Free publications about the UK
The Press & Public Affairs section offers the following free publications to school children, teachers, students, professionals and journalists in the Netherlands seeking general or specific information about Britain. All publications are in English.
You may e-mail your request to the information officer at ukinnl@fco.gov.uk. Please be sure to include your name, address, telephone number and the full names of the publications you would like to receive. If you are ordering a product that is marked "for school teachers only" please include the name of the school where you work. We regret to inform you that we will only be able to send publications within the Netherlands. Processing your request for free publications can take up to 10 working days.
We can send you a maximum of five publications free of charge. Should you require more than this we ask you to arrange collection from the Embassy. Please e-mail the information officer for further details.
To download publications you will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, which you can download from www.adobe.com free of charge.
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Living & Working in the UK
Reference guide to the UK -
The UK: 100 Questions Answered
Question: what do Stonehenge, Pancakes, A Lawyer's Wig and Mr Bean have in common?
Answer: they all appear in the latest, updated version of 100 Questions Answered. This small colourful book is full of interesting facts, useful contacts and amusing illustrations. -
United Kingdom, a modern tradition
From the visual and modern arts to the inventiveness of designers and scientists, the United Kingdom is a traditional country looking forward -
Global Warning
An overview of the UK and the Environment -
Insight UK: Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
Lively and informative 4-page booklet with information on population, government, culture and economy of each area.
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Insight UK: young people in Britain
4-page booklet offering insight into the opportunities, attitudes, fads and fashions of young people between the age of 10 to 20 in the UK. Contains information about home life, school and the job market. Not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: religion
Short introduction into the various religions practiced in the UK. Not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: industry
Brief introduction into Britain's various industries. Not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: health & social welfare services
This booklet describes the National Health Service, personal social services and social security and acknowledges the invaluable role of voluntary work and the emergency services. Not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: education & training
Information about education in the UK. Not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: System of Government
Describes the role of the monarchy, the Westminster Parliament, devolved powers in Scotland & Wales, local government, Britain and the EU, the legal system and the civil service. No longer available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: the Arts
Covers dance, music, drama, literature and the roles of both government and business in the arts. No longer available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: Ethnic Diversity
Explains how ethnic diversity has enriched British society and how disadvantaged groups are being tackled. No longer available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: People
All aspects of life for people living and working in Britain, e.g. life expectancy, population details, and lifestyle. No longer available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: Monarchy
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Insight UK: Elections (not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: Crime and Justice (not available in hard copy.
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Insight UK: Passing Legislation (not available in hard copy)
Download this publication online (PDF 117,37 KB)
!nspire and In-City offer a colourful range of folders and booklets on a variety of British topics:
In-City
As the name suggests, In-City looks at all aspects of life in the capitals of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Sharp, interesting photographs and manageable text describes life in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.
It is only possible to download the In-City publications online. They are not available in hard copy.
- In-City: London (PDF 449,13 KB)
- In-City: Cardiff (PDF 414,74 KB)
- In-City: Edinburgh (PDF 396,13 KB)
- In-City: Belfast (PDF 448,06 KB)
!nspire
British culture is the inspiration for our !nspire series:
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Literature & Poetry
This !nspire title outlines the success of Harry Potter, looks at the increased interest in the prestigious Man Booker Prize and details the supportive work of the Poetry Society. (not available in hard copy)
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UK Theatre
The UK has always had an enviable reputation for theatre. But it doesn’t just offer some of the best theatre in the world, but also the widest possible variety. This !nspire title provides a comprehensive outline of UK Theatre. (not available in hard copy)
Download this publication online (PDF 110 KB) - The Score
- Facts about drugs
- A Parent's Guide to Drugs & Alcohol
It is also possible to order standard information packs:
- Teacher's pack
- Children's pack
Contents of these packs may vary subject to the availability of material.
Please do not forget that we can send you a maximum of five publications or one standard information pack free of charge. If you would like more than this we ask you to collect them from the Embassy yourself. We can only send publications to addresses within the Netherlands. If you are residing somewhere other than in the Netherlands, please contact your local British Embassy
Please e-mail your request to the information officer at ukinnl@fco.gov.uk. Be sure to include your name, address and telephone number. If you are ordering a product that is marked "for school teachers only" do not forget to include the name of the school where you work.