Britannia and the British Empire what Marianne is to France or perhaps what Columbia is to the United States. Britannia became a very potent and more common figure in times of war, and represented British liberties and democracy. During the 1990s the term "Cool Britannia" (drawn from a humorous version by the Bonzo Dog Band of the song "Rule Britannia", with words by James Thomson [1700–1748], which is often used as an unofficial national anthem), was used to describe the contemporary United Kingdom. The phrase referred to the fashionable scenes of the era, with a new generation of pop groups and
Britannia United Church April 6, 1946 to 11 men of Britannia Heights United congregation, who fell during the Second World War. Their names were added to the Church honour roll. An electric organ and a plaque in memory of 11 members of the congregation who died in World War II were dedicated in a special service held Feb 9, 1947. During the post war growth period, under Rev Gordon Dangerfield, the membership of Britannia Heights United Church doubled in a year, 1947. During the post war period, Britannia Heights United Church is frequently the scene of weddings Rev. Gordon Dangerfield was appointed chair