National anthem - Revision history

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	[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />		[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />
	[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk		[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk

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	In the United Kingdom, the national anthem, originally titled ''God save the King'', is officially being sung as a musical patriotic statement since the early nineteenth century. [~~http~~://www.royal~~.gov~~.uk/~~MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com~~]		In the United Kingdom, the national anthem, originally titled ''God save the King'', is officially being sung as a musical patriotic statement since the early nineteenth century. [https://www.royal.uk/national-anthem]


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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	[1] ~~http~~://www.royal~~.gov~~.uk/~~MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx~~ <br />		[1] https://www.royal.uk/national-anthem <br />
	[2] ''ibid.'' <br />		[2] ''ibid.'' <br />
	[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />		[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />

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	[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk		[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk

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	In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There was an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country'' (words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]		In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There was an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (composer Edward Elgar, lyrics by A.C. Benson), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country'' (words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There was an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]		In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There was an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country'' (words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]		In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There was an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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	~~The British National Anthem~~, originally titled ''God save the King'', is officially being sung as a musical patriotic statement since the early nineteenth century. [http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com]		In the United Kingdom, the national anthem, originally titled ''God save the King'', is officially being sung as a musical patriotic statement since the early nineteenth century. [http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com]


	~~== Historical Accounts ==~~
	Although it is stated as being publicly performed in London in 1745 for the first time, as part of the masque ''Alfred'' [2], it might go back to the 17th century. Since there have not only been Kings on Britain's throne but Queens as well, the lyrics keep being modified to fit to the current monarch's gender. That is why today the first stanza, which is the only verse sung on official occasions, goes as following:		Although it is stated as being publicly performed in London in 1745 for the first time, as part of the masque ''Alfred'' [2], it might go back to the 17th century. Since there have not only been Kings on Britain's throne but Queens as well, the lyrics keep being modified to fit to the current monarch's gender. That is why today the first stanza, which is the only verse sung on official occasions, goes as following:

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	~~== Additonal Information ==~~
	In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]		In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]

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	== Historical Accounts ==		== Historical Accounts ==
	Although it is stated as being publicly performed in London in 1745 for the first time, as part of the masque ''Alfred'' [2], it ~~is believed~~ to ~~merely being revived at that time, actually occurring as early as 1609 as a celebration of King [[James I]]~~. ~~[3] [the source used looks a bit untrustworthy - 1822? there should be more recent studies]~~		Although it is stated as being publicly performed in London in 1745 for the first time, as part of the masque ''Alfred'' [2], it might go back to the 17th century. Since there have not only been Kings on Britain's throne but Queens as well, the lyrics keep being modified to fit to the current monarch's gender. That is why today the first stanza, which is the only verse sung on official occasions, goes as following:

	Since there have not only been Kings on Britain's throne but Queens as well, the lyrics keep being modified to fit to the current monarch's gender. That is why today the first stanza, which is the only verse sung on official occasions, goes as following:

	God save our gracious Queen <br />		God save our gracious Queen <br />
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	God save the Queen [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html]		God save the Queen [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html]

	~~Although authorship is pronounced unknown these days, there are accounts of attributing the original text and the melody to Dr. John Bull (1563-1622), chamber musician to King James I.[5]~~

	== Additonal Information ==		== Additonal Information ==
	In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I ~~vow~~ to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]		In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I Vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	[1] http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx <br />		[1] http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx <br />
	[2] ''ibid.'' <br />		[2] ''ibid.'' <br />
	~~[3] Clark, Richard, ed. ''An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!''. London: n.p., 1822. <br />~~
	[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />		[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />
	~~[5] Timperley, C.H.''A Dictionary of Printers and Printing with the Progress of Literature, Ancient and Modern; Bibliographical Illustrations, etc. etc.'' London: Johnson, et al. 1839. <br />~~
	[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk		[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	[1] http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx~~.com~~ <br />		[1] http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx <br />
	[2] ''ibid.'' <br />		[2] ''ibid.'' <br />
	[3] Clark, Richard, ed. ''An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!''. London: n.p., 1822. <br />		[3] Clark, Richard, ed. ''An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!''. London: n.p., 1822. <br />

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	The British National Anthem, originally titled ''God save the King'', is officially being sung as a musical patriotic statement since the early nineteenth century.[http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com]		The British National Anthem, originally titled ''God save the King'', is officially being sung as a musical patriotic statement since the early nineteenth century. [http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com]

			== Historical Accounts ==
	== ~~'''Historic~~ Accounts~~'''~~ ==		Although it is stated as being publicly performed in London in 1745 for the first time, as part of the masque ''Alfred'' [2], it is believed to merely being revived at that time, actually occurring as early as 1609 as a celebration of King [[James I]]. [3] [the source used looks a bit untrustworthy - 1822? there should be more recent studies]
	Although it is stated as being publicly performed in London in 1745 for the first time, as part of the masque ''Alfred''[2], it is believed to merely being revived at that time, actually occurring as early as 1609 as a celebration of King [[James I]].[3] [the source used looks a bit untrustworthy - 1822? there should be more recent studies]

	Since there have not only been Kings on Britain's throne but Queens as well, the lyrics keep being modified to fit to the current monarch's gender. That is why today the first stanza, which is the only verse sung on official occasions, goes as following:		Since there have not only been Kings on Britain's throne but Queens as well, the lyrics keep being modified to fit to the current monarch's gender. That is why today the first stanza, which is the only verse sung on official occasions, goes as following:

			God save our gracious Queen <br />
	God save our gracious Queen		Long live our noble Queen <br />
			God save the Queen <br />
	Long live our noble Queen		Send her victorious <br />
			Happy and glorious <br />
	God save the Queen		Long to reign over us <br />
			God save the Queen [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html]
	Send her victorious

	Happy and glorious

	Long to reign over us

	God save the Queen[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html]


	Although authorship is pronounced unknown these days, there are accounts of attributing the original text and the melody to Dr. John Bull (1563-1622), chamber musician to King James I.[5]		Although authorship is pronounced unknown these days, there are accounts of attributing the original text and the melody to Dr. John Bull (1563-1622), chamber musician to King James I.[5]

	== ~~'''~~Additonal Information~~'''~~ ==		== Additonal Information ==
			In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by [[William Blake]]) or ''I vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice). [http://www.anthem4england.co.uk]
	In contrast to Scotland and Wales, neither Northern Ireland nor England have an official national anthem individually. There is an attempt to change this, asking the English to vote for either ''Land of Hope and Glory'' (Edward Elgar), ''Jerusalem'' (words by William Blake) or ''I vow to Thee My Country''(words by Cecil A. Spring-Rice).[http://~~anthem4england.co.uk]~~






	~~== '''Sources''' ==~~

	~~[1]~~ www.~~royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com~~

	~~[2] ''ibid.''~~

	~~[3] Clark, Richard.ed. ''An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!''. London: n.p.. 1822.~~

	~~[4] www.telegraph~~.co.uk~~/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html~~

	[5] ~~Timperley, C.H.''A Dictionary of Printers and Printing with the Progress of Literature, Ancient and Modern; Bibliographical Illustrations, etc. etc.'' London: Johnson, et al. 1839.~~

	[6] anthem4england.co.uk		== Sources ==
			[1] http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchUK/Symbols/NationalAnthem.aspx.com <br />
			[2] ''ibid.'' <br />
			[3] Clark, Richard, ed. ''An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!''. London: n.p., 1822. <br />
			[4] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1571287/God-Save-the-Queen-lyrics.html <br />
			[5] Timperley, C.H.''A Dictionary of Printers and Printing with the Progress of Literature, Ancient and Modern; Bibliographical Illustrations, etc. etc.'' London: Johnson, et al. 1839. <br />
			[6] http://www.anthem4england.co.uk