Symbols of Uk

W ha t i m a g e s a r e a s s o c i at e d w i t h E n g l a n d ?

England is one of the countries that make up Great Britain. Each
country has its own famous places, people and objects associated with
them.
Many images associated with England are found on souvenirs. Most

commonly depicted are the flag of England (St George's Cross), Royal Guardsmen, Double Deck 6
Buses, Red Post Boxes, Telephone Kiosks, The Royal Family, Buckingham Palace, Houses Of
Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Policemen, The London Eye, Pub Signs and Tea.
The Union Flag is a the symbol of the whole of the UK, not England alone
SYMBOLS OF ENGLAND
The three national symbols of England are the St. George's cross (usually seen as a flag), the red
rose and the Three Lions crest (usually seen as a badge).
St George's Flag, the England Flag Three Lions Emblem
The red rose is widely recognised as the The red rose is on the badge of the English
national flower of England. Rugby Union team.
The oak is the national tree of England

Scottish Symbols
The Thistle is one of Scotland's most well-known symbols.
It grows wild and free in the Scottish highlands, and is both a beautiful and dangerous plant.
The Saltire is the official Scottish flag and has been in use for over 500 years.
But the symbolism of it's design is much older, dating back to the 9th Century AD and the clan
warriors.
Scottish heather is another beautiful, and natural, Scottish symbol which is famous around the world.
The fascinating and mythical Unicorn has been associated with Scotland and Scottish heraldry for
hundreds of years.
Traditional Scottish Kilts are our national costume and a Scotsman wears his tartan outfit with 6
pride.
The Golden Eagle is a magnificent bird . This iconic bird is as wild, courageous and beautiful as the
Highlands it calls home.
Three symbols of Wales
National symbols are better known in some countries than others. In Wales, they are often on display.
These are the 3 main symbols of Wales:
1. The Red Dragon
The Red Dragon is the symbol of Wales which appears on the national flag.
2. The Daffodil
This is another popular emblem of Wales, especially on March 1st. Its association with Wales started
in the 19th century, but became most famously associated with Wales in the early 20 th century when the
Welsh Prime Minister Minster David Lloyd George wore one on St David’s Day and at ceremonies to
mark the investiture of the then Prince of Wales.
3. The Leek
The leek has been associated with Wales for many years. According to legend, St David advised the
Britons to wear leeks on their helmets when they fought the Saxons so that they could distinguish
friend from foe.
Northern Ireland as a country with rich culture has its own emblems and symbols that are
taken there very seriously. Some of them are well-known everywhere; some are taken for granted by
the nation only.
Shamrock
The three-leaved clover or the shamrock is one of Ireland’s most recognizable symbols. According to
the legend, St. Patrick, the patron of Ireland, illustrated the concept of the Holy Trinity with the help
of shamrock during the process of Christianization of the state.
Leprechaun
The Emerald Isle has its own folklore personage – a leprechaun – a little man in green coat and hat
who always does mischief and has a hidden pot of gold. Being caught by a man he offers him three
wishes to go free.
Title: St. George's Cross
Description: The Cross of St. George, the Patron Saint
of England, is the national English flag
Title: St. Andrew's Cross 6

Description: The national flag of Scotland was merged
with the national flag of England in 1606 by King James
I.
Title: St. Patrick's Cross

Description: Even on St. Patrick's day, this flag is not
widely flown by Irish people who, for the most part, do
not recognise it as their own. It is seen as a British
symbol, and is used by regiments of the British Army.
Title: British Union Flag

Description: This Union Flag is sometimes referred to as
the 'Union Jack', although this name for the flag only
correctly applies when the flag is flown on a ship. The
flag is made up of the above three flags: St. George's
Cross, St. Andrew's Cross, and St. Patrick's Cross. The
design was meant to reflect the 1801 Act of Union
between Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland) and
Ireland (the Welsh flag was not incorporated into the
Union Flag). The Union Flag is, by custom and practice
rather than by any law, the official flag of the United
Kingdom (UK), of which Northern Ireland is part.
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W ha t i m a g e s a r e a s s o c i at e d w i t h E n g l a n d ?

Many images associated with England are found on souvenirs. Most

St George's Flag, the England Flag Three Lions Emblem

The oak is the national tree of England

The Thistle is one of Scotland's most well-known symbols.

Three symbols of Wales

1. The Red Dragon

Title: St. Andrew's Cross 6

Title: St. Patrick's Cross

Title: British Union Flag

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