I am not sure - I don't think Rhodesian existed as a nationality until some time after WWII.

Er, that was precisely my point. So much of what people 'celebrate' as being English today has no historical basis in fact as ever having been English. Hence, what does it matter if Cameron doesn't have an 'English' surname?

Ps; celebrate is in single quotes because I'm Welsh - couldn't help myself ;-)

Oh, I see. Sorry. I would imagine Cameron is of Scottish origin, isn't it? But then my name comes from French pirates, but it doesn't stop me wearing an English Rose today.

Thanks BEagle ... If only :ok:

The Heading is almost spot on to nip round the Gatwick Zone old chap :D

I don't normally drink during the week, but I feel that on such a lovely spring St George's Day I may have to crack a bottle of Spitfire or pop to my local for a pint of London Pride this evening.:ok:

HUH? I thought it was de rigueur for you Whitehall Warriors? Or is it all jogging round the park and sipping mineral water these days...:yuk: ??

I trust you started your day with a 'Full English', Roly?

I thought I was bingo Brit beer, with only Bitburger Pils or Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier from which to choose...:\ But then I remembered that there are a couple of bottles of Old Specky Hen lurking somewhere - so I won't need to be tempted by losers' beer today!

An English Rose? Now of whom does that remind me.....;)

St George

http://news.images.itv.com/image/fil...9j-4aaqsk.jpeg

Who is that - and what is he holding?

He's holding the last vestige of English pride!:)

Very good Dak Man (but perhaps you could re-edit for spelling...)

It's the 6 Nations rugby trophy BEagle. No shame in you not knowing though, as being English you probably no longer recognise it as it's been that long since you last won it....

BEagle,

Before we get the SY photo's posted, how about a swap to someone like....

Jenny Agutter?

Would this help, BEags?

http://images2.corriereobjects.it/Pr...20130124192500

George's Dragon....??:p

Cecil John Rhodes, Born 1853 in Bishop's Stortford, got bored of Bishops Stortford and shot off to South Africa to find fame and fortune..

I did exactly the same with Bishops Stortford too... :E

So did an ex Harrier mate and former Red One.. Clue? I'll make you an .......

Post 30 is George North who knows which is the better side of the Anglo Welsh border to live as he has just signed for Northampton Saints RFC.

Well it's been nice to see the flags flying on the TV.

As a Scottish patriot and British citizen ;) I wish you all the very best on St Georges day.

My England!
 

My legacy to you includes a love of quiet places in this England of ours
Where the many burdens of life can be put down,
Where cares shall fall away and the will to persevere shall come upon you.
I give you the power to remember the joys you have known
and the healing grace to forgive.

I endow you with a sense of calm that you may look upon the troubles of this world, yet not be discomforted.
I give you a heart that does not quail at danger, and a courage that will not flinch, whatever the task that lies ahead.
For your belief in the everlasting spirit of England is a faith well founded my son.

Must be great for the Welsh Rugy Union to have more and more of their stars being payed by English clubs.

The Irish must be having a laugh at you lot.

Not really, me old. I prefer ladies who are rather more soft and fluffy.




























...and moist!