More on Icons of England

A year ago I discussed the Icons of England. The compilers have added more and I wish to comment.

The Archers
Now known as the politically correct adulterers and civil unionists.

The Bobby
I did suggest Policeman's Helmet. Sadly we see little of either as the police are busy filling in forms at the station when they are not persecuting motorists.

Bonfire Night
Yes and remember the effigy is really the pope.

Bowler Hat
Like all hats, increasingly rare but another of my nominations.

Cheddar Cheese
I prefer Blue Stilton or Wensleydale.

Doctor Who
Who?

Fish and chips
Another of mine. Increasingly expensive since the EU let the Spanish loose on our cod and tied up our boats

Fox-hunting and the Ban
I nominated the former and object the latter as a piece of class warfare.

Hedges
Losing more and more?

The Iron Bridge
Yes but we need something from Brunel in the list.

The Lake District
With Wainwright to guide.

Magna Carta
Before EU dictats replace it all

The Mini
Good design.

Monty Python
Representative of English humour but no icon.

Mrs Beeton's Book Of Household Management
Old but better than interminable TV cooks, the gorgeous nigella excepted.

Narrowboats on Canals
Iconic of the Industrial revolution.

Oak Tree
Hearts of oak were our men but now they surrender to Iranian pirates.

Oxbridge
A couple of provincial universities but OK.

The Oxford English Dictionary
How many volumes? I ask because there are at least three editions.

Parish Church
Amen and non-conformist chapels too.

The Peak District
Where are the Yorkshire dales and moors?

The Phone Box
Only in red.

The Pint
Cheers!

Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
Told you so last year

The Robin
Sentimentalism. Where are the pets?

Robin Hood
Icon of redistribution of wealth or of lawlessness?

Rolls-Royce
Haven't we sold the car business?

The Rose
White please.

Rugby
Of two varieties.

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Too recent for an icon.

Sherlock Holmes
Elementary.

Stiff Upper Lip
We are losing it.

The Thames
Yes.

Tower of London
I have nominations for imprisonment and appointment on Tower Green.

The Tube Map
Original.

The V-sign
Two sorts?

The Weather
Or conversation about it?

Westminster Abbey
Especially the tomb of the Unknown Soldier

White Cliffs of Dover
The view of England.

Wimbledon
Or merely strawberries and cream?

Winnie-the-Pooh
And the rest of the cast.

So there remain my additions.

Statue of Oliver Cromwell, Westminster.
Last Night of the Proms.
Oxford Martyrs' Memorial.
Kings College Chapel.
John Bull
Guardsman
Old School Tie
Paradise Lost
Cliff Richard
Margaret Thatcher
Windsor Castle
The Boat Race
The Grand National
Coarse Fishing
Mallard
Vintage Bentley