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Description of Pictures: Part of the EU Open House 2012.
This is GREAT Britain: Culture, Business and Sport. The Embassy will showcase the Ambassador’s Gardens; a bazaar highlighting British business and trade; activities on culture and sport including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 Olympics. Highlights also include British food, arts, whisky, displays, and family activities.
Also present was His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States.

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2012_DC_Emb_Croatia: DC -- Embassy of Croatia (15 photos from 2012)
2012_DC_Emb_Denmark: DC -- Embassy of Denmark (10 photos from 2012)
2012_DC_Emb_Estonia: DC -- Embassy of Estonia (16 photos from 2012)
2012_DC_Emb_Britain: DC -- Embassy of Great Britain (55 photos from 2012)
2012_DC_Emb_Latvia: DC -- Embassy of Latvia (20 photos from 2012)
2012_DC_Emb_Romania: DC -- Embassy of Romania (38 photos from 2012)
2012_DC_Emb_Sweden: DC -- Embassy of Sweden (House of Sweden) (11 photos from 2012)

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1. EMBGB_120512_036.JPG: Hi! My name is Wenlock... I'm the official mascot of the 2012 London Olympic Games. I was created by a London-based creative agency and I'm an animation depicting a drop of steel from a steelworks in Bolton, England. I am named after the town of Much Wenlock, which one held an event much like the Olympic Games today. My friendship bands are the give colours of the Olympic rings. Can you see the taxi light on my head? It's inspired by London's black taxis. Mandeville is my best friend in the whole world.
2. EMBGB_120512_038.JPG: Hi! My name is Mandeville... I'm the official mascot of for [sic] the 2012 London Paralympic Games. I was created by a London-based creative agency and I'm an animation depicting a drop of steel from a steelworks in Bolton, England. I am named after Stoke Mandeville Hospital, a facility in Buckinghamshire that initially organised the Stoke Mandelville Games, the first of the Paralympic Games, sports are for everyone! My big eye is really a camera and lets me record everything I see! and [sic] I wear a personal best timer on my wrist so I can keep track of my performance! Wenlock is my best friend in the whole world.
3. EMBGB_120512_097.JPG: The Best of Britain: British Culture Did You Know? Britain is the birthplace of Newton, Darwin, Shakespeare and the Beatles; home of the world's largest foreign exchange market, the world's richest football club -- Manchester United, the inventor of the hovercraft and JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. From Scotland to Cornwall, Britain is full of customs and traditions. A lot of them have very long histories. But they're all interesting and are all part of the British way of life. The Monarchy: The monarchy is the oldest institution of government. Queen Elizabeth II is directly descended from King Egbert, who united England under his rule in 829. The only interruption in the history of the monarchy was the republic, which lasted from 1649 to 1660. Today, the Queen is not only Head of State, but also an important symbol of national unity. The Queen's title in Britain is "Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith." Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II has reigned since 1952, and has been married to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, for 63 years. Together, they have four children and eight grandchildren. Their eldest son, and Heir Apparent to the Thorne, Charles, Prince of Wales, has two children, Prince William and Prince Harry, with his former wife, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Britain's History and Government: The UK does not have a single document it can call its constitution, however, it had many documents. The most important of these documents include the Magna Carta, the Bill of rights, the 1701 Act of Settlement, and the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949. The UK's form of government is called a constitutional monarchy, meaning a monarch has the ultimate authority over the government, although the monarch generally follows the laws of parliament or abides by British tradition. The monarch also appoints the Prime Minister, the leader of the government. Parliament, the law-making body of the British people, consists of three elements: the Monarchy, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords. The House of Commons consists of 650 elected members called MPs and the House of Lords currently consist of 792 non-elected members. Traditions, Culture, and Food: Each country in Britain has its own patron saint and floral emblem: -- England -- St. George and the Rose -- Scotland -- St. Andrew and the Thistle and Scottish Bluebell -- Wales -- St. David and the Daffodil -- Northern Ireland -- St. Patrick and the Shamrock The flag of England is called the Union Flag when it is seen on land and Union Jack when it is being used on a ship. "Jack" because it must be flown on the jack mast of a vessel. It is called the Union Flag because it symbolises the administrative union of the countries of the United Kingdom. Britain's most popular fast food is fish and chips. Curry is now Britain's most popular meal. More than 163 million cups of tea are drunk every day in the [sic] Britain. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows sold 11 million copies within the first 24 hours of its release, making it the fastest selling book in history. Landmarks: The tallest Ferris wheel in Europe is housed in London. It was called the Millennium Wheel, but has since been redubbed the London Eye. Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric monument in Britain, dates back to early 3000 BC. Big Ben is nt the name of the entire building that contains the clock. The name is actually what the bell inside the tower is called. The structure is called St. Stephen's Tower. The London Underground, or "tube" as it is often known, was the world's first urban underground railroad.
4. EMBGB_120512_124.JPG: Table setting when the President dined with the Queen Dinner in Honour of The President of the United States of America and Mrs. Bush Wild Scottish Smoked Salmon Oatmeal Pancakes and Horseradish Cream Roast Rib of Veal Stacked Carrots and Broad Beans Dauphinoise Potatoes Summer Pudding Chassagne Montrachet 'Les Vergers', 2000 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1988 Pol Roger, 1996 Fonseca, 1970 The British Embassy 8th May, 2007 Around the table (clockwise from top): Lady Manning The Honorable John Warner Mrs. Hrabowski The President Her Majesty the Queen Justice Breyer Mrs. Fenty The Ambassador Mrs. Warner Dr. Freeman Hrabowski Mrs. Bush His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh The Honorable Dr. Joanna Breyer The Honorable Adrian Fenty
5. EMBGB_120512_175.JPG: The Best of Britain: British Embassy Washington The Embassy: The bridge over Rock Creek Parkway; Glover Memorial, was completed in 1939, connecting the British Embassy to downtown Washington. The British Embassy was the first embassy built on what is now known as Embassy Row. An estimated 12,000-14,000 people pass through the Residence each year. The British Government has had representation in Washington, DC since 1791 and was previously located on Connecticut Avenue. In 1893, the British Foreign Office in Washington DC was upgraded from a Legation and became an official Embassy. Lord Julian Paunceforte was the first actual Ambassador to the United States. This is the biggest British Embassy in the world, employing more than 400 staff, and nearly all departments in Whitehall are also represented. The Residence: The Ambassador's Residence is the only building in the United States by renowned architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. While designed in 1926, final construction ended in 1930. More office space was needed and in the late 1950s the offices were transferred to the building next door. The original offices are now used as apartments for staff and offices for the British Council and Embassy gym. The red bricks used on the exterior of the house are of non-standard size, suggesting an English country house of the Queen Anne period, and were hand-made in Virginia to resemble those used in Tudor times in Britain. The limestone used in contrast was quarried in Indiana. A royal standard is flown over the Residence when a member of the Royal Family is present. This has been done most recently for HM The Queen, HRH The Prince of Wales, and the HRH The Duke of York. Otherwise, the flag of the Union flies along with the European Union flag. The Gardens/Grounds: In 1939, the public park bordering the Embassy grounds on Massachusetts Avenue was to be turned into housing. Ambassador Lothian brought the public park and donated it to the British Embassy. Now it is the current location of the Churchill statue and part of the gardens. The lawns are surrounded by mature trees, including several planted by members of the Royal Family. There are also dogwoods, maples, magnolias, crab-apples, cherries and a weeping beech. A small new "secret" garden was recently added below the swimming pool area with shrubs and perennials and featuring a stone seat made fom the cornerstone of the original Embassy on Connecticut Avenue. Also, the roses are varieties of hybrid tea, and the same are concentrated together producing dramatic splashes of color. There are two bronze statues in the gardens: Single Form (Eikon) by Dame Barbara Hepworth and Sleeping Horse by Dame Elizabeth Frink. Churchill Statue: The Churchill Statue is the work of William M. McVey of Cleveland and was unveiled by the Hon Dean Rusk, then Secretary of State, on April 9, 1966, the third anniversary of the granting of US citizenship to Sir Winston, a generous tribute by the people of the United States to a great man. The statue stands astride the boundary between the property of the British Embassy and the District of Columbia to symbolise Sir Winston's Anglo-American parentage and his honorary citizenship of the United States, and is on permanent loan from the British Speaking Union. The statue has one foot on British soil and the other on American soil and British soil is contained in a box under his feet.
6. EMBGB_120512_186.JPG: The Diamond Jubilee The Diamond Jubilee: * A Royal Jubilee celebrates significant periods in monarchs' reigns and natural life. * In 1897, Queen Victoria became the longest-reigning Monarch in British history when she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee. There was a grand and colourful Jubilee procession through London. * In 2012, The Queen will become only the second UK monarch to mark 60 years on the throne since her accession in 1952. * Celebrations were previously held for Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee in 1977 and Golden Jubilee in 2002. * Celebrations of The Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977 and The Diamond Jubilee in 2012 include street parties, pageants, and parades throughout the year, and a Royal tour of the UK and Commonwealth. * While Accession Day was on 6 February, celebrations will occur throughout 2012, with a special extended bank holiday weekend in the United Kingdom on 2-5 June, full of celebrations. Facts about Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II: * Her Majesty is Queen of 15 Commonwealth Realms in addition to the United Kingdom. * Queen Elizabeth II is the 40th monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of England. * In 60 years, The Queen has undertaken 261 official overseas visits, including 96 State Visits, to 116 different countries. * The Queen has two birthdays (her real birthday is April 21). The Queen's public birthday is celebrated in June with Trooping of the Colour. * The Queen has 9 Royal Thrones: one at the House of Lords, two at Westminster Abbey, and six in the throne room at Buckingham Palace. * The Queen speaks fluent French and often uses the language for Audiences and State Visits. * The Queen's wedding ring was made from a nugget of Welsh gold which came from the Clogau St. David's mine near Dolgellau. * The Queen has owned more then 30 corgis during her reign. The first, Susan, was an 18th birthday present. * The Queen has answered around 3.5 million items of correspondence. * The Queen launched the British Monarchy's official website in 1997. In 2007, the official British Monarchy YouTube channel was unveiled, swiftly followed by a Royal Twitter site (2009), Flickr page (2010) and Facebook page (also 2010). * The Queen hosts "theme days" and Receptions to promote and celebrate aspects of British culture. Recent examples from 2011 include a reception for Young People and the Performing Arts, and for Explorers. Other themes have included Publishing, Broadcasting, Tourism, Emergency Services, Maritime Day, Music, Young Achievers, British Design, and Pioneers.
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8. EMBGB_120512_246.JPG: Sir Winston Churchill 1874 - 1965 This statue, by William McVey (1902-1995), was erected in 1966 by public subscription, on the initiative of the English Speaking Union. One foot stands on United States soil, one on British Embassy grounds: a symbol of Churchill's Anglo-American descent, and of the Alliance he did so much to forge, in war and peace.
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Wikipedia Description: British Embassy, Washington, D.C.
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The British Embassy in Washington, D.C. is the United Kingdom's diplomatic mission to the United States. It's located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW (marking the northern end of Embassy Row) in Washington, D.C..

Consulates:

The embassy also operates Consulates-General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco as well as consulates in Orlando, Denver and Miami.

Area:

The embassy is situated in a compound that is home to both the ambassador's residence and the old and new chanceries. The ambassador's residence was built in 1929 and is a contributing property to the Massachusetts Avenue Historic District. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens to resemble an English country manor, with the old chancery facing the street. By the 1960s, the old chancery was deemed too cramped, and the new chancery, designed by chief architect Eric Bedford, was built. Part of the old chancery was converted into staff quarters, and the rest is currently occupied by the offices of the British Council. The British government was the first nation to build an embassy in the area that would later become known as Embassy Row.

Outside the British ambassador's residence stands a statue of Winston Churchill. One of the statue's feet is inside the marked embassy grounds; the other is within the District of Columbia. The embassy's website states that this symbolizes Churchill's Anglo-American parentage (his father was British, his mother American) and his status as an honorary citizen of the United States.

Staff:

The embassy is one of the largest in Washington, employing 210 diplomats and approx 250 additional staffers. The current ambassador is Sir Nigel Sheinwald.

Events:

On July 7, 2005, the United States Army Band played "God Save the Queen" outside the embassy in remembrance of the victims of the 7 July 2005 London bombings. This mirrored the British re ...More...
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2012 photos: Equipment this year: My mainstays were the Fuji S100fs, Nikon D7000, and the new Fuji X-S1. I also used an underwater Fuji XP50 and a Nikon D600. The first three cameras all broke this year and had to be repaired. Trips this year: three Civil War Trust conferences (Shepherdstown, WV, Richmond, VA, and Williamsburg, VA), a week-long family reunion cruise of the Caribbean, another week-long family reunion in the Wisconsin Dells (with lots of in-transit time in Ohio and Indiana), and my 7th consecutive San Diego Comic-Con trip (including side trips to Zion, Bryce, the Grand Canyon, etc). Ego strokes: I had a picture of Miss DC, Ashley Boalch, published in the Washington Post. I had a photograph of the George Segal San Francisco Holocaust memorial used as the cover of Quebec Francais (issue 165). Not being able to read French, I'm not entirely sure what the article is about but, hey! And I guess what could be considered to be a positive thing, my site is now established enough that spammers have noticed it and I had to block 17,000 file description postings for Viagra and whatever else.. Number of photos taken this year: just below 410,000.
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