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England is one of the countries that make up Great Britain. Each country has its own famous places, people and objects associated with them.
Many images associated with England are found on souvenirs. Most commonly depicted are the flag of England (St George's Cross), Royal Guardsmen, Double Deck Buses, Red Post Boxes, Telephone Kiosks, The Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, Houses Of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Policemen, The London Eye, Pub Signs and Tea.
What images associated with England can you spot on the tea Cosy above?
Answers at the bottom of the page.
The Union Flag is a the symbol of the whole of the UK, not England alone
SYMBOLS OF ENGLAND
The three national symbols of England are the St. George's cross (usually seen as a flag), the red rose and the Three Lions crest (usually seen as a badge).
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The three lions are on the badge
of England's cricket team |
The three lions are on the badge
of England's football team |
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The red rose is widely recognised as the national flower of England. |
The red rose is on the badge of the English Rugby Union team. |
The oak is the national tree of England
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Queen Elizabeth |
Prince Charles |
Prince William |
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Red Double Decker buses |
Black taxi cabs |
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Telephone box |
Both the post box and telephone box have a picture of a crown on them. The crown on the postbox also has the monarchs initials underneath. We have postboxes with VR (Victoria Regina) and GR (Georgeus Rex) still in use today.
Victoria Regina is latin for Queen Victorian and Georgeus Rex is latin for King George. |
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Winston Churchill |
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David Beckham |
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Buckingham Palace |
London Eye |
Big Ben |
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Football |
Cricket |
Wimbledon
(The home of
Tennis) |
Union Flag - the symbol of the UK
What is England Famous for?
National Animal - Lion (seen on our coat of arms)
Pubs are an important part of British life. Read more
Typical English Presents (Souvenirs)
Britains National Emblems
Landmarks of England
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Big Ben
Policeman
Tower of London
London Eye
Royal Coat of Arms |
Black Taxi
Foot Guard
Buckingham Palace
Life Guard
Double Decker Bus |
St Paul's Cathedral
Pint of Beer
Tower Bridge
Union Flag |
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