The Four NationsThe Four Nations

““Aspects of Britain”Aspects of Britain”HROHRO

Block 3, 2009Block 3, 2009

Do not call Welsh, Scottish Do not call Welsh, Scottish or Irish people "English"or Irish people "English"

Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland Roman name HiberniaRoman name Hibernia

Flag of St. Patrick’s crossFlag of St. Patrick’s cross

St. Patrick’s day – 17th MarchSt. Patrick’s day – 17th March

Protestant v Catholic/Londonderry v DerryProtestant v Catholic/Londonderry v Derry

Surname with prefix “O” distinctly IrishSurname with prefix “O” distinctly Irish

The Ulster FryThe Ulster Fry

WalesWales

Roman name CambriaRoman name Cambria St. David’s Day – 1st MarchSt. David’s Day – 1st March Taffy or DaiTaffy or Dai Singing abilitySinging ability National Eisteddfod (since 1176) National Eisteddfod (since 1176) Daffodills & LeeksDaffodills & Leeks Laverbread/Welsh Rarebit Laverbread/Welsh Rarebit Rugby is the national gameRugby is the national game Sheep – 11 million!Sheep – 11 million!

ScotlandScotland Roman name – CaledoniaRoman name – Caledonia Flag is the historic Cross of St. Andrew Flag is the historic Cross of St. Andrew Surnames often start with “Mac” or “Mc”Surnames often start with “Mac” or “Mc” Careful with moneyCareful with money BagpipeBagpipe Kilt/SporranKilt/Sporran ThistleThistle Whisky (Scotch)Whisky (Scotch) St. Andrew’s Day - 30 NovemberSt. Andrew’s Day - 30 November Burn’s Night – 25th JanuaryBurn’s Night – 25th January

Auld Lang Syne.Auld Lang Syne.

Burns OriginalAuld Lang SyneBurns OriginalAuld Lang Syne

Chorus. Chorus. And for auld lang syne, my jo, And for auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne, For auld lang syne, 1.1.Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days o' auld lang syne. And days o' auld lang syne. 2.2.And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp! And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp! And surely I'll be mine! And surely I'll be mine! And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. For auld lang syne. 3.3.We twa hae run about the braes We twa hae run about the braes And pu'd the gowans fine; And pu'd the gowans fine; But we've wander'd mony a weary foot But we've wander'd mony a weary foot Sin auld lang syne. Sin auld lang syne. 4.4.We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn, We twa hae paidl'd i' the burn, Frae mornin' sun till dine; Frae mornin' sun till dine; But seas between us braid hae roar'd But seas between us braid hae roar'd Sin auld lang syne. Sin auld lang syne. 5.5.And there's a hand, my trusty fiere! And there's a hand, my trusty fiere! And gie's a hand o' thine! And gie's a hand o' thine! And we'll tak a right guid willy waught, And we'll tak a right guid willy waught, For auld lang syne.For auld lang syne.

Auld Lang Syne first verse.Auld Lang Syne first verse.

Standard English TranslationOld Long PastStandard English TranslationOld Long Past

Chorus.Chorus.And for old long past, my joy (sweetheart),And for old long past, my joy (sweetheart),For old long past,For old long past,We will take a cup of kindness yet,We will take a cup of kindness yet,For old long past,For old long past,

Should old acquaintance be forgot,Should old acquaintance be forgot,And never brought to mind?And never brought to mind?Should old acquaintance be forgot,Should old acquaintance be forgot,And days of old long past.And days of old long past.

And surely you will pay for your pint-vessel!And surely you will pay for your pint-vessel!And surely I will pay for mine!And surely I will pay for mine!And we will take a cup of kindness yet,And we will take a cup of kindness yet,For old long past.For old long past.

We two have run about the hillsidesWe two have run about the hillsidesAnd pulled the wild daisies fine;And pulled the wild daisies fine;But we have wandered many a weary footBut we have wandered many a weary footSince old long past.Since old long past.

We two have paddled in the stream,We two have paddled in the stream,From morning sun till noon;From morning sun till noon;But seas between us broad have roaredBut seas between us broad have roaredSince old long past.Since old long past.

And there is a hand, my trusty friend!And there is a hand, my trusty friend!And give me a hand of yours!And give me a hand of yours!And we will take a right good-will drink,And we will take a right good-will drink,For old long past.For old long past.

Active since 1933Active since 1933

HaggisHaggis What is Haggis? What is Haggis?

It consists of a sheep’s stomach, filled with oatmeal and It consists of a sheep’s stomach, filled with oatmeal and the minced left over parts of a sheep – (heart, lungs, the minced left over parts of a sheep – (heart, lungs, liver) with onion and herbsliver) with onion and herbs

Traditionally eaten on Burns Night (25 January - the Traditionally eaten on Burns Night (25 January - the anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth) and St. Andrew’s Day anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth) and St. Andrew’s Day (30 November)(30 November)

The Haggis is served with “neeps ‘n’ tatties”The Haggis is served with “neeps ‘n’ tatties”

NeepsNeeps are mashed turnip or swede, with a little milk and are mashed turnip or swede, with a little milk and allspice addedallspice added

TattiesTatties are creamed potatoes flavoured with a little are creamed potatoes flavoured with a little nutmeg nutmeg

Haggis with Neeps & TattiesHaggis with Neeps & Tatties

The haggis is traditionally (bag)piped inThe haggis is traditionally (bag)piped in

Served with a “wee dram o' malt whisky”Served with a “wee dram o' malt whisky”

EnglandEngland

Roman name – AlbionRoman name – Albion Flag of St. George's CrossFlag of St. George's Cross St. George’s Day – 23rd AprilSt. George’s Day – 23rd April Famous for slaying dragonFamous for slaying dragon Love queuing!Love queuing! Don’t forget to drive on the left in the UKDon’t forget to drive on the left in the UK Affectionately known as “Old Blighty”Affectionately known as “Old Blighty”

Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty Written and Composed by A.J. Mills.Written and Composed by A.J. Mills.  

Take me back to dear old BlightyTake me back to dear old BlightyPut me on the train for London TownPut me on the train for London Town

Take me over there,Take me over there,Drop me anywhere,Drop me anywhere,

Liverpool, Leeds or Birmingham,Liverpool, Leeds or Birmingham,Well I don't care!Well I don't care!

I should love to see my best girlI should love to see my best girlCuddling up again we soon should be;Cuddling up again we soon should be;

Whoa! Tiddley iddley ighty,Whoa! Tiddley iddley ighty,Hurry me home to Blighty;Hurry me home to Blighty;Blighty is the place for me.Blighty is the place for me.

Listen to a version from 1930 by the Jolly Old Fellows

John BullJohn Bull

A personification of Great BritainA personification of Great Britain

Originally a character in John Arbuthnot's Originally a character in John Arbuthnot's The History of John BullThe History of John Bull (1712) (1712)

He became popular during the C.19th He became popular during the C.19th

He was portrayed as an honest, solid, He was portrayed as an honest, solid, farmer figure, often in a Union Jack farmer figure, often in a Union Jack waistcoat, and accompanied by a bulldogwaistcoat, and accompanied by a bulldog

Although frequently used through World Although frequently used through World War II, since the 1950s John Bull has been War II, since the 1950s John Bull has been seen less often seen less often

BritanniaBritannia

She is the personification of British She is the personification of British nationalismnationalism

Rule Britannia! Britannia rules the wavesRule Britannia! Britannia rules the wavesBritons never, never, never shall be slavesBritons never, never, never shall be slaves

She is portrayed as a young woman in a neo-She is portrayed as a young woman in a neo-classical gown and helmet, seated by the seaclassical gown and helmet, seated by the sea

She is holding a trident in one hand and a She is holding a trident in one hand and a shield, decorated with the Union flag, in the shield, decorated with the Union flag, in the other other

The Public House (Pub)The Public House (Pub) Over 60,000 in UKOver 60,000 in UK

Names ranging from “The Queen’s Names ranging from “The Queen’s Head” to the “Who'd a Thought It”Head” to the “Who'd a Thought It”

PintsPints

Usually 2 barsUsually 2 bars

Important part of British life - People Important part of British life - People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax thererelax there

Very important for community in Very important for community in villagesvillages

Fish ‘n’ ChipsFish ‘n’ Chips

Traditional take-away - wrapped in paper (used to be Traditional take-away - wrapped in paper (used to be newspaper) newspaper)

Smothered in salt - soused with malt vinegarSmothered in salt - soused with malt vinegar First fish and chip shop is thought to have opened First fish and chip shop is thought to have opened

near Oldham, Lancs around 1863near Oldham, Lancs around 1863 However in London it is said that one opened in 1860 However in London it is said that one opened in 1860

within the sound of Bow Bellswithin the sound of Bow Bells 300 million servings per year300 million servings per year

– equates to 6 servings for every man, woman and equates to 6 servings for every man, woman and child in the country child in the country

8,500 fish and chip shops across the UK8,500 fish and chip shops across the UK That’s 8 for every McDonald’s!That’s 8 for every McDonald’s!

Fish ‘n’ ChipsFish ‘n’ Chips

Not “met” (mayo) as the DutchNot “met” (mayo) as the Dutch But with Salt ‘n’ vinegar!But with Salt ‘n’ vinegar!

Full English BreakfastFull English Breakfast

Fried Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Fried Bread, Fried Fried Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Fried Bread, Fried Tomato, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, Black Tomato, Baked Beans, Mushrooms, Black PuddingPudding..

Sunday Roast LunchSunday Roast Lunch

Traditionally put in the oven before going to churchTraditionally put in the oven before going to church Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes,

Vegetables & Gravy.Vegetables & Gravy.

Afternoon TeaAfternoon Tea Tea, that most quintessential of English drinksTea, that most quintessential of English drinks

Drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in Drinking tea dates back to the third millennium BC in ChinaChina

A relative latecomer to British shores - Mid 17th C.A relative latecomer to British shores - Mid 17th C.

Afternoon tea was introduced in England circa 1840 by Afternoon tea was introduced in England circa 1840 by Anna, the Seventh Duchess of BedfordAnna, the Seventh Duchess of Bedford

The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread and butter and cake be brought to her room during the late and cake be brought to her room during the late afternoonafternoon

She began inviting friends to join her - This pause for tea She began inviting friends to join her - This pause for tea became a fashionable social event became a fashionable social event

Traditional afternoon tea consists of:Traditional afternoon tea consists of:– dainty sandwiches (often cucumber)dainty sandwiches (often cucumber)– scones served with (devon) clotted cream and scones served with (devon) clotted cream and

preservespreserves– cakes and pastriescakes and pastries– Tea is poured from silver tea pots into delicate bone Tea is poured from silver tea pots into delicate bone

china cupschina cups

The Devonshire Cream Tea is famous world wideThe Devonshire Cream Tea is famous world wide

Nowadays afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit and Nowadays afternoon tea is likely to be just a biscuit and a mug of teaa mug of tea

Afternoon TeaAfternoon Tea

LondonLondon

The Great Plague of London.The Great Plague of London.

1665,1665,

outbreak in England in outbreak in England in 15631563

16 % per cent of 16 % per cent of population killedpopulation killed

17,500 out of 93,00017,500 out of 93,000 What was the remedy What was the remedy

for the plague at that for the plague at that time ?time ?

The Great Fire of LondonThe Great Fire of London 16661666 Thomas Farynor Thomas Farynor

Baker’s shopBaker’s shop Baker to Charles IIBaker to Charles II Houses half timbered Houses half timbered

with pitch and with pitch and thatched roofs.thatched roofs.

87 churches and 87 churches and 13,200 houses gone13,200 houses gone

6 casualties6 casualties Sir Christopher Wren Sir Christopher Wren

rebuilt St. Paul’s over rebuilt St. Paul’s over a period of 35 years.a period of 35 years.

The West EndThe West End

Leicester Square – Leicester Square – CinemaCinema

Theatre LandTheatre Land Shop till you dropShop till you drop Tourist AttractionsTourist Attractions

The CityThe City

Sometimes known as the Sometimes known as the Square MileSquare Mile

Financial InstitutionsFinancial Institutions

There are some big tourist There are some big tourist attractions in the city:attractions in the city:– St Paul's CathedralSt Paul's Cathedral– The Tower of LondonThe Tower of London– The Old BaileyThe Old Bailey– The Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England– Lloyds BuildingLloyds Building

The East EndThe East End

To be a true Londoner - A Cockney, you have to be To be a true Londoner - A Cockney, you have to be born within hearing distance of the bells of St. Mary born within hearing distance of the bells of St. Mary Le Bow, Cheapside, in the City of LondonLe Bow, Cheapside, in the City of London

Charles Dickens – Oliver Twist etcCharles Dickens – Oliver Twist etc

An old Nursery Rhyme.An old Nursery Rhyme. Oranges and Lemons PoemOranges and Lemons Poem : :

"Oranges and lemons" say the Bells of St. "Oranges and lemons" say the Bells of St. Clement'sClement's"You owe me five farthings" say the Bells of "You owe me five farthings" say the Bells of St. Martin'sSt. Martin's"When will you pay me?" say the Bells of Old "When will you pay me?" say the Bells of Old BaileyBailey"When I grow rich" say the Bells of "When I grow rich" say the Bells of ShoreditchShoreditch"When will that be?" say the Bells of Stepney"When will that be?" say the Bells of Stepney"I do not know" say the Great Bells of Bow"I do not know" say the Great Bells of Bow"Here comes a Candle to light you to Bed"Here comes a Candle to light you to BedHere comes a Chopper to Chop off your HeadHere comes a Chopper to Chop off your HeadChip chop chip chop - the Last Man's Dead."Chip chop chip chop - the Last Man's Dead."

Pie and Mash & LiquorPie and Mash & Liquor Traditional Cockney FareTraditional Cockney Fare Since the 18th century - the first ones opening in pre-Since the 18th century - the first ones opening in pre-

Dickensian and Victorian LondonDickensian and Victorian London Pie and mash shops are most frequent around East Pie and mash shops are most frequent around East

and South Londonand South London Rarely in areas frequented by touristsRarely in areas frequented by tourists What is it?What is it?

– 100% Minced Beef Pie 100% Minced Beef Pie – Mashed PotatoMashed Potato– Traditional liquor - famous green gravy (parsley) Traditional liquor - famous green gravy (parsley)

"Licker is what the Dutch people brought over from "Licker is what the Dutch people brought over from Holland many years ago and it originally went with Holland many years ago and it originally went with fish." fish."

Cockney Rhyming SlangCockney Rhyming Slang Adam and EveAdam and Eve Would you Adam and Eve Would you Adam and Eve

(Believe)(Believe) it? it? Barnet FairBarnet Fair I'm going to have my I'm going to have my

barnet barnet (Hair)(Hair) cut cut Pen and InkPen and Ink Pooh! It pens Pooh! It pens (Stinks)(Stinks) a a

bit bit in herein here Raspberry TartRaspberry Tart I can smell a raspberry I can smell a raspberry

(Fart)(Fart) Trouble and StrifeTrouble and Strife The trouble's The trouble's (Wife’s)(Wife’s)

been been shopping againshopping again Uncle BertUncle Bert I'm ironing my Uncle I'm ironing my Uncle

(Shirt)(Shirt) Khyber PassKhyber Pass Stick that up your Stick that up your

Khyber Khyber (Arse)(Arse)  

Pie and Mash & LiquorPie and Mash & Liquor

The DocklandsThe Docklands

1560 - East India Company1560 - East India Company 1805 – London Docks open1805 – London Docks open Docks closed in 1969Docks closed in 1969 Regeneration from 1981-98Regeneration from 1981-98 The new “City”The new “City” Canary WharfCanary Wharf

1802 - The creation of 1802 - The creation of vast dock basins on the vast dock basins on the Isle of DogsIsle of Dogs

The EndThe End