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Bill Bryson’s best books – ranked | Atlas & Boots
There's a part in Notes from a Small Island where Bill Bryson describes a painful train journey to Milton Keynes. He is sat facing a "bleating woman" and her 10-year-old son, who keeps picking his nose, kicking Bryson's shins and staring at him with his "piggy eyes". Bryson tries to ignore the child but is irritated by his smug stare and "busy finger". When the train finally pulls into Milton Keynes, Bryson takes great pleasure in getting his rucksack from the overhead rack and dragging it across the boy's head The post Bill Bryson’s best books – ranked appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
20 most beautiful mountains in the UK | Atlas & Boots
Alpine, Britain is not. In the UK, there are no sky-scraping summits; there are just 141 peaks over 1,000m (3,281ft), let alone the atmosphere-kissing eight-thousanders found in the great ranges of Asia. In fact, with an average mean elevation of just 162m (531ft), the UK is one of the world's lowest countries. The post 20 most beautiful mountains in the UK appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Universal Studios Unveils Plans for Its First-Ever Theme Park and Resort in the UK
Universal Studios is expanding its theme park and resorts locations with a new one set to arrive in the U.K.. This would mark Universal's first theme park project in the United Kingdom.The newest Universal Studio UK is slated to open in 2031 and will be located south of Bedford, England. Taking over a 476-acre parcel of land that Comcast purchased in 2024, the project will feature the studio's "distinct style of immersive and thrilling rides" along with several themed lands, accommodations, dining areas, retail spaces and an entertainment complex. The hotel is expected to have 500 rooms. President of Comcast Corporation Mike Cavanagh said in a statement, "This is a special and historic milestone moment for our company as we continue to accelerate the growth trajectory of our theme parks bu...
Liverpool FC Leaves Nike to Reunite with adidas in Five-Year Kit Deal
adidas and Liverpool Football Club are making big things happen on the pitch, announcing a new multi-year partnership kicking off during the 2025/26 season.Becoming the club’s latest kit partner, adidas will now appear on all Liverpool FC uniforms moving forward. The British team will present their new adidas kit this summer, marking their third time wearing Three Stripes. The German sportswear giant will supply training gear and official merchandise to all Liverpool FC divisions, including the women’s, men’s, and youth teams.adidas has defined some of Liverpool FC’s most significant eras, having previously worked together from 1985-1996 and again in 2006-2012. Winning several domestic tournaments, adidas and Liverpool FC are ready to score once again. “We are very excited that adidas and ...
Take a Look at the 2025 BRIT Award Winners
The BRIT Awards is undoubtedly the biggest British music event of the year. It's a time to celebrate the best British music, from dance and R&B music to UK rap, grime, and alternative. The event was held on Saturday (March 1) and a slew of awards were handed out, with the likes of Charli XCX, Stormzy, Raye, and more taking home the Gabriel Moses-designed trophy.Charli XCX dominated the evening and completed her transformation from underground hero to global superstar by winning five awards, including best artist, album, and song of the year. Meanwhile, Ezra Collective, Sam Fender, Stormzy, and best new artist The Last Dinner Party were the other big British winners on Saturday night. Fontaines DC and Chappell Roan also bagged international awards.The night also included a performance f...
Arsenal and adidas Begin the Fourth Year of Their “No More Red” Initative
Arsenal Football Club and adidas have come together for the fourth year of "No More Red," a joint initiative made to help keep young people safe from knife crime and youth violence.First launched in 2022, "No More Red" has been established to support the youth through three core focuses: investing in safe spaces to play, providing on-going opportunities for connection, and championing community role models.Arsenal has established itself as one of the Premier League's leading "culture clubs." Whether its presenting fashion shows for the likes of LABRUM at its stadium or creating capsule collections that pay homage to the lands of the Caribbean, Arsenal continues to represent the club's -- and it's loyal fan base's -- roots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arsenal (@ar...
Atlas & Boots’ top 10 posts of 2024
This year, we celebrated 10 years of Atlas & Boots. When we first started the blog in 2014, it was mainly a way to stay employable so that when we returned to London after our big trip, it wouldn’t be impossible to find new jobs. We didn’t know then that our little blog would grow to a quarter of a million readers per month. Sadly, we lost about half of them when the pandemic hit and never quite recovered them, but we’re still ticking along thanks to our loyal audience. The post Atlas & Boots’ top 10 posts of 2024 appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Apple and Aardman Bring ‘Wallace & Gromit’ to Life in London
Aardman, the four-time Academy Award winning British studio behind "Wallace & Gromit", has teamed up with Apple to bring its most famous characters to life in London this Christmas.The hapless inventor, Wallace, and his canine best friend (and connoisseur of fine things), Gromit, will be lighting up Battersea Power Station throughout December in a new short animation that is being projected onto the former coal-fired station's 101 metre (331 feet) high river-facing wash towers.After being decommissioned in the mid-1980s, London's iconic Battersea Power Station reopened as a multi-use retail, residential and leisure destination in 2022. In autumn 2023 it welcomed its newest tenant, Apple, becoming home to the Cupertino-based brand's U.K. headquarters. Since moving in, Apple has turned l...
“I’m Not Afraid to Grow Up” – An Interview With UK Rap Legend, Giggs
It’s a Thursday morning in central London and we’ve just met up with UK rap legend, Giggs, for an exclusive interview. The building is cold – Giggs, wrapped up in his winter coat, is feeling peckish and requests beans and chips to be delivered to the interview location.For an artist of Giggs’ stature, it’s hard to predict who you’re going to get on the first meet: ostentatious diva or a humble family man? Luckily, it’s the latter, as Giggs reflects on the earlier stages in his life eventually led to him being labeled “The Landlord” of UK rap, inadvertently creating Britain's "unofficial national anthem.”Giggs grew up in Peckham, south-east London, and was originally nicknamed the “Giggler” because he tended to laugh, even in the most inappropriate situations. Since spawning into Giggs – fo...
Bentley Honors Remembrance Day with Unique Bentayga EWB Mulliner
Bentley has unveiled a unique Bentayga EWB Mulliner in honor of Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The one-of-a-kind model, developed by Bentley’s design team and the BeReady network — a support group for veterans and reservists within Bentley —features a striking poppy-themed wrap that symbolizes resilience.The design, featuring 80 red poppies rising from a map of northern France, honors the path taken by Allied forces on D-Day, each flower representing a life sacrificed in the pursuit of peace. Robin Page, Bentley’s Director of Design, calls the Bentayga "a symbol of our collective memory," reflecting Bentley’s respect for history while looking toward the future.This Remembrance Car will embark on a commemorative tour across the UK, starting with community events in Crewe...
Dyson Announces Stormzy as its Latest Global Ambassador
Following the recent announcement of its partnership with British singer-songwriter Raye, Dyson has continued to recruit the best of Britain's musical talent and today announced London-based grime and rap star, Stormzy, as its newest global ambassador.Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, kicked down the doors into the grime scene in 2014 with his "Wicked Skengman" series of freestyles, gaining attention for his refreshing delivery and lyricism over a slew of classic instrumentals. Most notably, his hit single "Shut Up" -- which samples "Functions on the Low" by XTC -- entered the UK singles chart at number eight. Now, after becoming the first-ever grime artist to drop a number-one album while also winning the British Album of the Year at the 2018 Brit Awards and performing as a Glastonbury he...
Central Cee Unveils New Single “One By One” for His COLORS Debut
Central Cee has been on a roll as of late. Having released a slew of heavy-hitting singles -- including collaborations with Ice Spice and Lil Baby -- the West London rapper is now gearing up for his latest album with a debut appearance on Berlin-based music channel COLORS, with a brand-new single titled "One By One."Throughout Central Cee's musical evolution since the release of his debut mixtape 'Wild West', Central Cee has gradually begun to open his diary to his listeners, with past singles weaving in and out of his love affairs and how he deals with fame. "One By One" encapsulates these notions more than ever, as his high-energy delivery explores themes of success, loss, and resilience.Produced by Cash Cobain, the new drop reveals a more vulnerable side of Cench, while the hard-hitting...
