18th Century (1707)
Santa Claus is usually known as Father Christmas in the United Kingdom - but Santa Claus is also used.
On and off from the 9th century to the 18th century.
Kingdom of Great Britain ended in 1801.
There are only three countries in Britain but four in the United Kingdom. Wales became affiliated to England in 1285. The Parliaments of England and Scotland merged in 1707 to become the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Ireland joined the group in 1801 and it became the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1921, most of Ireland withdrew from the UK and became independent again. The current full name of the country, as recognised at the United Nations, is 'The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' and its citizens are British in international law although people will often describe themselves as being English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish as the case may be.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain)
The Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain were united to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland with the passing of the Acts of Union 1800. In this way, the United Kingdom became a single kingdom.
The Kingdom of Great Britain joined with Ireland in 1801. The new Kingdom was called the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain does not exist, Great Britain is England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom is Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was the great engineer who designed and constructed bridges and ships in the 19th century. He is known for his iconic works including the SS Great Britain and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Britain is part of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is a member of the EU, so Britain is therefore part of it.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain is often abbreviated as: Great Britain Britain The United Kingdom The UK. Many people mistakenly say "England" to mean The United Kingdom.