Presentation

«England's National Symbols»

Prepared
student Valeriya Vasilchenko
group 111 a
 National symbols are defined as the symbols or
icons of a national community (such as England),
used to represent that community in a way that
unites its people. This unity is based on a common
pride, which is incited by different
representations; i.e. visual (e.g. the national
flower), verbal (e.g. the national anthem) and
iconic (e.g. the flag). These symbols are then used
in national events and celebrations, inspiring
patriotism as they include every member of that
particular community.
 England enjoys many national
symbols, which are used
extensively in political, social,
cultural and even religious
spheres, to represent this diverse
land.
These include:
 The flag of England is
represented by a red cross
on a white background.
This is known as St
George's Cross and has its
origins in the Crusades
(12th and 13th centuries),
when soldiers were
identified by this red-
coloured cross on their
white tunics. St George was
claimed to be the Patron
Saint of England at the
time, so the cross became
associated with him.
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in
1960. With a line-up comprising John Lennon, Paul
McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are
regarded as the most influential band of all time.
 The Royal Banner of England
This banner is also known as the Banner of the
Royal Arms, amongst its other names. It is the
official English banner of arms and represents
the sovereignty of the rulers of England (as
opposed to loyalty to the country itself). It
comprises three horizontally positioned gold
lions, which face the observer. Each has a blue
tongue and blue claws and is set against a deep
red background.
 The National Floral
Emblem . The Tudor Rose
The Tudor Rose, also known
as The Rose of England, was
adopted as a symbol of peace
and merges a white rose
(representing the Yorkists)
and a red rose (representing
the Lancastrians). During the
War of the Roses, these two
sides fought over the control
of the royal house.
National Animal . The Lion
Because the lion is symbolic of bravery, it was frequently used to depict the
courageous warriors of medieval England. Today, it remains the national animal of
the country and is used extensively in sports. team names, logos, icons, and so on.
 St Edward's Crown
This is one of the senior
British Crown Jewels. It is
the official coronation
crown and is used in the
coronation of English,
British, and
Commonwealth monarchs.
It is also used as an image
on various items, such as
coats of arms and badges.
 National Tree . The Oak Tree
The oak tree represents
strength, beauty and survival
through trials. As such, it is the
perfect representation of this
enduring country. King
Charles II escaped
parliamentarians after his
father was executed and hid in
an old oak tree. Since then, this
escape has been called the
Royal Oak and is a well-
known account for many
locals.
 The study showed that the symbols
are part of the culture of the people,
reflect their history, environment,
beliefs, traditions and ideals. The
study of the origin of each symbol is
a source of fascinating and important
information.
Thank you for your attention!!!