20th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Pearly Kings and Queens

Today's episode is about the special people of East London. Listen here to find out more about them.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article here Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding Who are the Pearly Kings and Queens, and where can you typically find them in London? What motivated Henry Croft, the originator of the Pearly tradition, to start adorning his attire with mother-of-pearl buttons? How do Pearly Kings and Queens raise funds for various charitable causes, and what events do they organise to achieve this? What does the mother-of-pearl button-adorned attire symbolise for the Pearly Kings and Queens beyond being a fashion statement? How does the Pearly tradition connect to and represent the broader Cockney culture of London?