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Symbols of British Identity
As we approach the 2012 Olympics, it seems a cultural celebration of all things British is hotting up, with an emphasis on iconic London imagery. See more images by clicking on the links.
MOL227084 Queen Victoria's Imperial state crown by English School, (19th century) © Museum of London, UK
BON50546 British Bulldog by English School, (19th century) Photo © Bonhams, London, UK
NGE387558 A young woman mails a letter at the pillar box, Oxford, 1928 (autochrome) by Clifton R Adams (fl.c. 1930) National Geographic Image Collection
WC34797 The Houses of Parliament (collage) by William Cooper (Contemporary Artist)
LAL301921 Bus Driver by English School, (20th century) <br>© Look and Learn
SC 20345 Brightest London is Best Reached by Underground, 1924, printed by the Dangerfield Co by Taylor, Horace
MH11879 St. George and the Dragon, 1868 Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98) William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, UK
LAL262436 Robin Hood by James Edwin McConnell (1903-95) <br> © Look and Learn
XIR135311 Portrait of Henry VIII (1491-1547) aged 49, 1540 by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543)
BL54369 Title Page with a Portrait of Shakespeare, from 'Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories and Tragedies', engraving by Droeshout, 1623 by English School, (17th century) British Library, London, UK