Culture
Daily life and cultural practices
An overview of documented cultural practices — not an exhaustive list, and without claiming to sum up the real diversity of people's habits.
Sport
Football, born in England
The modern rules of football were codified in London in 1863 with the founding of the Football Association, the oldest football association in the world.
Premier LeagueFA Cup
Food
Afternoon tea
The ritual of afternoon tea, popularised in the 19th century, remains a social practice associated with the country, alongside a cuisine diversified by immigration.
Fish and chipsSunday roastCurry (very widely adopted)
Music
A worldwide musical influence
From the Beatles to the punk, Britpop and electronic scenes, the United Kingdom has had a lasting influence on popular music worldwide since the 1960s.
The BeatlesGlastonbury Festival
Heritage
35 World Heritage sites
The United Kingdom and its overseas territories have 35 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
StonehengeTower of LondonOld and New Towns of Edinburgh