Upon hearing the orchestral version for the first time, King George V said that he preferred "Jerusalem" over the British national anthem "God Save the King". "Jerusalem" is considered …

Sep 7, 2023 · ‘Jerusalem’ is a beautiful hymn by choral trailblazer Sir Hubert Parry, and a favourite for England’s national anthem. ‘And did those feet in ancient time’ – also the hymn’s …

Sep 7, 2015 · Jerusalem - One of the Unofficial Anthems of the constituent country of the United Kingdom, England. Also referred to as 'And did those feet in ancient time'...

"Jerusalem" was used as a campaign slogan by the Labour Party in the 1945 general election when Clement Attlee said they would build "a new Jerusalem". The song is also the unofficial …

Mar 3, 2016 · Jerusalem has been mooted as England’s new national anthem – best swot up on its history.

Aug 5, 2022 · OFTEN regarded as the nation's favourite hymn, England’s anthem for the Commonwealth Games is Jerusalem. But is it England's National Anthem and do you know …

Apr 26, 2017 · Dr Oliver Tearle's reading of Blake’s classic poem ‘Jerusalem’ is one of the most famous hymns around, a sort of alternative national anthem for England. Yet the poem on …

'Jerusalem' is a famous hymn and unofficial anthem of England, widely regarded for its patriotic and spiritual significance. The lyrics were penned by the renowned poet and painter...

Apr 30, 2023 · “Jerusalem” originated as a prologue to the 1810 epic Milton by radical poet and artist Blake, dating from around 1804 — the year of his arrest for anti-royal sedition, which …

Aug 5, 2022 · OFTEN regarded as the nation's favourite hymn, England’s anthem for the Commonwealth Games is Jerusalem. But is it England's National Anthem and do you know …