Top Ten Greatest Symbols of the United Kingdom

The Top Ten
1 The Union Jack / Union Flag / Britain Flag (Flag of The United Kingdom)

The Union Flag has long lived a double life, serving as national emblem and erstwhile fashion icon. It combines the blue and white saltire of Scotland's patron Saint Andrew, the red cross on white of England's Saint George and red diagonal cross of Ireland's Saint Patrick.

Still inspiring fear and respect in the hearts of Johnny Foreigner, keep it up Grandfather - Love USA xx

An amazing looking flag with a history to it.

2 The Beatles The Beatles were an English pop rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The members consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They were soon known as the foremost and most influential act of rock era. Rooted in skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented with several genres, ranging from pop ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. ...read more.

Few things (let alone musicians) come close to the Beatles for their impact on popular culture or for the momentous effect they had on the world during their time. No band has ever been or likely will ever be as popular, important, or pervasive as were the Beatles during their decade. Even today, at a time when album sales were anemic and the music industry has no concept of how to market older bands, anything that bears the Beatles stamp of approval will sell. They redefined fashion, attitude, and youth culture, impacted politics, inflamed religion, and sought spiritual enlightenment.

The icon the British music, love them all. Long live the Beatles, may their songs last forever in everyone's heart.

3 William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.

Go William, my man! Horrible Histories (the T.V. show, not the books) made a movie about him called "Bill". Love it!

4 City of London

It's the country's capital and it's largest city in the country. Right here, right now, London is somewhere you just have to be with world-leading museums perhaps, or maybe the fantastic shopping to be had? How about the diverse cuisines on offer or the eclectic music scene? What about the copious green space and endless attractions? Ok, you get the point: London has it all.

Capital of the world.

Heart of Britain

5 Big Ben

A historical land mark of Britain in London

6 The Royal Coat Of Arms
7 Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). Her father acceded to the throne in 1936 upon the abdication of his brother, King... read more

Our head of state.

8 "Dieu et mon droit" (Motto)
9 Tea

If the rest of the world just sat down with a nice cup of tea world peace would happen immediately.

10 "God Save the Queen" (Royal Anthem)
The Contenders
11 Stonehenge
12 Tower Bridge
13 Winston Churchill Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was a British statesman who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, and a writer.

A bulldog and a fine British Gentleman and patriot.

14 The Rose Flower (The national flower of England)
15 Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is renowned for its industrial heritage and vibrant cultural scene. The city is home to impressive Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, as well as modern landmarks like the Riverside Museum. Glasgow's music and arts scene thrives in venues like the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and the Gallery of Modern Art. The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, adds to the city's academic legacy.
16 Fish and Chips
17 Sheffield
18 Red Telephone Boxes
19 Anjem Choudary
20 Wallace & Gromit Wallace and Gromit is a American-British clay animation comedy series created by Nick Park of Aardman Animations.

Still waiting for a 5th movie, even if Peter has died. Scared it might end up like Half-Life 3.

21 Red Post Boxes
22 James Bond Royal Navy Commander James Bond is a fictional character created by British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1953. He is the protagonist of the James Bond series of novels, films, comics and video games.
23 RAF
24 David Cameron David William Donald Cameron is a British politician who is at present the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Leader of its Conservative Party, and Member of Parliament for the Oxfordshire constituency of Witney.
25 McLaren McLaren is a British automaker and technology company known for its high-performance sports cars and involvement in Formula 1 racing. Founded in 1963, McLaren focuses on creating luxury vehicles that offer a combination of speed, performance, and technological innovation. The company continually pushes the boundaries of automotive engineering, striving for excellence in both design and function. McLaren aims to be a leader in the global automotive industry, specializing in the production of top-tier performance vehicles.
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