The climate in Britain is usually described as cool, temperate and humid.
When two Englishmen are introduced to each other, if they can't think of anything else to talk about, they talk about weather.
The fireplaces are often used.
But the coal is not used as it's very expensive.
Many schools and universities have no central heating either, and the floors there are made of stone.
The British bedroom is especially cold, sometimes electric blankets or hotwater bottles are used.
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