List of cultural icons of England

This list of cultural icons of England is a list of people and things from any period which are independently considered to be cultural icons characteristic of England.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries.

Animals

Art

Books and documents

Buildings and structures

Big Ben, a.k.a. the Elizabeth Tower

Clothing

Customs and traditions

Education

Emblems

Festivals

May day illustration by Kate Greenaway (1846-1901)

Fictional characters

Film

Folk tales

Food and drink

Main article: English cuisine

Military heroes

Music

"Land of Hope and Glory" sheet music, 1902

Anthems

Classical composers

Sir Edward Elgar, 1912

Conductors

Rock & Pop

Alternative/Independent

Orders, decorations, and medals

Periodicals

The Times, 6 July 1863

Philosophers

Politicians

Radio

Religion

Pope Adrian IV / Nicholas Breakspear: the only English Pope
Main article: Religion in England

Royalty

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Scientists

Sport

The Queen presents the 1966 World Cup to England captain Bobby Moore

Television

Children's

Comedy

Drama

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, broadcast live on 2 June 1953

Other

Transport

Cars

Water

Air

Public transport

Writers

Miscellaneous

Fox hunting, before the 2005 ban

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