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"That mockery of pomp, deflation of status, and saying what’s uncomfortable. It is a comedy directed at the powerful, and I instinctively place that as something I call “British.” ...The pride arises from my imagined common identity with the kind of attitude and behaviour Gervais is engaged in. It is a story about an “us” that I feel is being embodied by him. But the emotion arrives without analysis: a flash of identification with a national characteristic I like. ... I think we can be grateful, positive and proud of what and who we truly are, while not confusing and belittling ourselves with dishonest boasting about our country. ..."
https://jembendell.com/2026/03/05/make-patriotism-great-again-some-ideas-from-a-british-guy-abroad/
#Britishness #patriotism

Edward White's "Dianaworld" describes the obsession many fans had & continue to have with "the people's princess", Diana - tracing the emotional aspects of her enduring appeal, giving the perspectives of the people who felt it themselves

#CelebrityCulture #FanStudies #Britishness #CulturalStudies

Dear Friends in the the #UK, :agummyhug:

Very pleased about the good news, which as you know does happen. Maybe if only on a personal level:

1) Did a lot of mantra through the night to the feminine principle (nothing to do with a head mistress)

2) Watched "The Brothers Grimsby'' which for some reason had very poor reviews. We laffed almost incessantly. #Outrageous spoof Bond movie. Maybe it's #Britishness is not to all (bad/crude) tastes

3) Very pleased that my concentration is returning. It maybe due to extra #Meditation. Maybe doing some #OpenUniversity courses will help further

4) Now have quite a selection of computer options, OS options and many leads to a better #Cyberverse. #Hopeful

5) Was very pleased that antipasti and antifascist are not for aunties or indeed related

Have a great day everyone. Remember your roots are not just for dyeing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_the_Dead_Cow

Dear Friends in the the #UK, :agummyhug:

Very pleased about the good news, which as you know does happen. Maybe if only on a personal level:

1) Did a lot of mantra through the night to the feminine principle (nothing to do with a head mistress)

2) Watched "The Brothers Grimsby'' which for some reason had very poor reviews. We laffed almost incessantly. #Outrageous spoof Bond movie. Maybe it's #Britishness is not to all (bad/crude) tastes

3) Very pleased that my concentration is returning. It maybe due to extra #Meditation. Maybe doing some #OpenUniversity courses will help further

4) Now have quite a selection of computer options, OS options and many leads to a better #Cyberverse. #Hopeful

5) Was very pleased that antipasti and antifascist are not for aunties or indeed related

Have a great day everyone. Remember your roots are not just for dyeing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_the_Dead_Cow

Dear Friends in the the #UK, :agummyhug:

Very pleased about the good news, which as you know does happen. Maybe if only on a personal level:

1) Did a lot of mantra through the night to the feminine principle (nothing to do with a head mistress)

2) Watched "The Brothers Grimsby'' which for some reason had very poor reviews. We laffed almost incessantly. #Outrageous spoof Bond movie. Maybe it's #Britishness is not to all (bad/crude) tastes

3) Very pleased that my concentration is returning. It maybe due to extra #Meditation. Maybe doing some #OpenUniversity courses will help further

4) Now have quite a selection of computer options, OS options and many leads to a better #Cyberverse. #Hopeful

5) Was very pleased that antipasti and antifascist are not for aunties or indeed related

Have a great day everyone. Remember your roots are not just for dyeing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_the_Dead_Cow

Dear Friends in the the #UK, :agummyhug:

Very pleased about the good news, which as you know does happen. Maybe if only on a personal level:

1) Did a lot of mantra through the night to the feminine principle (nothing to do with a head mistress)

2) Watched "The Brothers Grimsby'' which for some reason had very poor reviews. We laffed almost incessantly. #Outrageous spoof Bond movie. Maybe it's #Britishness is not to all (bad/crude) tastes

3) Very pleased that my concentration is returning. It maybe due to extra #Meditation. Maybe doing some #OpenUniversity courses will help further

4) Now have quite a selection of computer options, OS options and many leads to a better #Cyberverse. #Hopeful

5) Was very pleased that antipasti and antifascist are not for aunties or indeed related

Have a great day everyone. Remember your roots are not just for dyeing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_the_Dead_Cow

Dear Friends in the the #UK, :agummyhug:

Very pleased about the good news, which as you know does happen. Maybe if only on a personal level:

1) Did a lot of mantra through the night to the feminine principle (nothing to do with a head mistress)

2) Watched "The Brothers Grimsby'' which for some reason had very poor reviews. We laffed almost incessantly. #Outrageous spoof Bond movie. Maybe it's #Britishness is not to all (bad/crude) tastes

3) Very pleased that my concentration is returning. It maybe due to extra #Meditation. Maybe doing some #OpenUniversity courses will help further

4) Now have quite a selection of computer options, OS options and many leads to a better #Cyberverse. #Hopeful

5) Was very pleased that antipasti and antifascist are not for aunties or indeed related

Have a great day everyone. Remember your roots are not just for dyeing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_the_Dead_Cow

Here's how to ring in the new year in #Manitoba https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/canada.html#35

Moment suspect 'dragged away' by police as five at https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#6

"Got good experience in sports, would lik https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/interest.html#9

1 in 3 believe '#Britishness' is something you are https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#4

#UK Drive: Has Toyota transformed the lacklustre bZ https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#irishnews

Court allows Banastarim crash accused to travel ab https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#India

Putting flags up on random lamp-posts is still really fashionable in the #UK at the moment

People doing it say that it's a celebration of being #british and _definitely_ not a poorly concealed attempt to make anyone feel unwelcome.

So, I think I'm going to get into the spirit and order some #flags.

After all, what could be a better celebration of #britishness than putting a #MrBlobby flag up next to every St George's cross that I see?

Wonder if they do bulk discount:

https://printerval.com/uk/mr-blobby-creepy-clown-vintage-house-flags-mr-blobby-house-flags-blobby-house-flags-p4340581

Putting flags up on random lamp-posts is still really fashionable in the #UK at the moment

People doing it say that it's a celebration of being #british and _definitely_ not a poorly concealed attempt to make anyone feel unwelcome.

So, I think I'm going to get into the spirit and order some #flags.

After all, what could be a better celebration of #britishness than putting a #MrBlobby flag up next to every St George's cross that I see?

Wonder if they do bulk discount:

https://printerval.com/uk/mr-blobby-creepy-clown-vintage-house-flags-mr-blobby-house-flags-blobby-house-flags-p4340581

Sir Walter Scott’s WAVERLEY

Currently on BBC Sounds: Rana Mitter on the writer & the books which “conjured up a portrait of the British as an effortlessly multicultural people… uniquely qualified to take on the world” – with Jenni Calder, Robert Crawford, & Andrew Lincoln

#Scottish #literature #WalterScott #Romanticism #19thcentury #CulturalStudies #Britain #Britishness

6/8
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04dr39q

Sir Walter Scott’s WAVERLEY

Currently on BBC Sounds: Rana Mitter on the writer & the books which “conjured up a portrait of the British as an effortlessly multicultural people… uniquely qualified to take on the world” – with Jenni Calder, Robert Crawford, & Andrew Lincoln

#Scottish #literature #WalterScott #Romanticism #19thcentury #CulturalStudies #Britain #Britishness

6/8
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04dr39q

More than half of Tory members in poll say Islam a threat to British way of life | Conservatives | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/feb/28/more-than-half-of-tory-members-in-poll-say-islam-a-threat-to-british-way-of-life

#Tories
#Islamaphobia
#Islam
#Muslims
#Britishness
#Opinium
#ConspiracyTheories
#ShariaLaw
#HopeNotHate
#GBNews
#Islamists
#Sunak
#30pLee
#Anderson
#Braverman
#ProPalestinianMarches
#Immigrants
#Xenophobia
#AntiImmigrant

More than half of Tory members in poll say Islam a threat to British way of life | Conservatives | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/feb/28/more-than-half-of-tory-members-in-poll-say-islam-a-threat-to-british-way-of-life

#Tories
#Islamaphobia
#Islam
#Muslims
#Britishness
#Opinium
#ConspiracyTheories
#ShariaLaw
#HopeNotHate
#GBNews
#Islamists
#Sunak
#30pLee
#Anderson
#Braverman
#ProPalestinianMarches
#Immigrants
#Xenophobia
#AntiImmigrant

British Corner Shop is no more! BCS has gone into administration

I’m sad to report that the British Corner Shop has ceased operations. When you visit their website, you’re presented with the message in the image above. They have entered administration.

‘Administration’ is the British equivalent of bankruptcy. They’ve gone bust, and

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/british-corner-shop-is-no-more-bcs-has-gone-into-administration/

#AnglophileDeals #BritishFood #Britishness

'A Disunited Kingdom? For Younger Minorities, Britishness is an Identity We Can Work With – A Quest for Englishness Must Confront This’ – Byline Times
https://bylinetimes.com/2023/12/22/a-disunited-kingdom-for-younger-minorities-britishness-is-an-identity-we-can-work-with-a-quest-for-englishness-must-confront-this/

#DisunitedKingdom
#Minorities
#Identity
#Englishness
#Britishness

'A Disunited Kingdom? For Younger Minorities, Britishness is an Identity We Can Work With – A Quest for Englishness Must Confront This’ – Byline Times
https://bylinetimes.com/2023/12/22/a-disunited-kingdom-for-younger-minorities-britishness-is-an-identity-we-can-work-with-a-quest-for-englishness-must-confront-this/

#DisunitedKingdom
#Minorities
#Identity
#Englishness
#Britishness

The History of Auld Lang Syne

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, we partake in a number of traditions.  You may pop the cork on a champagne bottle, light up some fireworks, kiss your sweetheart, or engage in an age-old chorus of Auld Lang Syne.  Most people don’t know what the title means, but it’s become part of our New Year’s rituals since the

https://anglotopia.net/anglophilia/the-history-of-auld-lang-syne/

#Anglophilia #BritishHistory #Britishness #VictorianEra

Unwrapping Boxing Day: 10 Fascinating Facts and Figures about this British Tradition

Boxing Day, observed on the day after Christmas, has long been a cherished tradition in Britain. Steeped in history and laden with unique customs, this day holds a special place in the hearts of many Brits. In this article, we delve into

https://anglotopia.net/anglophilia/unwrapping-boxing-day-10-fascinating-facts-and-figures-about-this-british-tradition/

#Anglophilia #BritishHistory #Britishness

Unveiling the Mystery: 10 Most Allegedly Haunted Places in Britain

Britain, with its rich history and ancient architecture, has long been shrouded in tales of the supernatural. From eerie castles to abandoned asylums, the land is dotted with allegedly haunted places that have captured the imagination of locals and tourists

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/unveiling-the-mystery-10-most-allegedly-haunted-places-in-britain/

#BritishHeritage #BritishHistory #Britishness #Travel

Great British Events: What’s On Around Britain in June 2023

Last month, the world's focus was on the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This month the King will be fulfilling one of the monarch's roles at Trooping the Colour. This is a celebration of the sov

https://anglotopia.net/columns/whats-on-in-britain/great-british-events-whats-on-around-britain-in-june-2023/

#BritishHistory #BritishNews #Britishness #Events #Featured #RoyalFamily #Royals #What'sOninBritain

Editorial: 'Clause IV on steroids': what does Starmer's speech tell us about his project? | Morning Star
#Starmer
#Labour
#ClauseFour
#Clause4
#Clause4OnSteriods
#Tories
#Britishness
#BritishWayOfLife
#StatusQuo
#NHS
#Cornwall
#Cotswolds
#NewLabour
#PublicOwnership
#Socialism
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/clause-iv-steroids-what-does-starmers-speech-tell-us-about-his-project

Ryan Coogan: It might be rude of protesters to try to disrupt the coronation – but I’d die in the last ditch for their right to do so | The Independent
#Protestors
#Coronation
#Britishness
#Democracy
#British
#Republic
#AntiMonarchy
#ProtestGroups
#PublicNuisance
#ProtestBans
#PublicOrderBill
#King
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/coronation-police-king-charles-protest-b2333836.html

Ryan Coogan: It might be rude of protesters to try to disrupt the coronation – but I’d die in the last ditch for their right to do so | The Independent
#Protestors
#Coronation
#Britishness
#Democracy
#British
#Republic
#AntiMonarchy
#ProtestGroups
#PublicNuisance
#ProtestBans
#PublicOrderBill
#King
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/coronation-police-king-charles-protest-b2333836.html

Q&A: Why is there a coronation and what exactly is happening?

King Charles III’s coronation is the first to be staged in Britain for 70 years.

Here is the lowdown on the big day.

All timings below are British Summer Time. For translations to US timezones, please see this article.

– When and where is the coro

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/qa-why-is-there-a-coronation-and-what-exactly-is-happening/

#Britishness #Coronation #RoyalExplainers #RoyalTraditions #Royals

New plastic-free ‘planet-friendly’ poppy partly made from discarded coffee cups

A new “environmentally friendly” poppy partly made from used coffee cups will be released for this year’s Remembrance Day.

The historic symbol will be plastic-free and made of recyclable paper for the first tim

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/new-plastic-free-planet-friendly-poppy-partly-made-from-discarded-coffee-cups/

#BritishHeritage #BritishNews #Britishness #WorldWarIEra #WorldWarII

Pub Mate: "It's the twisted dishonesty that characterises the actuality of 'Britishness' that disappoints me most about us Brits, especially the English. What a thing to be famous for. We try to sell it as 'diplomacy' but the rest of the world see us as cheats and liars - truth-twisters par excellence".

Nail. Head. (IMO)

#uk #britishness #cheats #liars

Pub Mate: "It's the twisted dishonesty that characterises the actuality of 'Britishness' that disappoints me most about us Brits, especially the English. What a thing to be famous for. We try to sell it as 'diplomacy' but the rest of the world see us as cheats and liars - truth-twisters par excellence".

Nail. Head. (IMO)

#uk #britishness #cheats #liars

I Was An Afternoon Tea Awards Judge

Last summer, I received an email asking if I would like to be an Afternoon Tea Awards judge. I hope you can imagine my delight that knowing all my years of drinking tea and eating cake had been recognised. I, obviously, accepted immediately.

Why Me?

I began reviewing afternoon tea offerings when I star

https://anglotopia.net/columns/lauras-london/i-was-an-afternoon-tea-awards-judge/

#Britishness #Featured #Laura'sLondon #LongReads #Tea

Ten Foods to Have with Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is an institution in the United Kingdom.  More than just a hot cuppa in mid-afternoon, it’s more like a light meal in which tea is just one item being served.  If you take afternoon tea in someone’s home or at a tea house, you’re going to have the option to fill yourself with plenty of sweet and savory items that go well wi

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/ten-foods-to-have-with-afternoon-tea/

#BritishFood #Britishness #Tea

Ten Foods to Have with Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea is an institution in the United Kingdom.  More than just a hot cuppa in mid-afternoon, it’s more like a light meal in which tea is just one item being served.  If you take afternoon tea in someone’s home or at a tea house, you’re going to have the option to fill yourself with plenty of sweet and savory items that go well wi

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/ten-foods-to-have-with-afternoon-tea/

#BritishFood #Britishness #Tea

Woman completes aim to sample a scone at every possible National Trust location

A woman who has completed a decade-long project to sample a scone at every possible National Trust location, of which there are 244, has unveiled the secret to Britain’s perfect scone.

Sarah Merker, 49, from Isleworth, London,

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/woman-completes-aim-to-sample-a-scone-at-every-possible-national-trust-location/

#BritishFood #BritishNews #Britishness #NationalTrust

New English National Ballet boss to launch first season with string of premieres

Erina Takahashi plays the role of Swanilda during a dress rehearsal for the English National Ballet's Coppelia at the Coliseum, London which opens on July 23.

The new artistic director of the English National Ballet is to launch his first season

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/new-english-national-ballet-boss-to-launch-first-season-with-string-of-premieres/

#Art #Britishness #Entertainment

There's only one way to celebrate getting home after a long trip...

#tea #britishness #Fosdem2023 #cfgmgmtcamp

There's only one way to celebrate getting home after a long trip...

#tea #britishness #Fosdem2023 #cfgmgmtcamp

In Pictures: Gravy wrestling and bog snorkelling – the quirkier British events of 2022

From ancient ceremonies involving flames and costumes, to traditional sports that have been battled over for hundreds of years, the PA news agency photographers have captured some of the more unusual aspects of

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/in-pictures-gravy-wrestling-and-bog-snorkelling-the-quirkier-british-events-of-2022/

#BritishNews #Britishness #InPictures #Photos #WeirdBritain

Queen Consort guest-edited biggest-selling Country Life magazine of all time

The Queen Consort guest-edited Country Life’s biggest-selling issue of all time, the magazine has said.

The edition, which featured a photograph of Camilla taken by the Princess of Wales and told of her own strong bond with the UK’s natural environm

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/queen-consort-guest-edited-biggest-selling-country-life-magazine-of-all-time/

#Britishness #Royals #TheQueenConsort

Britain’s happiest places to live revealed

St Ives has been crowned Britain’s happiest place to live in an annual survey.

The Cornish seaside town overtook Hexham in Northumberland to take this year’s top spot in Rightmove’s survey, having alternated with the market town for first place since 2019.

Hexham was placed fourth in this year’s study.

More

https://anglotopia.net/british-news/britains-happiest-places-to-live-revealed/

#BritishLandscape #BritishNews #Britishness

Britain’s happiest places to live revealed

St Ives has been crowned Britain’s happiest place to live in an annual survey.

The Cornish seaside town overtook Hexham in Northumberland to take this year’s top spot in Rightmove’s survey, having alternated with the market town for first place since 2019.

Hexham was placed fourth in this year’s study.

https://anglotopia.net/british-identity/britains-happiest-places-to-live-revealed/

#BritishLandscape #BritishNews #Britishness