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From the literary giant William Shakespeare's plays to the apple tree in front of the farmhouse of the great scientist Isaac Newton, Liverpool band the Beatles to the popular TV series of Downtown Abbey, nearly 20 most iconic images of England will be exhibited from Wednesday on the Southbank in London.
The exhibition, Hall of Fame, is organized by VisitEngland, a national tourist board of the country. The organizer said a search to establish the exhibition began in February to ask the public to submit their suggestions on the most iconic characters of Britain.
The most popular results, including Shakespeare, Downtown Abbey, Rugby, Robin Hood, The Beatles, and the Boat Race, will be finally shown as light boxes at the Observation Point on the Southbank for a week.
"The Hall of Fame will kick off on Wednesday, which is St. George's Day, as well as the widely believed birthday of Shakespeare, which marks the 450 years anniversary of his birth," said Lady Penelope Cobham, chairman of VisitEngland.
Among the nearly 1,000 submissions from the public, Shakespeare has won more than 50 percent of votes, as the People's Choice in the event. Harry Potter, mini skirt, tuxedo and Earl Grey tea were also among the submissions.
"William Shakespeare has done more than anyone I think, to promulgate the great use of English language across the world. Not only Shakespeare's plays from Shakespeare's company, but musical events and operas, have been promoted around the world," the chairman said.
"As the point of soft power, this exhibition supports and inspires people to actually think about what the English has bought to the world and what makes the country such a diverse and fascinating place to visit and explore," she added.
