The National Anthem

Westcountryman · 24-01-2007, 10:30 PM

If we had to change the National Anthem for whatever reason, what would be your preferred anthem?

My preferences, in rank order would be:

- Jerusalem
- I vow to thee my Country
- Land of Hope and Glory
- God Save the Queen
- Rule Britannia

Besoeker · 24-01-2007, 10:34 PM

Do we need one?

Westcountryman · 24-01-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Besoeker

Do we need one?

Yes.

Britannist · 24-01-2007, 10:40 PM

I've just voted to keep God Save The Queen

. It's the only clearly Royalist anthem on the list (at the top of the page).

As for that great work - Jerusalem. It can't be the anthem for the whole of the UK because it is specifically English.

I think that there are some people who would like to see Jerusalem used for events such as football matches where England is playing. The only problem is - would the fans remember the words? :shock:

Westcountryman · 24-01-2007, 10:45 PM

I can recite them from memory, there aren't that many :P.

Also Britannist, IF the UK did split, would you keep God Save the Queen for just England?

Englander 1 · 24-01-2007, 10:56 PM

Jerusalem all the way....England needs its own anthem.

Britannist · 24-01-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ModernUKIP

I can recite them from memory, there aren't that many :P.

Also Britannist, IF the UK did split, would you keep God Save the Queen for just England?

Yes - I like Jerusalem too. But God Save The Queen shows that we are - quite rightly - a Royalist State.

The words of God Save The Queen (or much of it) are known by millions of people. I believe that while Jerusalem is a marvellous piece of music, some of those who are trying to get God Save The Queen dropped as our anthem are closet Republicans :evil: :evil: :evil: .

Besoeker · 24-01-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ModernUKIP

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Originally Posted by Besoeker

Do we need one?

Yes.

Why?

Westcountryman · 24-01-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Besoeker

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Originally Posted by ModernUKIP

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Originally Posted by Besoeker

Do we need one?

Yes.

Why?

For reasons of national identity, of pride, for patriotism, comradeship. Etc, etc...

Anthony Butcher · 24-01-2007, 11:20 PM

This was actually one of the very first topics ever discussed on this forum. My original point was that England should have an anthem (Land of Hope and Glory), but retain God Save the Queen for Britain.

This would equalise the British nations - Scotland and Wales both have their own anthems played at sporting events.

View Poll Results: What should the National Anthem be?
Keep God Save the Queen	17	32.08%
Jerusalem	7	13.21%
I Vow to Thee My Country	3	5.66%
Land of Hope and Glory	11	20.75%
Rule Britannia	11	20.75%
Other	4	7.55%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

24-01-2007, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	The National Anthem - what should it be? If we had to change the National Anthem for whatever reason, what would be your preferred anthem? My preferences, in rank order would be: - Jerusalem - I vow to thee my Country - Land of Hope and Glory - God Save the Queen - Rule Britannia

24-01-2007, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	God Save The Queen I've just voted to keep God Save The Queen . It's the only clearly Royalist anthem on the list (at the top of the page). As for that great work - Jerusalem. It can't be the anthem for the whole of the UK because it is specifically English. I think that there are some people who would like to see Jerusalem used for events such as football matches where England is playing. The only problem is - would the fans remember the words? :shock:

24-01-2007, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	I can recite them from memory, there aren't that many :P. Also Britannist, IF the UK did split, would you keep God Save the Queen for just England? __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

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24-01-2007, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Besoeker Uber Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,919	Do we need one?

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Englander 1 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WARWICKSHIRE Posts: 385 Party: English Democrats	Jerusalem all the way....England needs its own anthem.

24-01-2007, 11:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anthony Butcher Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Ashton, Bristol Posts: 9,818 Party: None	This was actually one of the very first topics ever discussed on this forum. My original point was that England should have an anthem (Land of Hope and Glory), but retain God Save the Queen for Britain. This would equalise the British nations - Scotland and Wales both have their own anthems played at sporting events.