British Icons

The UK, Great Britain, Albion, this Sceptred Isle - however you refer to this small island perched up on the north western edge of the European continent, one thing that is undeniable is that nowhere else on Earth is there such a diminutive country that has had such a massive global impact.

Whether in the form of symbols of power as with the British Empire’s Union Flag, in the guise of the person as with W. Churchill or Princess Diana, or in the form of chic design, as with the mini and mini-skirt in the Swinging Sixties, or the simple yet powerful Oasis logo from the Britpop era of the Nineties, British icons have been at both the forefront and in the background of history, decorating the past and how we perceive it.

In taking a closer look at British Icons and their history, we can gain a better understanding of the United Kingdom, its people, and what makes them tick. You2uk.com is taking a deep look at British Icons in a bid not only to better understand the UK, but also to give visitors to this island nation a more meaningful stay in a country, the very name of which, is an icon in itself.