Culturally Diverse Britain
British Heroes
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What Makes People British?
• Is it about having a
passport?
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Or is it more about ‘feeling’ British, and part of
Britain’s diverse society?
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Genealogy
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Here are some examples of
famous British people with
diverse backgrounds…..
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British Musician
Alexandra Burke
• British R&B Singer
• X Factor Winner
• 4 million albums sold in
the UK
Background:
• Jamaican, African, and
Irish heritage.
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British Politician
Winston Churchill
• Prime Minister during
WW2.
• Number One in the BBC
Greatest Britain's top
100.
Background:
• American mother and
British father.
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British TV Presenter
Reggie Yates
• TV and radio presenter
and actor
Background:
• Ghanaian heritage
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British Royalty
Prince Phillip, Duke of
Edinburgh.
(Consort of Queen Elizabeth
II for over 59 years)
Background:
• Born into the Greek Royal
Family.
• Joined the Royal Navy
aged 18.
• Married Elizabeth aged
30.
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British Olympic Athlete
Jessica Ennis
• Heptathlon champion
Background:
• Jamaican father and
British mother
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British Olympic Athlete
Mo Farrah, Runner
• World Champion-10000m
• European Record- 5000m
Background:
• Born in war-torn African
country Somalia.
• Somali mother and British
father.
• Came to Britain aged 8,
speaking very little
English.
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What qualities do these famous people have in
common?
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Determination
Success
Resilience
Loyalty
Pride
• ….and they are all British.
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