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In Being British you can discover what the British already know, and that is that many of the great historical figures of all time were British and many of the greatest inventions were British. There are unique customs and traditions inherent in England, facts and figures and interesting things that only The British could do! Being British is an excellent companion for all tourists and new inhabitants who are struggling to come to terms with and understand the way in which we British live and conduct ourselves and our lives. SELLING POINTS: Touches on many different areas including customs and traditions, British food and more Features great and unique customs and traditions Excellent tourist companion Features great historical figures and some of the greatest British inventions Illustrations throughout

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Maureen Hughes b.1948 d.2014 Maureen was born in York and sent to the Bar Convent to be educated. Her mother Vera instilled in her daughter, a love of education, reading and learning. During her life time Maureen wrote eight musicals (one of which enjoyed a short run in London's West End in 1990). In addition, she has written five books as well as co-writing this one with her son, Kieran. Maureen spent most of her life as a teacher, in schools and colleges. She was described by her students as an inspiration, many of whom attended her funeral in January 2015, in Epsom where she had lived with her husband Gwyn and daughter Victoria. Kieran Hughes b.1969- Kieran, son of Maureen, was born in Liverpool, spent his childhood in Shrewsbury, then spent the first part of his life in London, as a journalist and newsreader on BBC and commercial radio. By his late thirties he had started university to study for two degrees and teacher training. His Mum had persuaded him that he would make a good teacher! Kieran now teaches history full-time at a school in High Wycombe. He has four sons, seven grandchildren and lives with his wife Bridget near the town centre.

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