It’s a very British thing

[Benjamin]

What are the most British things you can think of?

Be it vinegar on chips or carpet in the toilets (I’ll never understand why that was a thing here).

[Ammi]

…afternoon teas, Sunday roasts…that’s all food, isn’t it…:laugh:..cricket and pub beer gardens in the summer…

[Ammi]

…Joanna Lumley…:love:..

[Benjamin]

…Joanna Lumley…:love:..

She’s in the new season of Wednesday :lovedup:

[Ammi]

She’s in the new season of Wednesday :lovedup:

…yeah I did see that she was but I’ll have to go back and watch the first season as it’s not a series that I’ve ever watched…

[Ammi]

…obviously Dame Judi Dench and Helen Mirren as well…

[Ammi]

…and David Attenborough…:laugh:..

[Kate!]

Talking about the weather

[Benjamin]

…yeah I did see that she was but I’ll have to go back and watch the first season as it’s not a series that I’ve ever watched…

Oh do, you won’t be disappointed.

[Benjamin]

Baked beans. We have aisles dedicated to them. :laugh:

[Ammi]

…also great names for towns/villages etc…like Scratchy Bottom in Dorset…

[Ammi]

…and great pub names also…

[Ammi]

…it’s also such a British thing as well to see some people running/exercising or walking their dogs during the daytime when we’re having a heat wave…rather than early morning or evening…

[Benjamin]

…it’s also such a British thing as well to see some people running/exercising or walking their dogs during the daytime when we’re having a heat wave…rather than early morning or evening…

That’s just a twat thing.

[Kate!]

…and great pub names also…

Here's a breakdown of some popular and creative pub names:
Classic & Traditional:
The Red Lion: One of the most common pub names in England, often associated with royalty.
The Royal Oak: Another popular name with historical roots, referencing the oak tree where King Charles II hid.
The White Hart: Frequently seen, potentially linked to King Richard II's badge.
The Crown: A classic choice, often associated with the monarchy.
The King's Head/Queen's Head: Popular choices reflecting the monarchy.
The Rose & Crown: A common name, likely derived from royal imagery.
Creative & Whimsical:
The Drunken Duck: A fun, memorable name that often resonates with locals.
The Bucket of Blood: A more unusual and potentially dark name, but memorable.
The Camel & Artichoke: A quirky and unexpected combination.
The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Astley Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn: A very long and unique name, possibly referencing a local historical group.
The Only Running Footman: A historical and slightly humorous name.
The Hairy Lemon: A playful and memorable name.
The Honest Politician: A name that could spark conversation.
The Office: A name that plays on the idea of a second "office" for those who frequent the pub.
The Blind Monkey: A more modern and unique name.
The Q Inn: Known for having the shortest pub name in England.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Ammi]

Oh do, you won’t be disappointed.

…:love:..I’ll give it a look in the next few days…

[Benjamin]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/expat/2016/05/16/BeachHankyHeadEXPAT.jpg

Looks like you had a relaxing time on your last holiday.

[Ammi]

That’s just a twat thing.

…maybe sometimes an A&E thing as well…

[Zizu]

…obviously Dame Judi Dench and Helen Mirren as well…


Isn’t it odd that Helen Mirren the highly regarded , well respected , ‘experienced’ , actress was apparently the first actress to bare her ( ample) breasts on British TV !!

[Crimson Dynamo]

Looks like you had a relaxing time on your last holiday.

:oh:

[Mystic Mock]

The Jam

[Ammi]

The Jam

…but do you put the jam on before the clotted cream or the cream before the jam…/…such a defining true Brit thing…

[Barry.]

Scone with cream and jam

[Mystic Mock]

…but do you put the jam on before the clotted cream or the cream before the jam…/…such a defining true Brit thing…

I would say to put the Jam on first.:dance:

[Crimson Dynamo]

I would say to put the Jam on first.:dance:

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[Mystic Mock]

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:joker:

[Kate!]

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:joker:

I would personally put the cream on first. Lol.

[Cherie]

We were at a free piano concert in a Church a few weeks back and about 10 minutes in a member of the public walked in shouting, walked onto the alter, the Vicar followed him up and tried to reason with him, the pianist took her leave until the issue was sorted, a few men from the audience then went to help, the person then picked up a crucifix and started brandishing it around, then as quickly as they walked in they walked out shouting, this was greeted with a polite round of applause, the most British thing ever :laugh:

[Zizu]

I would say to put the Jam on first.:dance:


Yep

Butter
Jam
Cream


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[Ammi]

I would say to put the Jam on first.:dance:

…only a few weeks ago we went out for an afternoon tea with my mother in law and we had this whole jam/cream first conversation with her at the table…then several people on nearby tables started to join in with their opinion…anyway, when a guy got up to leave the tearooms he came over and said that it actually depends on whether it’s a Devon cream scone or a Cornish one…the Devon way is cream first and the Cornish way is jam first…so I guess that it’s either/or/both/all are correct …:laugh:..

[Zizu]

…only a few weeks ago we went out for an afternoon tea with my mother in law and we had this whole jam/cream first conversation with her at the table…then several people on nearby tables started to join in with their opinion…anyway, when a guy got up to leave the tearooms he came over and said that it actually depends on whether it’s a Devon cream scone or a Cornish one…the Devon way is cream first and the Cornish way is jam first…so I guess that it’s either/or/both/all are correct …:laugh:..


Sounds like when I used to get work colleagues discussing how certain words were pronounced ..


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[Benjamin]

…only a few weeks ago we went out for an afternoon tea with my mother in law and we had this whole jam/cream first conversation with her at the table…then several people on nearby tables started to join in with their opinion…anyway, when a guy got up to leave the tearooms he came over and said that it actually depends on whether it’s a Devon cream scone or a Cornish one…the Devon way is cream first and the Cornish way is jam first…so I guess that it’s either/or/both/all are correct …:laugh:..

Yeah, it depends on the Cornish/Devon cream tea.

I do it the Cornish way.

Also, no butter.

[Ninastar]

“Wots for tea?”

Ppl having those little like foil bbqs when it gets about 14c

[Mystic Mock]

…only a few weeks ago we went out for an afternoon tea with my mother in law and we had this whole jam/cream first conversation with her at the table…then several people on nearby tables started to join in with their opinion…anyway, when a guy got up to leave the tearooms he came over and said that it actually depends on whether it’s a Devon cream scone or a Cornish one…the Devon way is cream first and the Cornish way is jam first…so I guess that it’s either/or/both/all are correct …:laugh:..

That's interesting.:think:

[Ammi]

“Wots for tea?”

Ppl having those little like foil bbqs when it gets about 14c

…so wot is for tea, then…?…