[quote][cite]Posted By: Henry Irving[/cite]I will be in the Oak in Bickley drinking whatever English beer they have and celebrating the saints day of my country.
I like the fact that he was from what is now Turkey. Englishness for me is about a lot more than St George anyway. There was an England a long time before he was adopted by our French king.
Rather than moaning about why isn't it a holiday (which I think it should be) lets celebrate what we like about England
For me that is: The language The tolerance The liberal democracy The sense of fair play Inventing sports Being the only people other than the Yanks for can really do pop music The Beer The countryside (although not most of the people who own it) The coast
Our warlike history. Dornitz (I think), the WWII German admiral once described England as a Warlike nation. An Englishman challenged him that surely German was a more warlike nation. "no" Dornitz, replied. "The Germans are a military nation, the English are warlike."
There is a forgotten - nay almost forbidden word, . . . . a word which means more to me than any other. . . . That word is "ENGLAND" Sir Winston Churchill.
I see this quoted a lot but have never seen a proper reference for it. When did WC say it (he'd died in 1965 so must have been before that.) and in what context? Anyone got a proper quote and date for it?[/quote]
Last time I researched it, it was 46 or 47 I believe, one of my favourite quotes.
Last time I researched it, it was 46 or 47 I believe, one of my favourite quotes.
OK, but what is the context? Just after WWII, he's out of power. Who was he addressing?
And if it was over 60 years ago Goonerhater can't really blame the trendy lefties or political correctness can he ; - )
Most likely Churchill (only half English) was complaining about the Trade Unions and suggesting again that the army machine gun them down if they don't go back to work. : - )
I heard a classic on the radio this morning, a woman bieing interviewed was asked for her opinion on St Georges day celebrations, said "I`m all for it, the scots have St Andrews, the welsh have St Davids, the irish have St Patricks, why shouldn`t the BRITISH have St George`s day, with that the office turned and screamed at the radio in unison WE`RE ENGLISH you soppy tart.
Had a Fab day out with Medders/Stu/WSS/Carter/Gumbo we successfully completed the 'Rochester Mile' yesterday, drink in every pub along the High street. Gotta say feel pretty rough at the moment but well worth it.
[cite]Posted By: Ketman[/cite]Had a Fab day out with Medders/Stu/WSS/Carter/Gumbo we successfully completed the 'Rochester Mile' yesterday, drink in every pub along the High street. Gotta say feel pretty rough at the moment but well worth it.
Drove into Rochester on Sunday night out of boredom, never drank there before, very quiet, went in the Crown by the bridge, every other pub was empty, only stayed for 1 pint and drove home again to Dartford for a bag of chips, the castle looked interesting though with the night lights etc.
[cite]Posted By: Ketman[/cite]Had a Fab day out with Medders/Stu/WSS/Carter/Gumbo we successfully completed the 'Rochester Mile' yesterday, drink in every pub along the High street. Gotta say feel pretty rough at the moment but well worth it.
I feel pretty good mate to be honest. Must of been the good old English ale.... serves you right for drinking that Australian sh*te ;-)
[cite]Posted By: Ketman[/cite]Had a Fab day out with Medders/Stu/WSS/Carter/Gumbo we successfully completed the 'Rochester Mile' yesterday, drink in every pub along the High street. Gotta say feel pretty rough at the moment but well worth it.
I feel pretty good mate to be honest. Must of been the good old English ale.... serves you right for drinking that Australian sh*te ;-)
Try getting into work before 9.00am :-) I wonder if Dicko & Stu were having a party ala Alan Pardew last night !
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Amen to that...
I like the fact that he was from what is now Turkey. Englishness for me is about a lot more than St George anyway. There was an England a long time before he was adopted by our French king.
Rather than moaning about why isn't it a holiday (which I think it should be) lets celebrate what we like about England
For me that is:
The language
The tolerance
The liberal democracy
The sense of fair play
Inventing sports
Being the only people other than the Yanks for can really do pop music
The Beer
The countryside (although not most of the people who own it)
The coast
Our warlike history. Dornitz (I think), the WWII German admiral once described England as a Warlike nation. An Englishman challenged him that surely German was a more warlike nation. "no" Dornitz, replied. "The Germans are a military nation, the English are warlike."
There is a forgotten -
nay almost forbidden word,
. . . . a word which means more to me than any other. . . .
That word is
"ENGLAND"
Sir Winston Churchill.
I see this quoted a lot but have never seen a proper reference for it. When did WC say it (he'd died in 1965 so must have been before that.) and in what context? Anyone got a proper quote and date for it?[/quote]
Last time I researched it, it was 46 or 47 I believe, one of my favourite quotes.
Sure i said the same thing 2-3 years back on Netaddicks LOL
DA9 as his number 2
MAke Britain a proud place again[/quote]
I couldn't take the pay cut fella..LOL
Happy St George`s day to one and all.
Drove into Rochester on Sunday night out of boredom, never drank there before, very quiet, went in the Crown by the bridge, every other pub was empty, only stayed for 1 pint and drove home again to Dartford for a bag of chips, the castle looked interesting though with the night lights etc.
I feel pretty good mate to be honest. Must of been the good old English ale.... serves you right for drinking that Australian sh*te ;-)
Try getting into work before 9.00am :-) I wonder if Dicko & Stu were having a party ala Alan Pardew last night !