25th June 2014 Sofia, Bulgaria
by Keneward Hill Keneward Hill has been living in Bulgaria for more than 20 years now. Linguist himself, he is also a husband of Mariana Hill, the famous interpreter from English and German to Bulgarian language. For the 100 Years UK in BG blog, Ken shared a memory of an unforgettable train ride from Bourgas […]
19th June 2014 Sofia, Bulgaria
by British Embassy Sofia A couple of days before Sofia Pride 2014, we share a couple of photos of the first UK civil partnership ceremony that was conducted at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Sofia in 2007. The special permission for the ceremony was given from the UK under the strict understanding that the partnership would […]
17th June 2014 Sofia, Bulgaria
by Christine Day Christine Day is the daughter of the first British Ambassador to Bulgaria Sir William Harpham (1964-1966), who presented his credentials as an Ambassador in a cold January day in 1964. Christine’s story is a recollection of this day. Christine Day was a special guest at the Queen’s Birthday Party 2014 that took place […]
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9th June 2014 Sofia, Bulgaria
by Helen Dexter (nee Bartlett) Helen Dexter grew up in Bulgaria. Her parents came in the country in 1955 on a two-year contract to work as English teachers, but have stayed for 11 years. Helen has had a very strong connection with Bulgaria since then. She speaks fluent Bulgarian and returned to Bulgaria with her husband Phil Dexter, […]
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