C - Things British

C. Things British 1.
British National Anthem

God saves the Queen (traditional music of unknown author), originating in a patriotic song first performed in 1740s, became known as British national anthem from the beginning of the nineteenth century. When the British Monarch is male God save the Queen becomes God save the King. The British national anthem represents the whole of the U.K. However, frequently, when an anthem is needed for one of the component countries of the U.K. at an international sporting even, for instance an alternative song is used. Wales - Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (Land of My Fathers) by Evan and James James. Scotland Flower of Scotland by Roy Williamson Ireland - Ambran na bbFiann ( The Soldiers Song) by Peadar Kearney and Patrick Headney. Englands most patriotic song is Jesusalem by William Blake. In international football matches England uses God Save the Queen while Scotland uses Flower of Scotland and Wales uses Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau.
2. The British Monarch

The British Monarch or sovereign is the head of state of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. In such a constitutional monarchy as the United Kingdom, the monarch plays an important ceremonial role but has almost no real power in politics. The current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II (since Febuary 6th 1952, upon the death of her father, King George VI). The primary role of Elizabeth throughout her reign has been a symbol of unity and continuity within the Commonwealth of Nations. The current heir apparent is Charles, Prince of Wales (son of the Queen, born November 14 th 1948). Although Charles is the former heir-apparent, there has been continuing spectacular that when the Queen dies or abdicates then the crown will not pass to Charles, but to his eldest son. Advocates for this suggest that Charles is unsuitable as a monarch because of his divorce from Diana, Princess of Wales. Buckingham palace is the official town residence of the British monarch since 1837, located near Saint Jamess Park, London. It has about 600 rooms and 20 hectares (50 acres) of garden. It is noted for its fine collection of paintings.
3. The Royal Coat of Arms and the Shield
The function of the Royal Coat of Arms is to identify the person who is Head of State. The Royal Arms of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II are her arms of dominion on right of the United Kingdom. The coat features both the motto of British Monarchs Dieu et mon droit (God and my right) and the motto of the Order of the Garter, Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shamed be he who think ill of it) on the representation of the Garter behind the shield. On the official coat of Arms, the shield shows the various royal emblems of different parts of the United Kingdom. The three lions of England in the first and the fourth quarters The lion of Scotland in the second the harp of Northern Ireland (previously for Ireland) in the third
4. Britannia
In the Celtic mythology, and especially in Britain, Britannia was the patron goddess of the early British Celtic tribes. In more recent tradition, she is viewed as the personification of British nationalism. B ritannia is portrayed as a young woman in a neo-classical gown and helmet, seated by the sea. She is holding a trident in one hand and a shield, decorated with the Union flag, in the other. On British coin, she first appeared on the farthing in 1672, followed by the half penny later the same year, on the penny coin between 1797 and 1970, and the 50 pence coin since 1969.
5. John Bull
John Bull is a fictional character, used to personify the British nation, and it always depicted as a elderly gentleman, rather portly in build, wearing full riding kit complete with breeches and boots, and a Union Jack waistcoat. He was created by John Arbuthnot (1667-1735), a Scottish author, scienti st, and a physician who wrote five satirical pamphlets in 1772 on the politics of the day, using John Bull as the typical Englishman. The character obviously struck the chord and he has persisted ever since.
6. The Bulldog
The Bulldog has a very smooth coat, wrinkly cheeks, powerful front legs and smaller hind legs. The Bulldog gets along well with both humans (including children) and other dog breeds. Bulldogs are friendly, but stubborn and protective. The bulldog symbolizes the very essence of Britishness. He is solid, reliable, unshakeable royal, very individual. He also bears a startling resemblance to Winston Churchill, Britains great wartime leader wh ose memory is still held in great esteem by the majority of British.
7. The Robin
Robins, with their red breast present in both sexes, are the bird that all British people can identify even if they can name no other bird. The tameness of British robins has made them so familiar. The birds often approa ch people closely and they will go so far as to perch on a gardeners spade in order to be first to the worms being turn up.
8. The Bowler Hat

The Bowler Hat is a hard felt hat introduced by the Norfolk landowner William Cake in the 19 th century. It offered a midway between the formality of the top hat associated with the upper classes and the nature of soft felt hats worn by the lower middle classes. It is the traditional headwear of London city gents and had become something of a British cultural icon.
9. Football
Football is the most popular sport in Britain as a whole. Although evidence from many ancient societies Chinese, Greek, Maya, and Egyptian reveals that kicking games were a part of those cultures, it is believed that the rule of modern football has developed from games played in England boys school since the 19th century.
Many British people support their local clubs at matches on Saturday afternoons, or watch the matches live on television. Some of the best known clubs in English are Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal. In Scotland either Rangers, Celtic or Aberdeen usually win the cub or the championship.
10.
Tea
Tea is the most definitely Britains national drink. Although the custom of drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in China, it was not until the mid 17 th century that the beverage first appeared in England. Curiously, it was the London coffee houses that were responsible for introducing tea to England. One of the first coffee houses merchants to offer tea was Thomas Garway. He sold both liquid and dry tea to the public as early as 1657. Three years later he issued a broadsheet advertising tea at 6 and 10 per pound (ouch!), touting its virtues at making the body active and lusty, and preserving perfect health until extreme old age. Tea gained popularity quickly in the coffee houses, and by 1700 over 500 coffee houses sold it. By 1750 tea had become the favoured drink of Britains lower classes. Now almost ordinary British families do not have time for afternoon tea at home, but in the past it was a tradition. It became popular about one hundred and fifty years ago, when rich ladies invited their friends to their houses for an afternoon cup of tea. They started offering their visitors sandwiches and cakes too. Soon everyone was enjoying afternoon tea. On the other hand, British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had a meal about midday, and a meal after work, between 5 and 7 oclock called high tea. Traditionally eaten early evening, High tea was a substantial meal that combined delicious sweet foods with temping savouries. This meal is now often replaced with a supper due to people eating their main meal in the evening rather than at midday.

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C. Things British 1.

British National Anthem

2. The British Monarch

3. The Royal Coat of Arms and the Shield

8. The Bowler Hat

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