British colour traditions
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In Stuart Britain, white was the color of death and burial; of an unmarried man or woman. In Tudor Britain - purity, faith and truth.
Death and burial are represented by black; sadness and darkness. Servants and domestic help traditionally wear black in England.
Red is a male color in Britain. In Tudor Britain, flame red was for lovers. Scarlet represents royalty and state officials.
In Tudor England, brides of high societal rank wore a gold dress. Gold has royal associations .
Blue is the color of the Conservative party.
The color can represent happiness, youth, and charming ladies.
In Tudor Britain, violet was the color of mourning and religious colour. Today, purple is another royal color.
In Tudor Britain, peasants wore browns and blacks.
Gray can suggest trick and poverty.
Why do the British Why do the British love red and why are love red and why are so many of the icons so many of the icons
of England and the UK of England and the UK coloured red? coloured red?
the flag of England is the St George Cross
the British Military
the British Red Phone Box
the British Post Box
the British wildlifeBritish Red Squirrel
Red Deer
Red FoxEnglish Robin
London Red Double-decker Bus
the Royal Air Force’s Red
Arrows
the Red Rose, a symbol of England
Red Nose Day
