Society and Culture

Albion Magazine Online: Exploring Englishness
A biannual, web-based public service magazine dedicated to exploring modern English identity and culture, with articles on Englishness, books, music and film.
http://www.zyworld.com/albionmagazineonline/

Alcoholics Anonymous.
A complete list of every AA meeting in England, updated every month.
http://www.aa-uk.org.uk/lists/htf.htm

AltCulture
Dedicated to deconstructing popular culture with the aim of promoting an alternative culture. Essays on issues such as "Is The X-Files Subversive?" and on expanding awareness of St George.
http://www.altculture.org/

Anglobilia
A guide featuring travel, a photo gallery, studying in the country, news, famous people, culture and legends.
http://www.anglobilia.com/

Battle of Ideas Festival
Different strands of social, political, scientific, academic and cultural discussion are being brought together for what will be an annual festival.
http://www.battleofideas.org.uk/

The British Page
Humorous and slightly sarcastic views on Britain and the British as seen by a Dane.
http://www.skovgaard.org/europe/britain.htm

By George!
The Guardian's Jonathan Glacey reflects on the meaning of the English flag on the occasion of its World Cup prominence.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2002/jun/20/britishidentity.arts

China in Yorkshire
A celebration of Chinese culture and its influence on Western Society taking place throughout 2008. Details events at venues throughout Yorkshire, the Humber and Lincolnshire.
http://www.chinainyorkshire.org.uk

Cross of St George
Celebrating Englishness, with notes from English history, plus message board and chatroom for debates.
http://crossofstgeorge.net

English Blogs
A collection of online journals and short essays about the country.
http://www.english-blogs.com/

Fly the Flag
Promoting an awareness of England and all things English. Information about membership and events, forum, and patriotic paraphernalia for sale.
http://www.flytheflag.net/

Icons: A portrait of England
A catalogue of objects, activities and symbols that are uniquely important to life in England and the people who live here. Includes information and history connected with each icon.
http://www.icons.org.uk/

James Lees-Milne (1908-97)
An architectural conservationist and writer, is now best remembered for his diaries. He was an acute social observer and befriended many leading men and women of his time.
http://www.jamesleesmilne.com/

11 Million
Official site of England's Children's Commissioner. Profile and mission with information for children, young people and adults.
http://www.11million.org.uk/

National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
Advice, information, publications, training, events, news and resources.
http://www.navca.org.uk/

Nostalghia Southern England
Photographs of Bath, Stonehenge, Lacock, St.Ives, Exeter, Dartmoor National Park, Shaftesbury, Brighton and London suburbs.
http://www.sievers.nl/visitengland

RSVP
Introduction agency also providing social events. Profile, services, policies, events and enquiry form.
http://www.rsvp-int.co.uk/

St George's Day
Campaigns for a new bank holiday. Profile, objectives and how to help.
http://www.stgeorgesholiday.com/

Wessex Mediation Disagreement Resolution Service
Provides a mediation service specifically for children and young people with Special Educational Needs. The service provides independent and impartial mediators to help parents and carers and the education authorities.
http://www.wessexmediation.co.uk/

Wessex Society
Dedicated to the history, culture, folklore and regional identity of the English counties of Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
http://www.zyworld.com/wessexsociety/