what comes to mind when you think of England?
Mar 2nd, 2002, 01:38 PM
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The view of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey.<BR>The gorgeous houses on Eaton Square.<BR>Lilacs in the misty rain near the Dickens house on Doughty Street.<BR>St. Ives under a bright blue sky.<BR>Bits of Hadrian's Wall at Heddon-on-the-Wall.<BR>Cathedrals in Canterbury, Winhcester, York.<BR>Moors, Stonehenge, Stratford-on-Avon.<BR>Can I go back soon?
Mar 2nd, 2002, 02:11 PM
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Looking out at acres of chimney pots and catching the smell of gas "cookers" and very thick bacon cooking in the morning.<BR><BR>One perfect rose glowing in the soft light of late afternoon, growing next to a stone wall.<BR><BR>Stupid 60s song "Engalund Swings Like the Pendle-um Do."<BR><BR>Roast beef on plates and cheeks.
Mar 2nd, 2002, 04:40 PM
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The first thing I think of (and I actually thought everyone did) is small villages surrounded by lovely, rolling green hills. Also thatched-roofs, brick and stone buildings, hedgerows, rock walls, beautiful doors and curtains, interesting window panes, cottages with names, mansions that look like they grew out of the ground, sweeping lawns and, yup, those toast racks.<BR><BR>My expectation before I arrive is to feel more at home than anywhere in the world.
Mar 2nd, 2002, 06:39 PM
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I must admit that I spent my University Years and those inquisitive years right after as an unabashed Anglophile. It was amazing to me that this tiny Island Nation could weild such influence throughout what was the civilized world. The way in which she maintained peace in that world by consistantly throwing her support in with weaker nations so that adventuresome aggressors would have second thoughts about expanding their "empires still amazes me. Then, and certainly her finest hour, the way in which she almost singlehandedly stalled the European aggressors during the early years of the Second World War at a great price to her own welfare while we made ready for war. The knowledge of what her people went through during that time brings tears to my eyes. I shall be ever grateful to England. She truly is a staunch ally.
Mar 2nd, 2002, 09:02 PM
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Red double-decker buses, the zebra crossing at Abbey Road, Covent Garden, Big Ben (Haines), warm beer, Devonshire cream, Rupert Bear, Stonehenge, the Hound of the Baskervilles. Aston Martins, Rolls Royces, and Morris Minors zipping down the left side of the road. Liverpudlian, Yorkshire, and plummy London accents. Rosy-cheeked children in school uniforms. British aplomb:<BR>"Nanny, what's that noise?"<BR>"Bombs, dear. Elbows off the table."
Mar 3rd, 2002, 03:23 AM
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Sheila, I expect your last message was supposed to be lighthearted but I agree with the Scottish nationalist who said that Scots should get over this sort of nonsense. I'm half English and half Scot so can cheer on both teams, but it's sad when one section of the British Isles is so lacking in self confidence and maturity that it can't support the other.
Mar 3rd, 2002, 05:01 AM
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Absolutely. Couldn't agree more.<BR><BR>(I start the therapy on Monday)<BR><BR>Seriously, I do agree, but I just can't help it. Did you see the newspapers? Listen to the commentary? When the only question is how many points England is going to win by; what record Wilkinson is going to trash; how many points Robinson will score (and his WAS the best try of the game, no question), those of us who don't get that sort of coverage are allowed to be a bit smug.<BR><BR>And, anyway, don't forget the Auld Alliance.
Mar 3rd, 2002, 01:51 PM
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Joe, listen up. When I think of Rhode Island, I think of their victory in the civil war. Ok so technically there were a few other states involved but really rhode island really did all the running, they deserve respect from everyone from saving USA from self-destruction. Am I being silly? Yeah, but you are if you think your comments are worthwhile. <BR><BR>hybrid, what have we to get over? Do some british history (and dont tell me you know what you're talking about as from your comments you dont) and you'll maybe change your opinion. We dont get any support from England (quite the opposite) so why we should support England is beyond me.
Mar 3rd, 2002, 02:20 PM
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Once again an angry reply to a potentially wonderful question!<BR>I got to go to England, Wales and Ireland last year, just so I don't misspeak country-wise, and I can't wait to go back!<BR>First thoughts?<BR>St. Paul's Cathedral (I looked for the bird woman from Mary Poppins, but she wasn't there...)<BR>Trafalgar Square<BR>The Changing of the Guard and all that lovely stomping<BR>Richard Briers<BR>Notting Hill<BR>Dancing in the Queen's Ballroom in Windsor Castle<BR>The cheery and off-the-cuff travelogue delivered by the taxi driver<BR>Oxford, scones and clotted cream!<BR>I'd like to go back, too, please....
Mar 3rd, 2002, 04:16 PM
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The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew<BR>The Thames at Hampton Court<BR>The Deer in Richmond Park<BR>sitting in an outdoor cafe with friends and having tea in the late afternoon<BR>Cheese and pickle sandwiches in a pub behind Selfridges<BR>Soho on a Saturday night<BR>going to the cinema in Knightsbridge<BR>Searching for antiques in Camden Passage in the rain
