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Very British! ~ Memorable Images 48: The Englishman
Pictured below: English university students enjoying a Whitsuntide drink at the turn of the century. “The Englishman’s home is his castle.” “The Engishman’s best friend…
Very British! ~ Memorable Images 47: Brussels Sprouts
I’m a British Bulldog – not a Brussels sprout Don’t Let Europe Rule Britannia Page incomplete still in preparation
Very British! ~ Memorable Images 38: Land’s End to John O’Groats
Land’s End to John O’Groats Say “Land’s End” to anyone in the UK and they will thinks about “John O’Groats”. For the British, it is…
Radio Announcers
Very British! ~ Memorable Images 33: “I’m Backing Britain”
The Empire Marketing Board 1926 – 1933 The Empire Marketing Board was set-up in 1926 to promote trade with the Colonies and the Dominions and…
The Books of Helen Bannerman
The Story of Little Black Sambo 1899 The Story of Little Black Mingo 1902 Mingo again! The Story of Little Black Quibba 1902 The Story…
A shopping site with a difference…
1907 Equestrian Shopping All prices in £-s-d Head collars, clippers etc.
Dick and Dora: Happy Venture Readers
Above: Dick and Dora from 1958, but used well into the 60s Above: Dick and Dora from 1958, but used well into the 60s
Very British! Memorable Images – Introduction and Index
This website is the The home of “uncool Britannia”. It captures Very British ~ Memorable Images. Many of the images are immediately recognisabe. An alphabetic index is…
Paintings by William Redmore Bigg
Mezzotint etched by John Jones after the original by William Redmore Bigg. Titled “Black Monday. or the Departure for School” and printed in 1790 by W.B.…
The Music and Songs of Bill, Ben and Weed
The music here is presented in Emblaze Audio. No plugins needed. Just listen and don’t fiddle with the mouse or surf elsewhere. Please be patient, the…