Time to wonder: 10 little-known facts about England

We know a lot about England, but every time we find something that does not cease to surprise us in this multifaceted country. Where can not go the English queen, where is the biggest maze of the world and how secretly they call the London policemen — we collected interesting facts about England, which are very little known

In England, for all schoolchildren is required a uniform form of clothing. It is believed that it disciplines students and ensures equality for all students.

House of Commons — the only place in England where the British Queen can not enter. The reason for this is quite simple — The monarch is not a member.

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< p>& laquo; Black penny & raquo; — The first in the history of the postage stamp, released in England in 1840-m. In connection with this, until now, the UK is the only country that does not indicate its name on the stamps, unlike the states that started issuing their stamps after it.

London City — ceremonial county in the center of the British capital. He has his own mayor, emblem and anthem, as well as state structures such as fire and police services.

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Longleat Hedge Maze — the longest labyrinth in the world. It is located in the English county of Wiltshire and consists of 16 thousand trees.

London policemen are called the 'bobby & raquo; in honor of Sir Robert Peel, who in 1829 organized a law enforcement service with the headquarters of Scotland Yard.

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In Britain, all ponies, donkeys and zebras must have a passport.

The English drink more tea than any other people in the world: 2.5 times more than the Japanese, and 22 times more than Americans or French.

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Every 100th anniversary celebrity, Queen Elizabeth II personally sends a greeting card.

The Chancellor of the United Kingdom Exchequer the draft state budget in the House of Commons is allowed to drink anything. Even alcohol.

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