Articles about Great Britain
Act of Supremacy, (1534) English act of Parliament that recognized Henry VIII as the “Supreme Head of the Church of England.” The act also required an oath of loyalty from English subjects that recognized his marriage to Anne Boleyn. Who was the head of the Church of England 1534? In 1534 Parliament passed the Act …
Do you have to pay import tax on cars from Northern Ireland? You have to pay VAT on all used and new cars imported from Great Britain. If you buy a car in Northern Ireland, you only have to pay VAT in Ireland on new cars. An extra VAT charge could apply if the vehicle …
Does London have snow in November? Snow is unlikely early in November; however, towards the end of November, the risk for some snow increases to about 5-10 %. The sun remains low on the horizon this month with about 9.5 hours of daylight early in November diminishing to a little over 8 hours near the …
How do I dial a number in Ireland from the US? To call Ireland from the U.S., just follow these simple dialing directions: First dial 011, the U.S. exit code. Next dial 353, the country code for Ireland. Then dial the area code (1–2 digits — please see a sample calling code list below) and …
What are 5 interesting facts about the UK? Here are 10 interesting facts about UK: London’s transport system might be bigger than you think. … Stonehenge is older than the Pyramids. … The Queen might wish you a happy birthday. … The Queen doesn’t have a passport. … Great Britain isn’t the United Kingdom. … …
Anyone applying for British citizenship or to settle in the UK must take the Life in the UK test, unless you qualify under one of the following exemptions: You are under 18 or over 65. You have a long-term physical or mental condition, which you must confirm with a letter from a doctor. Who is …
Although the United Kingdom is a monarchy, the Queen’s power is strictly symbolic and ceremonial, and she is expected to remain politically neutral. Will the UK lose its monarchy? While there is no possibility of an end to the monarchy while the queen remains on the throne, there is concern for the royals about a …
You can now rent a vehicle from any Enterprise branch in the UK and drive to France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and many more – 24/7 international breakdown cover through the AA included. Can I go to France with a rental car? Many car rental companies in France provide one-way rentals which are increasingly …
The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What is not included in the United Kingdom? The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are dependencies of the Crown and are not part of the UK. Similarly, the British overseas territories, remnants of the British Empire, are not part …
Puritans believed that it was necessary to be in a covenant relationship with God in order to be redeemed from one’s sinful condition, that God had chosen to reveal salvation through preaching, and that the Holy Spirit was the energizing instrument of salvation. What were the basic Puritan beliefs? Puritanism, a strict Calvinist form of …