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List of British national symbols

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State symbols of the United Kingdom, is a list of the National symbols of the United Kingdom. This includes its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Each entry has its own set of unique Symbols respectively. British things which are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Great Britain or British culture. Some are established, official symbols; for example, the Royal Arms of England, which has been codified in heraldry. Other symbols may not have official status, for one reason or another, but are likewise recognised at a National or International level.

Symbols of England

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English trait consist of symbols to represent Anglican traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

State Symbols of England
England
Saint George's Cross
State flag of England
Royal Arms of England
Coat of Arms: 3 Gold Lions on a Red Field Dieu et mon droit
(French)
"God and my right"
Patron saint
St. George[1]
Patron Saint: St. George
National symbol
Tudor Rose[2]

State symbol of England
State icon
Big Ben[3]
State icon of England
State animal
Barbary lion[4]
State animal of England
State bird
Barn owl[4]
State bird of England
State flower
Rose[4]
State flower of England
State tree
Royal oak[5]
State tree of England
English breed
English Bulldog
State dog of England
Folk costume
Anglican Clothing[4]
State dress of England
English tartan
Saint George's Tartan[4]
State fabric of England
State dance
English dance[4]
State dance of England
State instrument
Guitar[4]
State instrument of England
State dish
Fish and Chips[4]
State dish of England
State sport
Cricket[4]
State sport of England

Symbols of Scotland

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Scottish trait includes symbols to represent Scottish and Celtic/Gaelic traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

State Symbols of Scotland
Scotland
Saint Andrew's Cross
State flag of Scotland
State regiment of Scotland
Royal Arms of Scotland
Coat of Arms: A Red Lion on a Yellow Field, surrounded by a red double royal tressure flory counter-flory device In Defens
(Scots)
"In Defence"
Patron saint
St. Andrew[6]
Patron Saint: St. Andrew
National symbol
Scottish thistle[2]
/Unicorn[7]
State symbol of Scotland
State icon
Edinburgh Castle
State icon of Scotland
State animal
Scottish Red deer[4]
State animal of Scotland
State bird
European Golden eagle[4]
State bird of Scotland
State flower
Bluebell[4]
State flower of Scotland
State tree
Scottish pine[4]
State tree of Scotland
Scottish breed
Scottish Terrier[4]
State dog of Scotland
Folk costume
Highland traditional dress[4]
State dress of Scotland
Scottish tartan
Saint Andrew's Tartan/Kilts[4]
State fabric of Scotland
State dance
Scottish dance[4]
State dance of Scotland
State instrument
Bagpipe[4]
State instrument of Scotland
State dish
Haggis[4]
State dish of Scotland
State sport
Shinty[4]
State sport of Scotland

Symbols of Wales

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Welsh trait includes symbols to represent Welsh and Celtic traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

State Symbols of Wales
Wales
Saint David's Cross
State flag of Wales
Dragon State flag of Wales
Royal Arms of Wales
Coat of Arms: Within a circular riband Vert fimbriated Or bearing the motto "Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad" in letters the same and ensigned with a representation of the Crown proper, an escutcheon quarterly Or and Gules four lions passant guardant counter changed armed and langued Azure, encircled by a wreath alternating of leek, thistle, clover, leek and rose. Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad"
(Cymraeg)
"In Defence"
Patron saint
St. David[8]
Patron Saint: St. David
National symbol
Welsh leek[2]
/Welsh Dragon[9]
State symbol of Wales
State icon
Caerphilly Castle
State icon of Wales
State animal
Welsh Mountain sheep[4]
State animal of Wales
State bird
Red kite[4]
State bird of Wales
State flower
St. Peter's Leek (Dafodil)[4]
State flower of Wales
State tree
Durmast oak[4]
State tree of Wales
Welsh breed
Corgi[4]
Folk costume
Traditional Welsh costume[4]
State dress of Wales
Welsh tartan
Saint David's Tartan/Kilts[4]
State fabric of Wales
State dance
Welsh dance[4]
State dance of Wales
State instrument
Triple harp[4]
State instrument of Wales
State dish
Cawl[4]
State dish of Wales
State sport
Handball[4]
State sport of Wales

References

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  1. ↑ "St George: England". 1 March 2005 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "National Emblems of Britain". woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2008.
  3. ↑ "Big Ben is a symbol of the grandness of British achievement". Travel Guard. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  4. ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 "What images are associated with England?". projectbritain.com. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  5. ↑ "UK: Up a tree with the king to be". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  6. ↑ "St Andrew: Scotland". 1 March 2005 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  7. ↑ "Civilization.ca – Treasures Gallery – Queen's Beasts: Unicorn of Scotland". civilization.ca.
  8. ↑  "St. David" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 1908.
  9. ↑ See example of dragon supporter Elizabethan Heraldry; "Heralds and Heraldry in Elizabethen England"; accessed 6 September 2010
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