I have a very exciting giveaway as its my one year blog anniversary. So not only is it the year of the Jubilee and the Olympics its my special year too how wonderful ! So @BrabantiaLife have been very kind and given me this Limited Edition Union Jack bin to giveaway to one of you lucky people.
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As someone who was not born in the UK, but became a Brit much later in life, I'd like to say Literature, Art, gardens and the Cornish tea with scones. Many thanks!
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ReplyDeleteSunday roasts, fish and chips, cream teas, pots of tea, full English breakfasts. (Whoops seems to be all food haha!)The Royal family and the beautiful British countryside.
ReplyDeleteThe quaint little tea shops and homemade scones, the summer cricket that rain postpones. The DFS sale that never ends, meerkats that talk, and weird, wacky trends. Wimbledon tennis with strawberries galore, fish n chips eaten down by the windy seashore.
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ReplyDeleteThe weather. Hahaha....
ReplyDeleteOnly kidding ;-P Think I'd go with the countryside & scenery. Love it :-)
Holding the Olympics this year! Following @Jake_1013
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(@gavrc)
The weather. But who wants sunshine all the time anyway?
ReplyDeleteFish & Chips - says Britain through and through
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ReplyDeleteThe queen, the seaside and cream teas!
ReplyDeletePie, Mash & Liquor!
ReplyDeleteI'd go with all of the above, but especially the countryside and walks along the seafront.
ReplyDeleteFor me, it's our Royal Family particularly the younger members (William, Kate, Harry and Zara)
ReplyDeleteBritish sitcoms, always hilarious, never too cringy :-)
ReplyDeleteThe weather - its what we all talk about
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ReplyDeleteI think it would be the Royal Family and Great british counry side where you can take a breath taking walk.
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The weather, the food and the younger royals, they are certainly more popular than the old ones.
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ReplyDeleteThe English sense of humour and the beautiful British countryside.
ReplyDeleteI still think we are cool because of the 1960's Carnaby Street, Mary Quant, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones.
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Our green countryside.
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the young royals , lets hope they have some little ones of there own soon
ReplyDeleteThe Royal Family, the weather, Cadbury's Chocolate, the seaside, The Inbetweeners - shall I go on!
ReplyDeleteI love that we have so many 'English things' that are recognised as our country. For example, the bull dog, drinking tea, London, Queens and Kings and those red phone boxes. But I hate the fact that so many people get away with so many crimes in England. But oh well... England's still good at Rugby!
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ReplyDeleteThe weather - blue skies, green fields, pubs, cream teas ...
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ReplyDeleteGoing to the seaside in the rain!!!
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We do of course! All of us, our idiosyncrasies, accents, diversity, eccentricities, music, art and fashion. We are just sooo cooool!
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ReplyDeleteMy initials are GB, and in keeping with the patriotic theme I deserve this prize ;)
ReplyDeleteThe weather, that's always cool
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ReplyDeletethe theatre definately- it's fab!
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Blackpool rock and kiss me quick hats :))
ReplyDeleteNo doubt...its got to be...THE BEATLES!!
ReplyDeleteIt has got to be a good old cuppa tea
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ReplyDeleteI think the diversity of the British people put the cool into Britain
ReplyDeleteso much to choose from, the weather- always something to talk about, the fantastic scenery, beaches, mountains, lakes, fish & chops, the seaside pier.
ReplyDeletebecause both the beatles and motorhead are from here
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ReplyDeleteThe damn weather!
ReplyDeleteThe great British Seaside Resorts, nothing like them anywhere in the world
ReplyDeleteBoris Johnson only because he is so unfit for his role.
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Fish & chips, bacon buttys, countryside & scenery, the royals, scones with clotted cream and jam
ReplyDeleteyorkshire puddings and chip spice, red phone boxes and black cabs, most of all it's home and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe cream tea, but which comes first, Jam or cream??
ReplyDeleteI can't choose one... but it would be queueing for no reason, Black Cabs, Cockney rhyming slang, fish and chips and our gorgeous terrain!!!!
ReplyDeleteDevon....i used to live down there, i love being by the sea xx
ReplyDeletethe beaches. I love brighton , it sums up british heritage past and present.
ReplyDeletethe fabulous mini, my first car after passing my test!!
ReplyDeleteThe weather! Although we love to complain about it, we appreciate the seasons and our diverse weather which can be all four seasons in a day sometimes.
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ReplyDeleteOur Royal Family & history!
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ReplyDeleteThe Queen - love her!
ReplyDeleteThe Stiff Upper Lip and championing of the underdog! x
ReplyDeleteooo nice!! very stylish
ReplyDeletelove kate middleton & a good brewwww!!
William and Kate
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roast dinners
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ReplyDeleteWell, ninja killer cats for a start
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ReplyDeleteOur stiff upper lips and dry sense of humour! :D
ReplyDeletethe olympics is putting the cool into Britain for me. 2012 is going to be fab!! :)
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ReplyDeleteThe music - from Punk to Britpop and beyond :D
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ReplyDeleteLondon I just Love the city @chrismse1
ReplyDeleteThe great British public - some amazing characters out there!
ReplyDeletelondon parks ie hyde park brilliant to relax in and watch the world go by
ReplyDeletethe weather, the people, our fantastic landmarks, the royal family, our beaches, our countryside & our cities - pretty much everything
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ReplyDeletethe royal family. x
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ReplyDeleteHome made chutney and cheese on crackers. VERY british.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm Robbie Williams - wouldn't say no! Or Beckham
ReplyDeleteThere are a few things that spring to mind, but a Cup of Rosie Lee, a nice brew, a cuppa, that's right a cup of tea, made in a tea pot served with a scone, fresh homemade strawberry jam and a dollop of cream! That's Cool Britannia to me, where ever you go in the world, people enjoy a nice cuppa in their fine bone china or even a tatty chipped mug, its the British thing to do, you know!
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ReplyDeletegood tv!! at times anyway lol
ReplyDeleteThe way we expect to queue - now why do we do that? Ladies at the loo, shoppers, even the kids get in the habit. That surely is a British thing?!
ReplyDeleteNot cool, but it goes wih the union jack!
Has to be the people! Quintessentially mad! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe British Summer - fetes, festivals, picnics, the beautiful lush green countryside and of course- the rain!
ReplyDeleteThe Royal Family :)
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ReplyDeleteMusic some of my favourite & greatest bands hail from the Britain Led Zeppelin,Pink Floyd,The Beatles,The Stones,Hawkwind,to name a few :)
ReplyDeleteUs! The great British public
ReplyDeleteThe British Pub, the best drinking establishments in the world!
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ReplyDeletepeople who go outof there way to help others
ReplyDeleteThe great musical legacy, including The Beatles, Kinks, Rolling Stones, The Who, Donovan, Bowie, Bolan, Queen, The Smiths, The Clash, Duran Duran, even Pete Doherty and all the indie kids with their guitars and tight jeans; no other country can do cool like us!
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful Northumbrian coastline, seen from the train, wonderful manners from people, smiling, clean sheets, white washing, fresh apples on the trees in Autumn, polite teenagers, conscientious neighbours, the pageantry of London when televised.
ReplyDeleteThe weather- now thats really cool!! :P
ReplyDeleteThe amazing variation of scenery that we have @kikicomp
ReplyDeleteOur palm trees in Torquay!
ReplyDeleteThe diverse range of people that make up this fine nation of acceptance and tolerance.
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ReplyDeletethe one thing we r best at - having a majestic history (oh that and queueing! lol)
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ReplyDeleteMarmite on toast! As a person, Stephen Fry!
ReplyDeleteThe royal family :-) Beefeaters, yeoman guards and those busby hats, the union jack, Tea, fish n chips and our Coarse Fishing team - didnt want to mention traffic jams, queues, taxes upon taxes, our weather and our alcoholic reputation abroad complimented by class as hooligans...lol
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ReplyDeletehm forces (hubbys work) and the royal wedding and cucumber sandwiches :) xxx
ReplyDeleteFish and Chips, Meat and Two Veg, Yorkshire Puddings and Spaniels!
ReplyDeleteI love how the country can unite for certain events and show to the world how great Britain is, I can't wait for the Jubilee events (especially the concert) and the Olympics to show the best of the UK in 2012 - bring on the street parties!
ReplyDeleteThe Union Jack - a fabulous, defining flag that makes you stand tall and feel proud to be British :)
ReplyDeleteI think William & Harry are helping to make Britain cool again, bringing the Royals into the 21st Century! (I still love Liz & Phil tho!) xx
ReplyDeleteLondon landmarks. Marmite, Fish and Chips, Union Jack flag, Royal Family and my hubby!
ReplyDeleteStephen Fry - sophisticated, hyper-intelligent and a genuine asset to the country
ReplyDeletethe country side to the busy cities, great british grub, the pubs, our queen and the fantastic union jack flag
ReplyDeleteThe friendly people and our acceptance of so many cultures.
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ReplyDeleteThe cool into Britain for me comes from the Royals...love em or hate em they attract so many tourists and they have retained a sense of dignity while being in the public eye which I think is fairly cool :)
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ReplyDeleteWilliam and Kate, Adele, Our Olympic athletes
ReplyDeleteHow the country unites together when it is needed or to celebrate an important event love the atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteA sunny stroll through London
ReplyDeleteSipping Pimms in the garden on a summer day!
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ReplyDeleteOften the weather, sadly!
ReplyDeletecant beat a quality brew the scenic fresh air and the good old english weather
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ReplyDeleteThe diverse people. the UK is full of so many different people, so many cultures and so many happy eccentrics
ReplyDeleteThe people! Whether its pulling together to put on parties to celebrate the Jubilee or strangers donating to the just giving page of the poor girl who died during the London Marathon, British people have an amazing spirit found no where else.
ReplyDeleteOur countryside pubs
ReplyDeleteKate & Will the best thing thats happened to Britain in years
ReplyDeletegreat music and actors and directors like Ewan Mcgregor and Danny Boyle
ReplyDeletethe weather and queuing and complaining!lol we love moaning about all of these!
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ReplyDeleteFish and chips, rock sweets, candy floss, funfairs x
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ReplyDeletefun fairs, fish and chips, rock sweets and candy floss !!
ReplyDeleteThe great british weather, the seaside and Wimbledon.
ReplyDeleteThe awesome people
ReplyDeleteThe music - The Beatles, The Stones, Led Zepplin - all fab British bands. I grew up in South Africa and remember writing 'UK Rules' on my pencil box. It was a dream come true to come & live in the UK.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Tea, Royalty, Queuing, Sunshine and Showers.
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Most people love a celebration and willingly come together to laugh, cheer and have fun.
ReplyDeleteMost people love a celebration and willingly come together to laugh, cheer and have fun.
ReplyDeleteThe Weateher is always cool!
ReplyDeleteSunday roasts,Snow at christmas
ReplyDeleteThe Queen, Marks and Spencers, Tea, Fish and chips!!!
ReplyDeleteOur amazing scenery, the Royal Family and the weather (!)
ReplyDeleteOur ability to raise millions for charity even though we are all suffering in a recession ourselves. THE most generous nation of all!
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fish and chips pie mash and liquer and jellied eels lol x
ReplyDeleteThe English Countryside and fantastic historical sites
ReplyDeleteCream teas, ice-creams & rain!!
ReplyDeleteThe weather usually! it always keeps us cool! @LuckyThing13
ReplyDeleteAfternoon tea and a walk in the country!
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