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
#Britishness
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.
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
Debate sobre la 'britanicidad' tras el ataque a la sinagoga de Heaton Park
Following the tragic attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester, the city has entered a period of mourning and heightened tension. Amid grief and fear, the political backdrop is intense, with the Conservative Party gathering for its annual conference. Flags outside the conference center are at ha... [More info]
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:
@temptoetiam @designthinkingcomic
I might have seen that already somewhere, let me think.
https://golocalise.com/blog/interpreting-the-truth-behind-british-niceties/
This crap has all the hallmarks of a country house party five days into being cut off by a blizzard and reduced to sitting round in the billiard room trying to imagine how the common people chat amongst each other during cocktails before dinner.
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
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
'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/
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
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
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
#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
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
#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)
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