Jezebel: England

A Rogues Gallery of Lady Criminals from the 1870s

Cassie Murdoch — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:20:00 EST

Long before there were faces of meth and Lindsay Lohan DUIs, there were plenty of regular troublemakers stealing things and getting busted. These mugshots from the Newcastle City Gaol and House of Correction in England, which were taken between 1871 and 1873, offer a fascinating look into the life of ordinary women criminals. They look like they had hard lives and plenty to contend with—and some of them still possess the power to send a chill down your spine 130-something years later. More »

The Royal Wedding Barbie You Didn't Even Know You Needed

Cassie Murdoch — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:15:00 EST

Just when you were starting to worry that you wouldn't have enough preciously small commemorative dolls to properly celebrate the one-year anniversary of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Mattel has come through for you. They've announced they are releasing the Royal Wedding William and Catherine Doll Set, which as you can see is quite a treasure. It won't be available until the beginning of April, but you can pre-order now for the bargain price of $100. That may seem like a lot of money, but you will obviously go to whatever lengths you need to to guarantee you have these dolls—which are, of course, bedecked in miniature replicas of the wedding regalia they donned that proud day at Westminster Abbey. The privilege of putting these two on a shelf near your bed and seeing them every night before you fall asleep—and then again in your dreams—will be worth every penny.

Ridiculous School Bans Slang in Campaign to Incite Mockery

Anna North — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST

In a surely ill-fated bid to make kids more well-spoken, a school in Sheffield, England has banned slang. Says the school's deputy chief, More »

Science Solves the Perfect Ponytail Puzzle

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST

Ever have that problem where you don't know what your ponytail is going to look like on a given day? Well, science has just solved it for you—at least if you're willing to do a bunch of calculations first. British scientists say they've created a "Ponytail Shape Equation" which can predict the shape of any ponytail. The equation uses a measure of the curliness of hair, the stiffness of each hair, and something called the "Rapunzel number," which is a ratio that accounts for "the effects of gravity on hair relative to its length." Sounds a lot more complicated than just jamming your hair through a rubber band and seeing what comes out. More »

Florence Green, the Last Surviving WWI Veteran, Has Died at 110

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:45:00 EST

The final living veteran of World War I died peacefully in her sleep this weekend at the impressive age of 110. Florence Green enlisted in Britain's Royal Air Force in 1918 at the tender age of 17 and served during the final two months of the war. She would have turned 111 on February 19th. She outlived the last two surviving male veterans of WWI—Claude Choules, a Royal Navy sailor and the last WWI combatant, and Frank Buckles, the last American veteran, both of whom died last year at the age of 110. With Miss Green's passing, the end of an era is truly upon us. More »

I Get Thigh With a Little Help From My Friends

Doug Barry — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Theo Walcott and Robin van Persie of Arsenal celebrate after scoring their second goal of the match during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers at Emirates Stadium on February 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) More »

What Dark Secrets Has Hello Kitty Been Hiding?

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:00 EST

She may look innocent, but Hello Kitty could be a lot sneakier than we could have ever dreamed. The tiny white cat—whose iconic cheerful face is plastered on everything from notebooks to vibrators—has invaded our consciousness to such an extent that we accept her unquestioningly. More »

Somebody Needs to Lend Corey Feldman a Hand

Cassie Murdoch — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:15:00 EST

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Corey Feldman attends 'The Woman In Black' World Film Premiere at the Royal Festival Hall on January 24, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) More »

British Woman Becomes the First Person to Ski Across Antarctica Alone

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:45:00 EST

If the winter weather is getting to you, imagine how British skier Felicity Aston must have felt. She just returned today from a solo ski expedition across Antarctica. She is the first woman—and first human—to complete such a journey alone. The trip took her 59 days, during which she was powered only by her own strength. She hauled two sledges over 1,084 miles, which is not too shabby! The 34-year-old woman from Kent, England, is a veteran of subzero treks, and she used to work at a British weather service base in Antarctica. After being picked up after her expedition, she said she'd been promised "A very long, very hot shower. It's something I haven't had in quite a long time now!" And also some very well-deserved red wine. More »

School Gets in Trouble for Teaching Kids How to Put on Make-Up

Cassie Murdoch — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:45:00 EST

One school is giving a whole new meaning to the term "make-up class." Mount St Mary's Catholic High School in Leeds, England, is facing some harsh criticism for offering makeup lessons to its 14 and 15-year-old students. The school claims the purpose of the class is to "teach children how to make a good first impression and also boost their self-confidence," but some of the parents think it's neither the time nor the place to learn about beauty routines. More »

Siri Goes Rogue, Tells A 12-Year-Old Boy To 'Shut The Fuck Up'

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:45:00 EST

British tween Charlie Le Quesne and his mom were shopping at a store in England when he picked up an iPhone 4S on display and innocently asked Siri, "How many people are there in the world?" The 12-year-old, expecting the phone's automated assistant to give him a number, got a real shock when instead Siri answered, "Shut the fuck up, you ugly twat." Whoa, girl, watch your mouth!!! Charlie's mother, Kim, couldn't believe what she'd heard, so they asked the same question, thinking it must have been an error. But crabby Siri fired back with the very same expletive-laden rant. More »

Drunk Woman Slips And Ends Up Under A Train

Cassie Murdoch — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:45:00 EST

Usually you hear about how dangerous drunk driving is, but it turns out riding the train drunk can also be hazardous to your health. Check out this crazy video of a heavily intoxicated woman in England who steps off a train, falls, and then somehow manages to roll underneath the train. The footage was released by British police in an effort to remind travelers not to get too drunk while celebrating this holiday season. Luckily the woman is okay — just cuts and bruises — because some alert person spotted her go down and prevented her from getting flattened. Here's your new mantra for holiday parties: Friends don't let friends drink and ride the rails. More »

Liam Neeson and His Hologram Are Looking Twice As Nice

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:35:00 EST

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Actor Liam Neeson poses for a portrait prior to the press conference to announce the 2012 European Tour of Jeff Wayne's musical version of War Of The Worlds New Generation with Liam Neeson and Jeff Wayne, at One Marylebone on November 18, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) More »

What Happens When A Fireworks Display Goes Off All At Once

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:50:00 EST

Teacher Gives World's Worst Anti-Bullying Advice: 'Act Less Gay'

Anna North — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:50:00 EDT

In one British County, teachers apparently have some pretty unhelpful responses to bullying. Some allegedly told victims to try "acting less gay." More »

The Royal Family Is Really Freaking Weird

Erin Gloria Ryan — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:05:00 EDT

A new book written by a former servant of the British royal family reveals that the line to the throne is fraught with secrecy, painfully rigid decorum, and sort of adorable nuttiness. We should have been tipped off to this by their taste in hats. More »

Dead Weirdo Was Stalking Queen of England This Whole Time

Erin Gloria Ryan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:00:00 EDT

Robert James Moore was simple American with a simple dream — to love and cherish Queen Elizabeth as providence intended. And when Queen Elizabeth wasn't receptive to his amorous overtures, hundreds of "strange and offensive" packages containing tokens of his affection in the form of 600-page letters and obscene photographs, he simply wouldn't take no for an answer, going to far as to move across the pond to be closer to her. More »

British Prime Minister David Cameron Has Some Explaining To Do

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:15:00 EDT

British Prime Minister David Cameron is desperately trying to save his reputation with women after he made some comments recently that were perceived by many as sexist and outdated. The Daily Mail explains, More »

Island Does Not Want More Sex Offenders

Anna North — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:40:00 EDT

The British government plans to pack the three prisons on the Isle of Wight full of sex offenders. And unsurprisingly, islanders aren't thrilled with this plan. More »

Brits Hate You For Saying 'Train Station'

Anna North — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:40:00 EDT

British people are really mad about "Americanisms" entering the Queen's English. Some of the most hated make sense — nobody likes "It is what it is." But Brits apparently also hate "train station," "burglarize," and "gotten." And here's one Chris Fackrell's peeve: More »

Viking Women Could Invade With the Best of Them

Erin Gloria Ryan — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:44:00 EDT

Before the Vikings were going on pleasure boat cruises or losing big important football games by blowing it at the very last minute, they were a race of Norsemen who road around on longboats and had enviably badass funerals. While conventional wisdom and archaeology methods initially indicated that they were mostly male, it appears that conventional wisdom was wrong- many of the Viking settlers in what is now Great Britain were actually female, and that Viking society (like the society in Scandinavian countries today) was surprisingly egalitarian. More »

Teen Cancer Patient's Bucket List Blog Goes Viral

Irin Carmon — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:40:00 EDT

Fifteen year-old Alice Pyne started her blog on Monday. By Thursday, the terminally ill teen in England was granted one of the wishes she put on her "bucket list:" to be trending on Twitter. More »

Abortions For The Sex And The City Generation

Irin Carmon — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:20:33 EDT

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An analysis of recent abortion statistics from the UK indicates that in the 2000s, the abortion rate among women in their forties rose by 30 percent. Cue references to the fab four! No, really. More »

British Police Hunt Stuffed Tiger With Helicopters

Anna North — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:10:00 EDT

Police in Hampshire, England sent helicopters and officers armed with tranquilizers to dispatch a white tiger spotted on a Hedge End golf course. The result: after what officers described as "a brief stalk through the Hedge End savannah ... it became obvious that the tiger was a stuffed, life-sized toy." They also emphasized that it is still necessary to take all tiger sightings seriously. More »

Candidate Resigns After Calling Constituents "Sluts" On Facebook

Anna North — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:02:00 EDT

A (quite) young British would-be politician has provided a cautionary tale for all of us: if you plan to run for public office, do not complain about "sluts" on Facebook. More »

GQ Reporter Naomi Campbell Asks Vladimir Putin The Tough Questions

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:40:00 EST

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Today in media stunts: Naomi Campbell interviews Vladimir Putin for British GQ. Her opening gambit? "You're in pretty good physical shape. How do you manage to keep yourself so fit?" It gets worse (better?) from there. More »

Why Earn Money When Your Husband Can Do It For You?

Sadie Stein — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:20:00 EST

Says one British researcher, "Women's aspiration to marry up, if they can, to a man who is better-educated and higher-earning persists in most European countries...Women thereby continue to use marriage as an alternative or supplement to their employment careers." More »

Mob Attacks Prince Charles And Camilla's Car

Anna North — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:39:00 EST

Rioters attacked a car carrying Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles last night in what some are calling the UK's "worst political violence in years." More »

Are Hershey's Kisses Disgusting?

Sadie Stein — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 18:23:00 EST

Blasphemy! But, with the kiss descending on the UK for the first time, that's exactly what some Brits are saying. More »

Royal Wedding Broadcasts Might Be 3-D

Lauri Apple — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:55:38 EST

The BBC, Virgin, and other British telly stations might broadcast the Kate Middleton/Prince William wedding using majestic 3-D technologies so the home viewers can feel like they're at Westminster Abbey. Prince Charles's already wearing his pair, because he's so excited. More »

Pissed Off Show Cat Does Not Give Even One Fuck About Your Fucking Prizes

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 12:55:00 EST

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jesus Fucking Christ. What is this shit? Are you seriously standing there with a shit eating grin on your face photographing me? I will fucking claw your face off. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

William, Kate & Princess Di's Ring Pose For Engagement Photos

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:02:59 EST

As if the coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement wasn't frenzied enough, during a press conference today at St. James' Palace, Wills revealed that he proposed to Kate with his mother's oval 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring. More »

Sex-Abuse Vicars Allowed To Work

Sadie Stein — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:21:00 EDT

It's come out that two East Sussex vicars were assigned parishes after superiors learned they'd been abusing children. One, who died in '06, was convicted of abusing a boy; another was jailed for abusing two in the 70s and 80s. More »

Queen Tried To Use Poverty Fund To Heat Palace

Margaret Hartmann — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:50:00 EDT

The British government denied a 2004 request by the Queen's aides to use energy-saving grants for low-income families to pay gas and electricity bills for Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, according to documents released under the Freedom of Information Act. More »

Rough And Tumble Women's Rugby Thighlights

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:05:00 EDT

[Guildford, August 24. Fiona Pocock of England is tackled by Olga Kumanikina of Kazahstan during the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup at Surrey Sports Park. Image via Getty]

The Queen Of England Leaves Cryptic Message For Future Visitors

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:15:00 EDT

[New York, July 6. Queen Elizabeth ll signs the visitors' book before departing the United Nations headquarters. Image via AP]

Why The Repeated Trashing Of British Fashion Sense?

Sadie Stein — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EDT

No, not by us! By their countrymen, who, today, ask two burning questions: "Do Rich Yanks Dress Better than Rich Brits?" and "Why DO British men on holiday dress like oversized toddlers?" (Okay, "burning" might be an exaggeration): More »

Ray (Ban) Of Light

Anna Holmes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:10:00 EDT

[Glastonbury, June 24. Image via Getty]

Roo Says: Bitch, Please

Anna Holmes — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:10:00 EDT

[Glastonbury, June 25. Image via Getty]

Dancing Queen

Anna Holmes — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:10:00 EDT

[Glastonbury, June 23. Image via Getty]