The Cultural Expose, British Icons and Symbols
Letemdangle
Published
03/23/2012
We all love our British friends. They have given us so much, from spotted dick to Austin Powers and unreliable cars that give us an excuse not to make love to our wives on a Saturday morning.
But the most fascinating thing about them are their icons and symbols and I would like to share them with you.
Starting with the lion. The lion can be seen in many places in British culture. On flags, outside of important buildings, emblems, standards and crests. However, for some strange reason their are no actual lions naturally living there. What's up with that?
The bulldog is a long standing symbol and proud icon for the English people.
The thistle has a proud Scottish history, with it's itchy thorns and weedy characteristics.
The celebrated onion of the English Empire.Ah! The Leek a favourite for soups and salads.
The national amphibian of Great Britain.The Toad or Crapauds.
The national horse, a fine traditional steed with a proud history. From Bailiwick of Guernsey the Donkey.
The national bird. From Sark the lowly but lovely Corbins. Chin up ol' boy!
The National Rabbit. The Lapin, fierce, cuddly and good with leeks in a soup. Just look at that evil eye!
And of course, the profound Motto throughout all of England, carried through the centuries after a great battle for the Isle of Man, ""Wherever you throw it, it will land." Brilliant absolutely brilliant!
But the most fascinating thing about them are their icons and symbols and I would like to share them with you.
Starting with the lion. The lion can be seen in many places in British culture. On flags, outside of important buildings, emblems, standards and crests. However, for some strange reason their are no actual lions naturally living there. What's up with that?
The bulldog is a long standing symbol and proud icon for the English people.
The thistle has a proud Scottish history, with it's itchy thorns and weedy characteristics.
The celebrated onion of the English Empire.Ah! The Leek a favourite for soups and salads.
The national amphibian of Great Britain.The Toad or Crapauds.
The national horse, a fine traditional steed with a proud history. From Bailiwick of Guernsey the Donkey.
The national bird. From Sark the lowly but lovely Corbins. Chin up ol' boy!
The National Rabbit. The Lapin, fierce, cuddly and good with leeks in a soup. Just look at that evil eye!
And of course, the profound Motto throughout all of England, carried through the centuries after a great battle for the Isle of Man, ""Wherever you throw it, it will land." Brilliant absolutely brilliant!
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