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 a drive-shed which was closed in on three sides to shelter horses. The first Young Peoples Association at Britannia Heights United Church was formed March 19, 1926 with an hour of interdenominational Bible study or Missions, followed by an hour arranged by our Social Executive. Since no distinction or special demands regarding membership was made, a Baptist, Mr. Herbert Samuel Arkell became the Leader of the Bible class portion of the evening and a couple of Catholics attended regularly. The Britannia Heights United Church observed its 60th anniversary in 1927 with a special morning & evening service, supper and evening