England still doesn't have an anthem and it's a worrisome thing. "God Save The Queen" is Britain's anthem, not England's, and, anyway, it's old-fashionedly blood-struck, shares a tune with the US's ...
‘Jerusalem’ takes its words from a poem by William Blake and is often put forward as an alternative English national anthem. Here’s a look at its history, and lyrics. ‘And did those feet in ancient ...
For more than a century, the hymn “Jerusalem” has been a staple of English national culture. Usually invoked as a sign of patriotic pride—at Last Night of the Proms or the 2012 Olympics—it also ...
Its inspiring words and rousing tune are loved by millions. But Jerusalem - Gordon Brown's favourite hymn - has been ditched by one of the country's grandest churches. Senior clergy at Southwark ...