I have read the many threads of a recent British messageboard on the topic of 'where has British culture gone?'
the arguments tossed this way and that. Essentially there were those who wished for the 'old days' to come back - what ever they were (and they didn't define them that well) and there were those who defended the 'new Britain' and all its tributaries.
I do look back with fond memories to the Britain of my childhood and youth - the 40's to the 60's and even then saw some tumultuous changes - the main one being 'rock and roll' and the liberation of teenagers.
We are all for ever changing. The Britain of the Elizabethan era only remains in the form of some preserved buildings, historic writings and a few words left in our vocabulary. If you ever view one of the popular historic films available about English history, it was clear that there were great divides between the so called 'classes' and being working class wasn't a good option!
Yes looking back can be a pleasant past time but going back we can't. As I look at Britain today I accept the changes and enjoy those that are pleasing and try to avoid those that are not, and with my voting power try to change them in some small way.
the arguments tossed this way and that. Essentially there were those who wished for the 'old days' to come back - what ever they were (and they didn't define them that well) and there were those who defended the 'new Britain' and all its tributaries.
I do look back with fond memories to the Britain of my childhood and youth - the 40's to the 60's and even then saw some tumultuous changes - the main one being 'rock and roll' and the liberation of teenagers.
We are all for ever changing. The Britain of the Elizabethan era only remains in the form of some preserved buildings, historic writings and a few words left in our vocabulary. If you ever view one of the popular historic films available about English history, it was clear that there were great divides between the so called 'classes' and being working class wasn't a good option!
Yes looking back can be a pleasant past time but going back we can't. As I look at Britain today I accept the changes and enjoy those that are pleasing and try to avoid those that are not, and with my voting power try to change them in some small way.
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