Posted on 01/09/2006 1:53:36 AM PST by Stoat
The Angel of the North = some fairly recent statue made of bronze that we're supposed to care about. We don't.
The FA cup+ very english. Good choice.
"Jerusalem". They mean the song. A good choice.
> A spitfire's a car, no?
I imagine they mean the fighter plane from WWII
>And how about Sherlock Holmes
That's pretty good! I would also go with Horatio Nelson, Winston Churchill and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Also George the 3rd (kidding)
How about the Red Crescent
-The Angel of the North
Thats a statue in the North of England. It's ok.
-The FA cup
The annual English soccer cup competition (as distinct from the League competitions).
-"Jerusalem" (do they mean the song/poem?)
Yes, the song.
-White Van
Its a white van :o) Sort of like a truck. White van man is a commonly used description of working men driving about in their vans.
-A spitfire's a car, no? The signifigance of some othe the other items is lost on me, but I think I know what types of things they are. Thanks in advance if you can explain. And here I thought I was such a big angophile all these years, and the above items have me stumped.
There is a car called that but that but the spitfire here will be the WW2 fighter.
-And how about Sherlock Holmes and Big Ben and....dogs?
Fair additions, although cat owners now outnumber dog owners I believe.
Jerusalem
by William Blake
And did those feet in ancient time
Walk upon England's mountains green?
And was the Holy Lamb of God
On England's pleasant pastures seen?
And did the countenance divine
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here
Among these dark satanic mills?
Bring me my bow of burning gold!
Bring me my arrows of desire!
Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold!
Bring me my chariot of fire!
I will not cease from mental fight
Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand
Till we have built Jerusalem
In England's green and pleasant land.
no, sorry but those dont rate. try aston martin and lotus, then you will have really paid some serious dues.
meant in good jest, thanks nick
when i think of england, i think of lucas electricals. am i off here? same stuff in lotus cars too. sheesh
TVR are continuing the fine tradition of good looking but less than reliable sports cars. Mind you, if my dad's Mercedes is anything to go by the Germans have also decided that rubbish electronics are in vouge.
However, cars made here are always referred to as British, rather than English, so I don't think they can join the list.
Or
I was wondering when someone was going to post my favorites!
I not = I'm not (sheesh...)
Supermarine Spitfire. THE British Icon.
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