From The Queen to Team GB, we reveal the 50 things that make us all proud to be British
NHS, Team GB and pubs top list in recent survey
THE NHS, Team GB and pubs top a list of 50 things which make us proud to be British.
We also love the Queen, our Armed Forces, roast dinners and proper cups of tea.
Researchers found 72 per cent still rate Britain as great.
And 87 per cent have pride in our nation.
Heinz Beanz asked people of all ages to name the places, personalities, traditions and qualities which make us feel most patriotic.
The Lake District, Tower Bridge and Stonehenge were ticked off as inspirational locations.
Sir David Attenborough, Wills and Kate, and Mo Farah are among our most beloved public figures.
Bacon sarnies, fry-ups and beans on toast made the top 50.
Top British qualities included respecting elders, our stiff upper lip and our ability to apologise.
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Three-quarters said our Olympic success made them even more proud to be British.
And 79 per cent believe other countries are jealous of us.
Heinz said: “The survey has uncovered so many brilliant things about being British.”
50 things that make us proud to be British
1. The NHS — 66 percent
2. Team GB — 53 percent
3. Proper Pubs — 52 percent
4. Roast beef and Yorkshire Pudding — 49 percent
5. Her Majesty, The Queen — 48 percent
6. Our armed forces — 48 percent
7. Proper cups of tea — 43 percent
8. The RAF — 43 percent
9. Sir David Attenborough — 40 percent
10. The BBC — 40 percent
11. Buckingham Palace — 40 percent
12. Decent bacon sandwiches — 38 percent
13. The Lake District — 38 percent
14. Having respect for our elders — 35 percent
15. Tower Bridge — 34 percent
16. Fry-ups — 31 percent
17. Stonehenge — 31 percent
18. Prince William and Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge — 30 percent
19. The White Cliffs of Dover — 30 percent
20. The British Legion — 29 percent
21. Mo Farah — 29 percent
22. Our ability to apologise — 29 percent
23. James Bond — 28 percent
24. Harry Potter — 27 percent
25. The British film industry — 27 percent
26. Sarcasm — 27 percent
27. Beans on toast — 27 percent
28. Neighbourly spirit — 27 percent
29. Cornish pasties — 27 percent
30. Multiculturalism — 26 percent
31. Real ale — 26 percent
32. Cream teas — 24 percent
33. The Salvation Army — 24 percent
34. Jessica Ennis Hill — 24 percent
35. Judi Dench — 23 percent
36. David Beckham — 18 percent
37. Glastonbury — 18 percent
38. Stiff upper lip — 17 percent
39. Hadrian’s Wall — 16 percent
40. Absolutely Fabulous — 16 percent
41. Cricket — 16 percent
42. Marmite — 14 percent
43. Worcestershire Sauce — 14 percent
44. Coronation Street — 14 percent
45. The Clifton Suspension Bridge — 13 percent
46. The Angel of the North — 12 percent
47. Marmalade — 12 percent
48. The BAFTAs — 12 percent
49. Ellie Simmonds — 12 percent
50. Women's Institute — 9 percent