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Britain’s Birthday Insult to Edward Elgar

March 16th, 2007 Leave a comment Go to comments

In one of the most shocking examples of a complete lack of respect for a nation’s cultural heritage I’ve come accross in some time, the British government has announced it is taking Elgar’s face off the 20 pound note in his 150th anniversary year.

Classy.

Story by Jessica Duchen here

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