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Symbols of the GB

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The Red Dragon The traditional national animal of Wales and a symbol that resplendently adorns the Welsh flag.
The thistle The symbol of Scotland. It was first officially recognised in 1470 during the reign of James III when it was emblazoned on silver coins. It is still part of the highest chivalry order in Scotland.
The leek A long, white and green onion. It is one of main ingredients in Cawl a traditional Welsh stew, so the Welsh got plenty of medicinal leek.
The Unicorn It is both pure and innocent, as well as masculine and powerful. The unicorn design was first used by William I on his coat of arms. And when James VI unified Scotland and England the Scottish Royal Arms had a Unicorn either side of the shield.
The Tudor Rose The National flower of England, it comes from the red rose emblem of the House of Lancaster and the white rose of the House of York.
A Barbary Lion The symbol of England. The lion as portrays how the Kings of England wanted to be seen, fearless and strong. King of the beasts.
The Shamrock Legend has it that after banishing snakes from Ireland St Patrick used to tell stories to his congregation about the Holy Trinity. Using the three leaves of the Shamrock to illustrate the ‘Father, Son and the Holy Ghost’.
The British National Anthem God Save the King was a patriotic song first publicly performed in London in 1745, which came to be referred to as the National Anthem from the beginning of the 19th century. The words and tune are anonymous and may date back to the 17th century.
The Royal Coat of Arms The function of it is to identify the person who is Head of State: in respect of the United Kingdom, the royal arms are borne only by the Sovereign. They are used in many ways in connection with the administration and government of the country.
Viburnum The symbol of Ukraine. The ancient Slavs considered the viburnum a symbol of rebirth and infinity of life. The name "viburnum" is associated with the name of the sun – the Circle. Viburnum has long been the embodiment of goodness, peace, grace, and love.
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