosauce. To serve, heat them up slowlyin a saucepan, toast and butter twoslices of bread and pour the beansover. Add some grated Cheddarcheese just before serving!

Roast dinnerOn Sundays across Britain, families and friendsgather to enjoy a ‘Sunday roast’ together. Another large meal alert! Roast beef, chicken,lamb or pork is commonly served with roast potatoes (which are lovely) and boiled carrotsand cabbage. This is all doused in gravy, which is made out of the juices from the meat!

TrifleA quintessential English layereddessert. Sherry-soaked spongecake is topped with mixed fruits in jelly, then custard, whippedcream and finally a cherry on top – delicious!

Apple crumble/pie and custardApples are the national fruit ofBritain and two must-try applepuddings are apple pie or crumble.Sweetened, stewed apple is eithertopped with sweet pastry or a but-tery granola-style oat crumble andbaked. Whichever one you choose,top with lashings of warm custard.

Cottage/shepherd’s pieBoth are variations of a minced pietopped with mashed potato and thenbaked. Cottage pie is made withminced beef and shepherd’s pie ismade with minced lamb. Impress thepeople by knowing the differencebetween these, I bet many won’t.

Bangers and mash‘Bangers’ is another word for‘sausages’. Brits love theirsausages as much as theGermans and serve them ontop of mashed potato withgravy. Try herby Lincolnshiresausages for a banger with extra flavour.

The word banger originatesfrom World War II wherepoor quality sausages had a much higher water content and would explodeunder high heat if notcooked carefully. Thankfullythis is no longer the case!

Look like a pro by knowing which sauce goes with which meat. Beef – horseradishChicken – cranberryLamb – mintPork – apple

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Black puddingDefinitely not a sweet treat. This is another name for blood sausage, which is actually a tasty addition to a ‘fry-up’.

CawlA Welsh stew, not to be confused with X Factor judgeSimon Cowell! This is lamb broth slow-cooked with potatoes,leeks and carrots. Very warmingand hearty!

Haggis with‘neeps ‘n’ tatties’A traditional Scottishdish, Haggis is sheep’sstomach, liver and lungscooked in its stomachlining. ‘Neeps and tatties’ is another namefor mashed swede,turnips and potatoesserved alongside it. Notfor the faint-hearted butvery delicious.

MarmiteA spread with the slogan ‘you either love it or hate it’. Intrigued? Toast and butter some sliced white bread and top with a thin layer of thissavoury spread to decide for yourself which camp you lie in.

We know there’s a huge questionmark surrounding Marmite’s ingredients. But don’t worry,there’s nothing strange in there, it contains yeast, salt, vitamins and spices. And for all you vegetarians out there, you’ll be pleased to hear that Marmite is approved by theVegetarian Society.

Toad in the holeNo frogs were harmed in themaking of this meal. Toad in the hole is another name forsausages cooked in a savourypancake battercake. Sounds odd,but with lashings of gravy andmixed veggies, it makes a cheap and delicious meal.

Spotted dickA rather peculiar namefor a rather tasty dessertof steamed puddingpacked with raisins.Again it’s served with,yup you’ve guessed it,lots of warm custard!

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The Gunpowder Plot

OK, you probably have no idea what we’re talking about, but this little rhyme is one that every student in the UK learns when they’re at school and it refers to November 5th 1605 - the day when Guy Fawkes planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament (naughty, naughty). Now every year on this date, popularly known as Bonfire Night, British people light fireworks and bonfires to commemorate the day of the failed plot.

Remember, remember the fifth of November gunpowder, treason and plot...

The master planIt all goes back to May 1604, when the GunpowderPlot was born. The scheme was headed by a mannamed Robert Catesby. Catesby and a group of men(including Guy Fawkes) planned to use gunpowderto blow up both King James I and the Houses ofParliament (the place where British laws are passed).

The plot was born out of anger. The men believedKing James I had gone back on his promise to put a stop to the mistreatment of Catholics who wereforced to practice their religion in secrecy. Ratherthan putting a stop to the mistreatment, King JamesI passed more laws against them.

To carry out their plan, the men bought the housenext to the parliament building, which had a cellar(a basement) that went under the Houses of Parliament.They filled the cellar with barrels of gunpowder.

A total of 36 barrels (nearly two tons) of gunpowderwere hidden and Guy Fawkes had the important job of guarding the barrels and lighting the fuse.But the plan failed when Lord Monteagle received a letter on October 26th 1605 from an anonymoussender urging him not to attend the opening of parliament. The letter aroused suspicion and wasshown to the King, which ultimately led to the discovery of the barrels of gunpowder. Guy Fawkeswas arrested on the night of November 4th as heentered the cellar.

Though he would be classed as a ‘terrorist’ intoday’s world, some people regard Fawkes as a hero because he tried to fight wrongdoing in theonly way he could.

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What happened to Guy Fawkes?Guy Fawkes was the first to be caught and taken to the Tower of London to be questioned and tortured. He eventually told the truth and his punishment was to be hung, drawn and quartered(cut into four pieces) – how gruesome! Over time the other conspirators were also caught and executed except for one – Francis Tresham.

Who sent the letter?It’s believed Monteagle’s brother-in-law, Francis Tresham sent the letter, though thiswas never proven. Recenthistorians argue LordMonteagle and RobertCecil (King James I’s chiefminster) were workingtogether with Francis Treshamto set up Guy Fawkes and theother conspirators as a way tofurther people’s hatred towardsCatholics.

Why the bonfires? In celebration of his survival, King James I ordered that people have a bonfire on the night ofNovember 5th. A tradition that continues to thisday all around the UK, apart from Northern Ireland.

Did you know?• Guy Fawkes’ name was actually ‘Guido’ – he

adopted this name whilst fighting for the Spanish

• He was actually born a Protestant but convertedto Catholicism when he was 16 years old

• Although an important member of the group, GuyFawkes wasn’t the main person behind the plot

• There was enough gunpowder to blow up theentire building and cause considerable

damage within a one mile radius

• Some people now believe thateven if Guy Fawkes wasn’t

caught the plot would still have been unsuccessfulbecause the gunpowder was too old to be of any use

• In 2002 Guy Fawkes wasnamed as the 30th Greatest

Briton in a poll conducted by the BBC

• Another reason Guy Fawkeswanted to kill King James I was

because he was a Scotsman and manyEnglish people did not want a Scot to rule the country (back then Scotland and Englandwere two separate nations)

• An empty island north of Santa Cruz Island isnamed Isla Guy Fawkes (Guy Fawkes Island)because it’s believed he intended to escape there

We recommend you watch the film V for Vendetta(2006). The plot follows a man called ‘V’, a freedomfighter who dresses in a Guy Fawkes mask. He tries tobring down an oppressive government and seek revengeon those who disfigured his face. Though it’s not theactual story of the Gunpowder Plot, V’s character isbased on Fawkes - both were fighting for freedom.

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Remember, remember the fifth of November gunpowder treason

and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should

ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes ‘twas his intent

to blow up the Kingand Parliament.

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Adam and Eve Cockney rhyming slang for believe: ‘I don’t Adam and Eve it!’

Alright?A greeting that acts as both the question ‘are youalright?’ or just a general way to say hello. You cananswer by saying: ‘I’m alright’ or ‘alright?’

Apples and pearsCockney rhyming slang for stairs: ‘I fell down the apples and pears’.

AyeThose from the north often say ‘aye’ instead of ‘yes’.

BeefThis is not referring to any form of meat! It’s when someone has an issue or disagreementwith someone, e.g.: ‘I’ve got beef with her!’

BellA way to refer to a phone call: ‘I’ll bell you later’, meaning ‘I’ll call you later’.

Butcher’s hookCockney rhyming slang for look, as it rhymes withhook. People usually drop the ‘hook’ when using itin a sentence like: ‘I was just having a butchers’.

CheersUsed when toasting a drink (clinking your glassestogether) and also an informal way of saying thanks:‘cheers mate’.

CheerioA common way of saying goodbye.

ChuffedTo be really pleased with something: ‘she was really chuffed with her results’.

Cock and bull storyA fib that someone has made up: ‘that’s a load of cock and bull!’

DeadPeople in the north often use this word as a way ofsaying ‘very’ or ‘really’. For example: ‘I’m dead hot,’meaning ‘I’m really hot’.

Fit/chung/buff/peng/hotThese are all words which describe someone as attractive: ‘he’s well fit’.

Give it some welly This means putting more effort into an action: ‘give it some welly!’

GobsmackedA way to show you’re shocked: ‘I was absolutely gobsmacked when I saw what he was wearing.’

Is that you? Don’t be too confused if someone asks you this inNorthern Ireland – they aren’t asking the obvious.They’re actually asking you if you’ve finished something, e.g. your dinner.

Pulling your legTo joke or tease someone playfully: ‘I was only pulling your leg.’

Quid/Fiver/TennerCommon ways of describing £1 (quid) £5 (fiver) or £10 (tenner)

See a man about a dogShould someone tell you they are ‘going to see aman about a dog’ it means they don’t want to tell you where they’re going or feel a bit awkwardabout saying it aloud. It’s quite a fun way of notrevealing your agenda.

Sick/wicked/banging/cool/mintAre all phrases to describe something asgood/fun/awesome. For example ‘that place is sick!’which means ‘that place is great’.

Wanged out The Welsh use this to describe feeling tired,stressed or run-down.

Wean/bairnIn certain areas of Scotland, they use the words‘wean’ or ‘bairn’ to describe a young child or baby.

Wee‘Wee’ is a Scottish expression meaning small. ‘The wee hours’, meaning the ‘small hours’refers to very early in the morning.

Can you talk the talkYou wouldn’t Adam and Eve how many differentphrases there are in the UK. We’re not pullingyour leg! Sally Beets takes you through some of the GB Mag’s favourites - you’ll be well chuffedwhen you learn them all!

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OLLY’S GOTTHE BRIT FACTORComing second on the television talent show, The X Factor, two years ago hasn’t stopped Olly Murs from having a number one single, an album that’s gone double platinum (selling over 600,000 copies) and a sell-out tour in the UK.

Olly shot to fame in 2009 when he appeared on ourscreens to audition for a place on the most famousmusic talent show in the UK. He wowed the crowdand the judges alike with some funky dance moves,his cheeky personality and a catchy version ofStevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’.

He got a thumbs up from all four judges includingSimon Cowell (a world-famous music mogul knownfor his blunt comments) who said it was the easiest‘yes’ he’s ever given!

Olly, who was working for an electricity company as a customer adviser at the time, became an immediate favourite on the show and sailed throughto the final, but to the surprise of many came second behind Joe McElderry.

His music career continues to go from strength to strength and if that wasn’t enough he is also presenting the eighth series of Xtra Factor, whichgives a behind-the-scenes look at the X Factor.

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OM: My second album definitelystill has my ‘sound’ to it, but thefirst single has a more ‘90s retro,break beat’ vibe to it.

GBM: Rizzle Kicks (an upand coming hip-hop duofrom Brighton) feature onyour new album. What wasthe reason behind this?

OM: My label introduced us and I instantly loved their style,so asked them to jump on mynew single ‘Heart Skips a Beat’.

GBM: The other big news is that you’re presenting theeighth series of Xtra Factor,it must have been great to go‘back to your roots’, so to speak.

OM: Yes definitely. It’s the showthat changed my life, so it’s veryimportant to me. It’s been great to go back and be involved thisyear, and I can definitely relateto the contestants!

GBM: Over the last two years,you’ve really made yourmark on the British musicscene, what’s been yourproudest moment to date?

OM: It’s got to be getting a number one single with ‘PleaseDon’t Let Me Go’. And having asell-out tour around Great Britaincomes a very close second!

GB Mag’s RadhikaPopat caught up withOlly to find out moreabout his upcomingalbum featuring hissong ‘Heart Skips aBeat’, and what hethinks of the Britishmusic scene.

GB Mag: Firstly, a big congratulations! Your debutalbum has gone double platinum, did you ever thinkit would be this successful?

Olly Murs: Thank you! No, Inever expected that many peoplewould buy my record so I’m reallychuffed with that achievement. I hope that everyone who boughtit is looking forward to my nextalbum.

GBM: For all those international readers whomay be a little unfamiliarwith Olly Murs, how wouldyou describe your music?

OM: My music is quite quirkyand I have lots of influences, but I’d say its soulful pop musicwith a hint of reggae. It’s just me!

GBM: This November is animportant month for youwith the release of your second album. What can we expect from it?

GBM: Do you think growing up in Essex has influencedyour music in any way?

OM: Not really, although livingat home with my mum and dad hasbeen a big influence because mydad’s a big record collector. I’vebeen around music my whole life.

GBM: Finally, your last tour was a complete sell out. Any more planned in the UK or abroad?

OM: I’d definitely like to touragain from early next year, sowatch this space!

GBM: What’s your view of the British music scene at the moment?

OM: I think there’s loads of great talent that’s come throughrecently. Jessie J has definitelymade her mark, and I’m lovingYasmin’s music at the moment!

GBM: If you could collaborate with any Britishartist/musician (past or present) who would it be and why?

OM: There are so many amazingBritish artists I would love to collaborate with now, but I wouldhave loved to have worked withsomeone like Madness or TheSpecials, because they’ve had a big influence on British music.

GBM: You’ve grown up in Essex. What’s the most ‘Essex’ thing about you?

OM: Ermm...probably my accent. Haha.

GBM: I have to ask, do you watch The Only Way Is Essex?

OM: No I don’t! I don’t get much time to watch TV, andwhen I do I’ll be catching up on EastEnders!

FIRE ROUND

Favourite British meal?Sunday roast dinner!

Favourite city in the UK? London.

Favourite football team?Manchester United.

How do you drink your tea?Milk and two sugars.

Favourite UK accent?Yorkshire!

Olly will be hosting thisyear’s Xtra Factor onITV3. His single ‘HeartSkips a Beat’ is already out in shops, and his newalbum will be releasing inNovember 2011.

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DEPARTMENT STORES & SHOPPING CENTRES

Selfridges & Co,London, Manchester and BirminghamOpened in 1909, Selfridges is a chain of high-enddepartment stores based in three cities around theUK - and was named Best Department Store in the world in 2010!

Selfridges has everything from technology to fashion under one roof, but it’s not just a place toshop, it’s somewhere to hang out. With its regularcalendar of events, from book signings to new productlaunches, you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice.

All four locations have cafés, restaurants and a Foodhall but the most famous one is in theLondon store, where you can find cuisine fromevery corner of the world.

TIP: Look out for Selfridges’ eccentric window displays – they’re world famous!

ONE, Liverpool Something that you must do when in the UK is visit a shopping centre, and Liverpool ONE is a must-see. It’s one of the largest shopping centres in the UK and houses over 170 stores and services, including the largest Topman andTopshop outside London.

Harrods, London Founded by Charles Henry Harrod, who started offas a grocer in Stepney (east London), Harrods iswonderfully British and certainly a national treasure.

In the 1840s Charles rented a small shop onBrompton Road and called it ‘Harrods’ – he continued to sell groceries until he sold the business to his son, who recognised Knightsbridgewas becoming one of the most fashionable places in London. He expanded the range of products sold to attract a wealthier clientele. Harrods is now home to some of the biggest designer namesand employs more than 5,000 staff from over 50 different countries.

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VINTAGE

Devoted 2 Vintage, onlineBoys, we know you secretly love shopping as muchas the girls but might not like trawling through theshops, so this online shop is the perfect solution.Devoted 2 Vintage does a great range of timelesssuits, retro shirts and vintage leather jackets. So go ahead and indulge yourself.www.devoted2vintage.co.uk

Starry, Starry Night, GlasgowOpened by New Yorker Anna Graham in 1987,Starry, Starry Night has built a reputation in beingthe place to go for retro clothing and antiques inGlasgow. The shop is a treasure trove of beautifulgowns, tuxedos, kilts and cocktail dresses from anumber of eras. Anna is regularly in the shop so besure to ask her about the heritage of the clothes.

The Custard Factory, BirminghamWhat was once the Bird’s Custard Factory is now a hub of creativity with its small, quirky companies,galleries, restaurants and nightclubs, oh and notforgetting great vintage shops. Our favourite isUrban Village.

Naff Clothing, BristolThis little gem of a store in central Bristol is where you can get your vintage and fancy-dress fix. Look through gorgeous dresses, handbags,scarves, jewellery and jackets spanning from the50s through to the 80s. And if that isn’t enough try their masquerade masks and wigs. What a great way to spend an afternoon!

Photography: Selfridges exterior, Harrods shoe salon, Harrods at night and the Custard Factory, Birmingham

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP! Confessed shopaholic? Then the UK is certainly the right place to be! We’re home to some world-famous markets, beautiful vintage shops and of course department stores. Whether you’re looking to splash out or hunting for the ultimate bargain, there’s something for everyone.

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MARKETS

Kirkgate Market,Leeds This market is Europe’s largest covered market.There’s a whopping 600 stalls for you to browseamongst. Along with usual items like clothes andjewellery, the market is also home to some Chinese and Polish supermarkets!

Camden Market,LondonDid you know Camden Market is the fourth most visited place in London? It’s also very muchhome to the punk movement, so if you’re into punk culture (or would just like to experience it)this is the place to go! What’s even better is themarket is open daily.

TIP: When shopping in a market remember to negotiateso you get the best deal possible!

Leicester Market,Leicester Voted as Britain’s favourite market in 2011, this place is home to an eclectic mix of cultures,with traders originating from over 25 countries selling exotic spices and vegetables. The main section of the market holds 300 stalls and a continental coffee bar has recently been added.

Portobello Market,LondonHugh Grant and Julia Roberts fans will recognisethis market from their film Notting Hill. You’ll beable to pick up some great clothes at affordableprices along with beautiful antiques and fruit andveg – what more could you want? The ‘official’ market day is Saturday, though many stalls areopen during the week as well.

TIP: Look out for specialist markets in your town or city by logging onto your local authorities’ website.

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Ministry of Sound .London (above and main image)Ministry of Sound, or MoS as it’s often called, is arguably one of the best clubs in the world.Founded in 1991, in what used to be a bus shelter, it was London’s first club dedicated to the American house music scene popular in New York. 20 years on the club is fresher than ever and in 2010 was voted the sixth best club in a top 100 poll by DJ Magazine. Check outwww.ministryofsound.com for the latest.

Digital . Newcastleand BrightonOften dubbed as ‘Fabric of the North’, Digital is sure to make your night out in Newcastle one to remember. They regularly have live acts and host themed nights such as Born in the 80s, when you only pay 80p for entrance.Visit www.yourfutureisdigital.com for more info.

Sugar Hut . Essex (above)Fans of the reality TV show the Only Way is Essexwill recognise this Brentwood based bar and clubas the hangout place for the local Essex boys andgirls. Since appearing in the show the club hasbecome a celebrity hangout and attracts crowdsfrom near and far, so if you want to experience anight out at the Sugar Hut we recommend you makea reservation or get your name on the guest list! For more info visit www.sugarhutbrentwood.com.

Mint . LeedsMint in Leeds is one of the best small clubs in theUK. Appropriately drenched in green lighting, thisstylish club plays host to some of the best DJs inthe city. The famous unisex toilets provide a goodtopic for conversation and an added bonus is theopen-air back room, for when it gets a little too hot and crowded! Check out www.themintclub.comfor more info.

Shanghai Club .Edinburgh (above)We love this Shanghai style club in the middle of historic George St in Edinburgh. The award-winning club combines an Eastern vibe with cutting-edge technology and plays music ranging from the best of R&B and hip-hop to funky urban cuts. To top it off they offer studentdiscounts, so there really isn’t any excuse not to try this piece of the Orient in Scotland. For more info check out www.shanghaiclub.co.uk.

The Blue Note .Derby The Blue Note has been going for over 30 years and prides itself on being a friendly and cheap private members club, with membership for a year costing just £2! And the DJ is willing to play any kind of music you want (as long as they have it). All in all it’s a friendly, fun and cheap night out. Check www.thebluenotederby.com for more info.

Join the clubClubbing is a massive part of student life in the UK and we’re home to some of the world’s biggest and best venues. So if you’relooking to dance the night away to some techno tunes, chill to some garage beats or show off your break-dancing skills then werecommend you check out the following.

Student name: Te Wei HongDesign discipline: 3D DesignUniversity: University of Plymouth

This is one funky looking stool! Designedby University of Plymouth student Te WeiHong, this stool was created using lasercutting technology. Hong is primarilyinspired by fractal (a geometric designthat’s repeated) structures as well as society and architecture.

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New designerson the block!Great Britain has produced some world-class designers, such asVivienne Westwood and Sir Terence Conran, and every year thousands of hopefuls start on the road to building a career as adesigner, so the GB Mag decided to meet some future stars to findout what inspires them.

Student name:

Giles Godwin-BrownDesign discipline:

Wood, aluminium and stainlesssteel/LED technologyUniversity:

Sheffield Hallam University

We loved this novel lamp created by Giles Godwin-Brown.Giles uses materials like birchplywood, aluminium and stainlesssteel to create these classicdesigns. We’d sure like one atthe GB Mag HQ!

Student name: Ming Wai Sun and Yasmin DilekkayaDesign discipline: CeramicsUniversity: University for the Creative Arts, Rochester

The GB Mag thought these novelty mugs were brilliant! Yasmin and Ming started the line when attempting to makesome products for a university fundraiser. They now go by the name Yas-Ming Ceramics and have exhibited their work at Mid-century Modern alongside some amazing designers likeLubna Chowdhary, who makes handmade tiles. They’ve alsomanaged to get their work into some UK shops including Magma in Covent Garden!

Take a look at them nowThese graduates were oncedesign students and have goneon to take the design industry by storm. Read on for their success stories.

Student name:

Marisa SanvitoDesign discipline:

Textile designer University:

London Metropolitan University

We really liked the inspirationbehind this collection as well as the unique three-dimensional element. Named ASAP (AsSustainable As Possible), it’s atribute to the beautiful coral reefsdestroyed by the Gulf of Mexicooil spill in April 2010.

Student name: Chiara BetDesign discipline:

Sculptural jewelleryUniversity:

De Montfort University

Believe it or not Chiara’s enchanting masterpieces are partly made out of wax! Each piece is based on a cool legend or myth, like the pictured necklace, which is a very cleverdepiction of the seven deadly sins.

Student name:

Manuela BeckerDesign discipline:

CeramicsUniversity:

University of the Arts London,Central Saint Martins

This quirky ceramics display certainly caught our attention. Designed by Manuela Becker, this collection called ‘Daydreams and Nightmares’ draws inspiration from Tim Burton’s version of Alice in Wonderland. Becker’s tea sets are meant to encourage curiosity and act as conversation pieces.

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Student name:

Li-Chu WuDesign discipline:

Paper jewelleryUniversity:

Birmingham City University

Li-Chu Wu completed her masters in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products at Birmingham City University in 2010. Since graduating she was presented with the Award of Excellence by Brilliantly Birmingham, who showcase contemporary jewellery by up and coming designers. She’s also launched her own business, called Li-Chu Wu Jewellery, creating one off pieces, which are inspired by natural forms and movement.

Student name:

Lynn WeiDesign discipline:

Fashion designer University:

Nottingham Trent University

We were blown away by thesebeautiful garments! They look like something you might comeacross whilst rummaging aroundin a vintage shop. Designer Lynn Wei bases her creationsaround elements of British fashion in the Victorian era but adds a contemporary twist. Since graduating Lynn’s becomethe Creative Director of Lynn Wei Studio, which is a creativepartnership with the Royal OperaHouse in London. She also works as the senior fashion designer at Mina UK – now that’s what we call success.

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The game is thought to have started back in the1100s on the streets of London, when workers wouldtake a break by playing an early form of football.The first rules were written up at CambridgeUniversity, appropriately called the ‘CambridgeRules’ in 1848. The schools of Eton, Harrow,Rugby, Winchester and Shrewsbury followed therules and many of them still exist in today’s game.A lot of these university/college teams quicklyturned into real clubs and in 1857 SheffieldFootball Club (the world’s oldest club) was formed.Football started to grow in popularity and shortlyafterwards in 1872 the England national team’s 4-2 win over Scotland at the Oval, in London,became the first ever recognised game in international football.

In 1885 it was decided the game would be madeprofessional to get away from being just a universitysport and that’s how the Football Association, morecommonly known as the FA, started.

Preston North End won the first ever FootballLeague title in 1889.

The love of football in universities has neverstopped and it’s played at a high level at 153 universities all over the UK. And even though thegame isn’t professional, the standard is high withteams providing all the high paced, physical actionyou may see in the Premier League. The teams are even rewarded by playing in the National Final atSheffield United Football Club.

The offside rule dates back to the beginning of football. It’s very complicated, but in shortstates that a player is not allowed to receivethe ball in the opponent's half unless there are at least two opposition players closer to the opponent's goal line than he is. The player will only be declared offside if, at the momentthe ball touches or is played by one of his ownteam, the referee believes the player is interfering with the play or seeking to gain an advantage by being in that position.

THE BEAUTIFULGAME EXPLAINEDFootball, the beautiful game, is played by over 265 million people in the world. And in Britain it’s by far the most popularsport, so we decided to delve into its history to understand why it’s such a huge part of our culture. Words: Gareth Anstice

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• Numbers were worn on the back of football shirts for the first time on August 25 1928

• The first floodlit game was played in 1878

• A white football was first used for official league games in 1951

• The penalty kick was first introduced in 1891

• And finally, Bert Trautmen entered football folklore in the 1956 FA Cup Final after playing the last 17 minutes of the match with a broken neckD

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Four Weddings and a Funeral(1994)Featuring a floppy-haired HughGrant, this romantic comedy was an unexpected worldwidesuccess. It follows a group ofupper middle class Englishfriends who fear they will neverfind love. Hugh Grant’s awkwardattempts to woo an American are hilarious and very ‘English.’

Brief Encounter(1945)This heartbreaking love storyabout a housewife who meets a married doctor shows howmuch English society haschanged. The couple fight against their emotions because of how shocking it would be if they had an affair. These days they’d probably jump into bed in the first act!

Trainspotting (1996)Ewan McGregor shaved his headand lost 26lbs to play the part of an Edinburgh heroin addict.The film follows the exploits of a group of junkies who live in arundown part of the Scottish capital. Shocking, energetic and funny, it’s a must-see.

The English Patient (1996)This is a powerful and absorbingromantic drama about a pilotwhose face is burnt beyondrecognition after a crash. Settowards the end of World War II,it tells the story of the patient’slove affair that led to the crash.The film won nine Oscars (we’reguessing that means it’s good!)

A Hard Day’s Night (1964)If you love The Beatles, you’lllove this. Packed with witty one-liners, the film follows the anticsof John, Paul, George and Ringoat the height of Beatle mania. It’s funny and full of energy, andthe soundtrack’s not bad either.

Shaun of the Dead(2004)The filmmakers called this ‘the world’s first Rom-Zom-Com’(Romantic Zombie Comedy). Aside from getting dumped byhis girlfriend, Shaun also has to deal with a zombie epidemic.Hilariously, he doesn’t notice the zombies at first. He thinkshe’s just incredibly drunk, until one tries to eat him!

The Queen(2006)The death of Princess Diana was one of the most significantevents in recent British history.But while the public was inmourning, the royal family stayed silent. This film shows a fictional account of the scenesbetween the Queen and primeminister Tony Blair followingDiana’s death.

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FLICKSHollywood may have the glitz, the glamour and the blockbusterbudgets. But British movie-makers have come up with a few cinematic gems themselves over the years. James Mills takes you through some of the most iconic Brit films, which should give you a good idea of where to start!

Kes (1969)Set in a tough coal-mining villagein the north of England, Kes tellsthe story of a troubled boy whofinds a baby kestrel. With thehelp of a stolen library book, he learns how to train the bird. It’s beautiful and sad, as thosearound him threaten to crush hispassion. We recommend you keepa box of tissues by your side forthis one!

The 39 Steps(1935)If you like a film that brings outyour inner detective then thisone’s for you. A Canadian touriststumbles across a sinister spyplot in London and is wronglysuspected of murder. This fast-paced Alfred Hitchcockthriller is full of twists and turnsas the hero tries to solve the mystery and save his life in the process. In case you’re wondering, Alfred Hitchcock was one of the biggest and bestEnglish producers and directors– but you probably already knew that!

Monty Python and the Holy Grail(1975)Quite possibly one of the silliestfilms you’ll ever see! King Arthurand his knights face some verystrange obstacles on their quest –including the Black Knight whocarries on fighting even when hisarms and legs are chopped off.‘It’s just a flesh wound,’ he says!Not sure about you, but we thinkbeing delimbed constitutes asmore than just a flesh wound.

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