That must then include fish and chips, brokers who ruin the world's productive economy by speculation, the rule of India and parts of China, blocking Napoleon's economy by warships and Scotsmen smoking pot. A brilliant con tribution to world culture indeed.

You and I are two of the few people on this forum who believe in the preservation of Anglo traditions, institutions and culture.

One of the "most glorious" events and in England's history is the Jack the Ripper and the vampires that invaded England from the continent and have remained there to this day.

England is an incredible place with a glorious history and fabulous traditions and culture.