Are you british and married a non-uk citizen ?What is the legal procedure for marying & bringing spouse to Uk?
Q. Please do not answer the question unless you are firstly British and married to a non-uk citizen. My fiance is Indonesian. I (male) am British. I dont know whether I need to visit the british embassy in Indonesia. Can the details of bringing her to the Uk be processed there after marriage ? Please do not reply unless you have experience as a Uk citizen of the protocols - thanks Jonathon
Asked by gledhill1000 - Mon Aug 25 18:09:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments

A. The legal procedure is to find the right section.
Answered by thelau - Mon Aug 25 19:10:13 2008

How did the British public react to Indian Independence?
Q. Were British people upset because it was the end of 'empire'. Was there rioting in the streets? Or were British people happy for the Indians. Were there parties to celebrate independence. Was there guilt over the empire. Or was the British public in the UK indifferent to events happening in India
Asked by FREEDOM -Down with Russia. - Wed Feb 27 01:44:18 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can celebrate Indian Independence Day on 15th August 2008. Independence Day (India) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia India's Independence Day (Hindi: ) is celebrated on August 15 to commemorate its independence from the British rule and its ... I was only seven years old in c1948 when India became independant. In my household there was great rejoycing mixed with sorrow. Rejoycing that India was at last free and sorrow that our hero Gandhi had not lived to see his dream fulfilled - an independant and Socialist India - the Jewel in the Crown. Some people, were probably upset, but most people really were quite glad for India to be free at last. In spite of the enormous difficulties of partitian which had not originally… [cont.]
Answered by CLIVE H - Wed Feb 27 01:57:31 2008

British supporters of the Americans during the revolutionary war?
Q. Where there a group of british supporters who wanted the Americans to win during the revolutionary war? Or something along the lines of that?
Asked by Tanya - Wed Jul 28 13:59:26 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Tanya, another interested group in seeing America "win" the war were British investors in the Colonies. This point doesn't get spoken much about but I will later attempt to dig through some information and attach it as a link here to this answer in order for it to be more concrete. Update: Tanya, I have attached a book that I read some years ago that I need to go through, but this is where I read of the British investors that had interests in seeing the Colonies win the war. I speculate that they may not have been opened about this in England (and elsewhere) but that they were very likely "quiet to themselves" about their financial interests. More to come on this topic. Gerry D.
Answered by Gerry D - Wed Jul 28 16:15:29 2010

What British store would sell good sunglasses and jewelery?
Q. Does anyone know of any British stores, in town or online, that sells good sunglasses and jewelery, preferably for 13-14 year old teenagers? Thanks.
Asked by MinorRulz - Thu Apr 2 16:26:05 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. debenhams?
Answered by Jezabelle - Thu Apr 2 16:30:27 2009

Why British people occupy the seats which others reserved?
Q. I can't understand why British people occupy the train seats which others reserved. Some will not move even if they are asked to do so. Please tell me how to cope with these arrogant people.
Asked by Sheffield-Politics - Fri Apr 10 20:41:49 2009 - - 12 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Some people just seem to believe that rules are made to be broken. People like that probably also enjoy a bit of a confrontation - it's a chance for them to feel powerful. So if I were you, I'd just ask them once nicely, "Excuse me, I have a reservation for this seat, would you mind awfully moving?" Then if they don't have the grace to move straightaway, just walk away, and perhaps look for a member of staff to deal with them. I assume these trains you're talking about are in England? If it's abroad you're talking about, I think it would be fair to assume that the British people concerned were just ignorant of the system - in Italy for instance, seat reservations aren't displayed on the seats, you have to occupy the seat specified on… [cont.]
Answered by Cosimo )O( - Sat Apr 11 05:15:24 2009

What British television show is the most similar to Seinfeld?
Q. I need to write an essay comparing two similar tv shows, one british and one american. I'd like to use Seinfeld as my american tv show, but I can't think of anything that are similar enough in Britain.
Asked by jack g - Tue Dec 1 23:58:12 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. British humour is quite different (generally) from American humour. It's a lot dryer and wittier usually. Maybe Ricky Gervais' Extras?
Answered by NZGaz - Wed Dec 2 00:07:45 2009

What were the British planning to do that prompted Paul Revere to start his famous ride?
Q. Why were the colonists (British Citizens) worried when the British Army (which had been protecting them for years) decided to take a little stroll in the country?
Asked by shiftless3spd - Thu Apr 16 22:42:55 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I believe some of it was related to a British plan to seize colonial firearms. The British knew that if the colonists had their guns taken away, they couldn't rebel against the British government. This was one of the major reasons the 2nd amendment was added.
Answered by Greg P - Thu Apr 16 22:48:02 2009

How closely does the British media follow presidential elections in the United States?
Q. In the US, very few people know the names of the major British political parties, let alone the name of the Prime Minister unless you take the initiative to find out. Granted, elections in Great Britain have much shorter campaigning periods and thus less time to publicize, but I'm curious to find out how many people recognize the political happenings in the US outside of the War in Iraq. Also, do British citizens tend to vote strictly along party lines or does it vary candidate to candidate?
Asked by insanityisnothing - Wed Feb 6 00:13:29 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's almost like we one of the States that makes up the USA. Where do I go to vote?
Answered by Spawnee - Wed Feb 6 04:29:20 2008

Some words that are spelled differently in british and american english?
Q. I'm learning english in school, and I'm about to do the test for the CAE certificate. The thing is, our school teaches british english, so I have to spell everything the british way, but I don't know which words are spelled different. And I'm pretty sure I spell everything the american way :) So could you please list some of the words, with both the american and the british spellings? Than you!
Asked by Lagom - Fri Sep 4 11:37:45 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Favourite - Favorite Colour - Color Tyre - Tire Spelt - Spelled Realise - Realize Aluminium - Aluminum Moustache - Mustache Neighbour - Neighbor Labour - Labor Centre - Center Theatre - Theater Metre - Meter Analyse - Analyze Anaemia - Anemia Ageing - Aging Programme - Program Tonne - Ton Cheque - Check (only different when referring to monetary document) Grey - Gray Kerb - Curb Pyjamas - Pajamas Plough - Plow Yoghurt - Yogurt I hope that helps. There's many more, but that's a good start and should give you an idea of the general rules. I know it's hard, I moved to New Zealand after learning English in the US and had to learn to adjust all my spellings, never knowing for the first year or 2 whether I was right or wrong. Good luck on your… [cont.]
Answered by eendje1990 - Sat Sep 5 02:27:56 2009

Where can I find British Twix candy bars in the US?
Q. The original British version tastes much better than the American one. But unfortunately most of the British stores in the US don't seem to carry it.
Asked by shiversticks - Mon Sep 17 16:35:18 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. have you tried the world market range of shops...they have those in usually along with milky bars etc etc, also can get REAL tomato soup and Heinz spag,,,and baked beans You KNOW they are real cos the do the date the right way and they are also NOT the ones aimed at the middle eastern market. regards and I love world market shops. failing that give me a shout and I will send you one, am a Brit living in Florida and I KNOW my parents will be here in 7 days with a shed load of that stuff...
Answered by candy g - Mon Sep 17 16:41:27 2007

Why do british people react to criticism of BP with defensive anti-American rants?
Q. If you read the british press, it's loaded with hysteria over the alleged hysteria that is "sweeping across the US" regarding BP's oil spill. The tiniest criticism and the british react with such a defensive knee-jerk anti-Americanism, it's scary. In fact I was not anti-british because of the oil spill, but I am becoming anti-british because of their strange way of handling the slightest criticism.
Asked by Rajabooty - Tue Jun 15 23:12:38 2010 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well I just saw an American woman interviewed in the affected area and she was demanding that the Queen of England come out and apologise. How much grovelling do you need to make you feel better? You just have to make people apologise again and again, even if it's nothing to do with them. Americans never make any mistakes, do they? (I won't start on about Bhopal again.) Suffice to say, BP is a company - it's not a country. The British people have nothing to do with it, and neither does the queen. The British people are badly affected too - just like the Americans. First we were hit by your lousy banks, and now we are hit by this company taking shortcuts too. So why bash the Brits? We've been hit in the pockets by both American and British… [cont.]
Answered by Susan - Thu Jun 17 06:21:12 2010

How is the American Revolution taught in British schools?
Q. I've always wondered how it was taught (is it even called that in Britain?) in British schools because here in the states, the British were seen as harsh oppressors of democracy and freedom...how were the Americans viewed as? Was Benedict Arnold seen as a British hero?
Asked by Rutgers Student - Sat Aug 22 17:43:19 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. from my experience, we're not taught about it. its definately not taught at primary school (5-11) and in the 3 years of high school when history is compulsary, we aren't taught it either. i am taking history for my GSCE's, and its not part of the course. maybe it varies on the school, but i doubt it, and my school is pretty good anyways. britain has a much longer history than america, and we first and foremost get taught about british history (save for ancient civilisations such as the egyptians.) after that, we're taught about thiings that influenced our country more, such as the world wars (so life of hitler, etc.) i dont know anything about the american revolution, but im gonna guess that it didnt have much effect on british history?… [cont.]
Answered by Lolly - Tue Aug 25 20:40:36 2009

How many british fans are estimated to come on the Champions League finals in Rome?
Q. How many tickets are put aside for british fans? How many are estimated to come? And what about Barca fans from Spain?
Asked by heffernan0 - Mon May 25 17:39:18 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. between 30,000 and 50,000 estimated
Answered by Shhhhhhh - Fri May 29 12:18:36 2009

How can I renew a British passport while in the United States?
Q. My husband is a British citizen and a permanent resident of the United States. His British passport is about to expire and I would like to know how he can renew it here.
Asked by Eee Gee - Fri Feb 6 11:19:19 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You contact the nearest British consulate or embassy.
Answered by stg44mp44 - Fri Feb 6 11:25:42 2009

At what time did the British monarch become a figurehead?
Q. I know George III wasn't a figurehead, but Elizabeth II is. The British monarchs no longer have veto power, or any powers the monarch originally had for that matter. So when did the British monarch lose their power?
Asked by Nick J. - Sun Apr 26 16:14:52 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There have been a series of changes. The big change was actually before George III; it was William and Mary who came to power as a result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and became the first properly constitutional monarchs, doing away with divine right and agreeing a Bill of Rights. However, they still had significant power, and subsequent monarchs had different performances depending on their own presumptions of power versus those of Parliament and a changing society. Arguably George III & IV were a step back, as they presumed more power than they actually had and caused all sorts of problems by interfering in politics. They presided over a difficult period that saw large social changes as a result of growing trade and bourgeois… [cont.]
Answered by guanotwozero - Sun Apr 26 16:59:06 2009

How were the British empire able to control the native Americans?
Q. I am wondering how the British empire took over the native Americans. what did they have to do?
Asked by Anime rocks_and so do I - Thu Sep 17 16:16:54 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Guns Germs and Steel. Also, the Natives never learned to organize effective unity, they never saw the true threat of the British colonists. The colonists always stayed organized, and truly believed that they were settling lands ordained by God, that the million Native Americans didn't deserve a whole continent to themselves, and that they, Europeans, had the right to bring civilization to a dark continent
Answered by David C - Thu Sep 17 17:57:00 2009

How could the British be more effective towards the epidemic of late blight in 1845 in Ireland?
Q. The british appealed the corn law but that was about the only thing that they did. What else could they have done to help the Irish and solve the problem?
Asked by Alex Wong - Sun Nov 8 19:58:37 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well during this time there was also a blight in England and the majority of farmers there were also eating potatoes as a staple in their diets. The problem did not become as big a problem in Britain as firstly there were not the same amount of poor tenant farmers (due to the plantations) and secondly the British continued to export all of the other food being grown in Ireland at the time. There was a huge amount of people being underfed and overworked and dying in the workhouses at the time and to avail of the "soup" people were forced to even change their names to further humiliate them so they were seen as a last resort for most irish people.
Answered by stevie - Wed Nov 11 12:07:07 2009

What are the British laws regarding selling items for charity?
Q. I am trying to think of different ways raise money for a certain charity. I had thought about making things to sell, but I'm uncertain about the British laws about this area. Can any one enlighten me, please?
Asked by Didi Coy - Mon May 19 03:47:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best thing to do is to contact the charity you want to raise money for and ask them for advice. I did this last year and the charity in question sent me a letter verifying that I was raising money on their behalf. I was then able to show this letter to businesses etc that I was asking for money. I had to fill in forms saying what I was doing to raise the money, give them a date when I would be done etc. Another thing you can do is set up a page on justgiving.com to ask for donations to the specified charity but you can't sell items that way.
Answered by sugarmag - Mon May 19 03:59:06 2008

How were the British military uniforms during the American Revolution symbolic?
Q. What did the presence of British soldiers represent in America during the years between the Seven Year's war and the American revolution?
Asked by anirrok101 - Sat Oct 24 19:07:44 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Red hence the term REDCOATS
Answered by Jolly Englishman - Tue Oct 27 09:33:58 2009

What was the relationship between the British and the Native Americans?
Q. Did they have a negative or positive relationship? Are the Europeans and the British the same people? What did they think about the Native Americans and their culture? Did they form a relationship? How did the British treat the Native Americans?
Asked by La Bella Fashion - Thu Sep 6 16:27:42 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The British ones took advantage of the native populations of the America in order to become rich. The relationship was negative The British ones are European and therefore they are the same people. The British ones have been devastating for the culture of the native populations Americans. The relationship has been of submission to the British ones The British ones did not cure the premises inhabitants of the America, but they made them to become ill and they massacred them
Answered by Luigi - Sun Sep 9 02:52:35 2007