Favorite English Things – Memories of growing up in England.

Posted by cameron

February 7, 2008 |

It has been a long time since living there but great memories persist:

The countryside is not only beautiful but free of critters that might embed, or poison or eat me.

Everywhere is close by, even the next town.

Who can forget Tommy Cooper, The Two Ronnies, Morcombe and Wise, and Norman Wisdom. They were all hilarious.

England wins the World Cup of soccer at Wembley stadium in 1966. Boy it’s been a long time!

History is everywhere. I mean houses older than the U.S. Constitution

Growing up at the time of The Beatles, Rolling Stones and the rest of the British invasion.

Fish and chips wrapped in newspaper, salt and vinegar liberally applied. Yummy!

The English pub.

Benny Hill and his girls. How about the little old man he always pats on the head.

Doctor Who

The Royal Family when it was respected. The Queen’s Coronation when I was a small boy.

Wall-to-wall soccer, either playing or watching.

Dating the woman of my dreams. Yep, she is still here.

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Soccer » Favorite English Things – Memories of growing up in England. on February 7, 2008 10:15 am
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maureen on February 7, 2008 6:52 pm
I would add, “having a cup of tea in an English garden”
VintageP on February 11, 2008 12:49 pm
My wife and I recently visited England so I now have context for some of what you mention. Everything is close and history is everywhere. Best fish and chips I’ve ever had, which I would have expected. Also, best Tiki Masala I’ve had at a rest stop off the freeway, which I would not have expected.
cameron on February 11, 2008 2:15 pm
I hope you enjoyed the visit. I always do when I go over.