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piratelassie
15-Dec-14, 18:47
Been following Andrew Marr's TV programme "History of Britain" recently. A map of Europe had the Brittish Isles named as England. Just thought I'd mention it.
oldchemist
15-Dec-14, 20:18
Apparently it became the traditional name after England beat the Germans in a couple of wars.
Been following Andrew Marr's TV programme "History of Britain" recently. A map of Europe had the Brittish Isles named as England. Just thought I'd mention it.
The Whattish Isles?
I listen to the Goons Show on Radio4 Extra. Find it odd that Harry Secombe who I thought was a proud Welshman repeatedly say England instead of Britain & call himself english. As the Goons wrote the scripts themselves there would of been no need.
Just thought it oddly interesting view of nationality in the 50's
Kevin Milkins
15-Dec-14, 22:44
I listen to the Goons Show on Radio4 Extra. Find it odd that Harry Secombe who I thought was a proud Welshman repeatedly say England instead of Britain & call himself english. As the Goons wrote the scripts themselves there would of been no need.
Just thought it oddly interesting view of nationality in the 50's
I just looked up the meaning of the word goon and it said "a stupid or deliberately foolish person", so that figures.;)
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