National symbols of England explained

The national symbols of England are things which are emblematic, representative, or otherwise characteristic of England or English culture. Some are established, official symbols; for example, the Royal Arms of England, which has been codified in heraldry. Other symbols may not have official status, for one reason or another, but are likewise recognised at a national or international level.

Flags

See main article: List of English flags.

Flora and fauna

See also: Fauna of England.

Food and drink

See main article: English cuisine.

Heraldry

See main article: English heraldry.

Literature

See main article: English literature.

Military

See main article: Military of England.

Motor vehicles

See main article: Automotive industry in the United Kingdom.

Music

See main article: Music of the United Kingdom.

Myth and folklore

See main article: English folklore.

See also

• Symbols of the United Kingdom

References

Bibliography

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External links

• England's National Symbols

Notes and References

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2. Web site: United Kingdom – History of the Flag. FlagSpot.net. 2009-09-05.
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6. Book: Garai, Jana . The Book of Symbols . 1973 . Simon & Schuster . New York . 0-671-21773-9 . registration .
7. Web site: What images are associated with England?. projectbritain.com. 2010-09-22.
8. News: UK: Up a tree with the king to be . https://web.archive.org/web/20090424054935/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/southernengland/721833/UK-Up-a-tree-with-the-king-to-be.html . dead . 24 April 2009 . . 2 September 2016.
9. Web site: Red roses and white: A brief history of the Tudor Rose . 3 November 2015 .
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15. "The three golden lions upon a ground of red have certainly continued to be the royal and national arms of England."

16. Web site: Coat of Arms of King George III . The First Foot Guards . footguards.tripod.com. 4 February 2010 .
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18. Web site: Why do England have three lions on their shirts?. The Guardian . UK. 2002-07-18. 2010-09-15. Sean. Ingle.
19. News: Queen at Westminster Abbey to mark her coronation . . 2 September 2016.
20. Web site: National flowers. 2003-01-13. Number10.gov.uk. 2009-08-08. dead. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080909053639/http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page828. 9 September 2008.
21. Web site: England's Rose – The Official History. Smith. Jed. 2005-06-03. Museum of Rugby, Twickenham. RugbyNetwork.net. 2009-08-08.
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23. Encyclopedia: William Shakespeare: English author . . 2 September 2016.
24. Encyclopedia: Charles Dickens: British novelist . . 2 September 2016.
25. Encyclopedia: George Orwell: British author . . 2 September 2016.
26. Encyclopedia: Oliver Cromwell: English statesman . . 2 September 2016.
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29. "When asked if Nelson was a symbol of British or English identity there was a cleardivision of opinion, with most saying English" (Watson. Sheila. November 2006. 'England expects': Nelson as a symbol of local and national identity within the Norfolk Nelson Museum. Museum and Society. 4. 129–151. 1479-8360. 3.).
30. Encyclopedia: Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson: British naval commander. Encyclopædia Britannica. 2 September 2016.
31. News: Nominate England's greatest icon . . 4 September 2016.
32. The Birth of Rolls Royce . . 4 September 2016.
33. Web site: Black Cab tops the list of London's transport 'Design Icons' . . 4 September 2016.
34. "The Father of English Musick": William Byrd . . 4 September 2016.
35. News: £20 Elgar note withdrawal 'a national disgrace' . . 4 September 2016.
36. Encyclopedia: Sir Edward Elgar: English composer . . 4 September 2016.
37. 100 Greatest Artists . . 4 September 2016.
38. News: The Beatles 'add £82m a year to Liverpool economy' . . 4 September 2016.
39. Encyclopedia: Arthur: Legendary king of Britain . . 5 September 2016.
40. Encyclopedia: Robin Hood: Legendary hero . . 5 September 2016.
41. Encyclopedia: Victoria: Queen of United Kingdom . . 5 September 2016.
42. Encyclopedia: A history of Royal Jubilees . . 3 March 2023.
43. Web site: Big Ben is a symbol of the grandness of British achievement . . 6 September 2016.
44. Encyclopedia: Buckingham Palace: Palace, Westminster, London, United Kingdom . . 6 September 2016.
45. Web site: Coldstream Guards . Coldstream Guards . 6 September 2016.
46. News: Morris dancers: Why David Cameron is right to support innocent English folklore . . 6 September 2016.
47. News: White Cliffs of Dover: Why are they so important to the British? . . 6 September 2016.
48. Web site: Maypoles, Pagan Rites and Civil War: May Day in English History. Chloe-Rose. Crabtree. Culture Trip. 23 April 2019 .
49. Web site: Quintessential England: activities. 1 November 2019. www.telegraph.co.uk.
50. Web site: Stonehenge 'brings two British icons together' to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee .
51. Web site: HMS Stonehenge (P 232) .
52. News: 2023-06-21 . Thousands welcome summer solstice at Stonehenge . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-08-26.