Timbs — Recorded in many forms including Tims, Timbs, Timms, Timmes, Timson, Tyms, and Tymms, this unusual and interesting patronymic surname is of Olde English origins. It derives from the pre 7th Century personal name Tima , a development of the early… … Surnames reference
Lindwurm von Lambton — John Lambton erschlägt den Lindwurm. Illustration aus English fairy and other folk tales von Edwin Sidney Hartland (1890). Der Lindwurm von Lambton (engl. Lambton Worm) ist eine Volkssage aus Nordostengland. Sie handelt von einem Lindwurm, der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Beefsteak Club — is the name, nickname and historically common misnomer applied by sources to several 18th and 19th century clubs that celebrated the beefsteak as a symbol of patriotic and often Whig concepts of liberty and prosperity.HistoryThe first known… … Wikipedia
Mince pie — A modern mince pie, cut through its centre A mince pie, also known as minced pie, is a small British sweet pie traditionally served during the Christmas season. Its ingredients are traceable to the 13th century, when returning European crusaders… … Wikipedia
Robin Hood Society — Die Robin Hood Society (Robin Hood Gesellschaft) war eine frühe Form der britischen Debattierclubs. Die Gesellschaft versammelte sich erstmals 1613 im Londoner Wohnhaus von Sir Hugh Middleton in der bekannten Straße „The Strand“ im Stadtteil… … Deutsch Wikipedia
East End of London — The East End of London, known locally as the East End, is the area of London, England, east of the medieval walled City of London and north of the River Thames, although it is not defined by universally accepted formal boundaries. Use of the term … Wikipedia
Army and Navy Club — The Army and Navy Club in London is a gentlemen s club founded in 1837, also known informally as The Rag. [http://www.armynavyclub.co.uk/ Main page of Army and Navy Club web site] at armynavyclub.co.uk (accessed 18 January 2008)] Foundation and… … Wikipedia
Vauxhall Gardens — This article is about The British pleasure gardens. For the New York City pleasure gardens, see New York Vauxhall Gardens. A prospect of Vauxhall Gardens in 1751 Vauxhall Gardens was a pleasure garden, one of the leading venues for public… … Wikipedia
East End — Pour les articles homonymes, voir East End (homonymie). 51°31′N 0°03′W / … Wikipédia en Français
Nelson's Column — For the BBC comedy, see Nelson s Column (TV series). For the Montreal neighbourhood, see Nelson s Column, Montreal. Nelson s column in Trafalgar square Nelson s Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London built to commemorate… … Wikipedia
