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Magna-Carta said:
I think I would go even further than that. Canada along with other nations remained in Germany for several years after the end of the war. Or at least they did as a military force, even if it wasn't necessarily the military personnel that took part in the war itself.

I believe they were mostly stationed in the British Zone of Occupation within Germany. Canada's military participated in humanitarian and stabilization activities, such as providing food, medical aid, and support for displaced persons. They had a significant presense there up until the 1960's. Then a significant reduction in the 1990's. I don't doubt that the Canadian military is still in germany as part of NATO.
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The Canadian Forces no longer have bases in Europe, but we are sending military aid to Ukraine, and training them in Britain on our Leopard2 tanks, and the 105 mm light artillery piece, and an assortment of drones and electronic surveillance vehicles. Our JTF2 special forces unit MAY be operating inside Ukraine, but that is a closely held secret. The Royal Canadian Navy has sent several of our ships to patrol in the Black Sea, and the RCAF is operating air surveillance aircraft in eastern Europe as a part of the NATO observation force. JimB,
 

The beautiful tune Greensleeves was composed anonymously in the 15th century.
There is a belief that Greensleeves was composed by Henry VIII himself for his lover and future queen consort Anne Boleyn. Whether this is really true or not…it still remains an enchanting example of Tudor music.



Anne Boleyn was found guilty of treason on the 15th May 1536, accused of having extramarital affairs with five men, including her younger brother: George Boleyn, Lord Rochford.

Read the rest here:
https://www.history.com/news/anne-boleyn-beheaded-facts
 
Jamala said:
Today I was asked what the national dish of the UK is and normally I would say Roast Beef, Yorkshire pudding, selection of vegetables and gravy. However, on my last visit back home, I learned most Brits (especially Londoners) favour Chicken Tikka Masala as the top dish. Apparently, it was also the late Queen’s favourite and made frequently at the palace.

While many people assume that this dish originated in India, the most popular origin story places its roots in Britain when a Bengali chef had to improvise in a jiffy to accommodate his clientele. Today, many consider it to be the national dish of the UK.

Fancy having a go at making it?

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Now that’s the real McCoy…or you can buy a jar of the ready made stuff if in a hurry and just add the chicken, cream and fresh herbs!
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I'd like to try that! You said buy a jar of what? Tikka Masala? Can you get it in the US?
 
Something that I always wondered about was what is the difference between a Cockney accent and a British accent?
 
Jamala said:
Easier to show a video than try to explain...


I love the Cockney accent… the real British accent however
is called Received Pronunciation.
Each region in the UK has a different accent!
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Well, that was certainly interesting. It's probably a good thing we don't talk that talk. I would need a dictionary of "Cockney to English."

Thank you.
 
A form of English folk dance usually accompanied by music…the Morris dance. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins. Implements such as sticks, swords and handkerchiefs may also be wielded by the dancers.

The earliest known and surviving English written mention of Morris dance is dated 1448, and records the payment of seven shillings to Morris dancers by the Goldsmiths’ Company in London.
Further mentions of Morris dancing occur in the late 15th century, and there are also early records such as visiting bishops‘ “Visitation Articles” mention sword dancing, guising and other dancing activities, as well as mumming plays.

While the earliest records invariably mention “Morys” in a court setting, and a little later in the Lord Mayors’ Processions in London, it had adopted the nature of a folk dance performed in the parishes by the mid 17th century.

 
Jamala said:
Easier to show a video than try to explain...


I love the Cockney accent… the real British accent however
is called Received Pronunciation.
Each region in the UK has a different accent!
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I always think back to this when I hear Cockney Rhyming Slang. It goes over many people's heads, but even now I can't stop laughing at it.

Ronnie Barker; a sermon to a Cockney congregation ("Richard The Third", can mean Turd, can also mean something else!):


To the uninitiated:

“Trouble & Strife", Wife.
"Tea Leaf", Thief.
"Bricks & Mortar”, Daughter.
“Burton-on-Trent”, Rent. (Burton-on-Trent is a town in Staffordshire, on the river Trent)
“Half Inch”, Pinch (To steal something)
“Cherry Ripe”, Pipe.
“Frog & Toad”, Road.
“Dickie Dirt”, Shirt.
“How do you do’s”, Shoes.
“Westminster Abby”, Shabby.

“Pen & Ink”, Stink.

I'll leave the rest.
 

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