Often it does seem a pity that Noah and his party did not miss the boat.

They used to play the National Anthem after the film finished at the cinema. There was always a big rush to get out be for you ended up standing there for two verses. Dilemma was, if you were nearly at the exit, should you stand, or should you go. I remember in the Channel Islands' cinemas, people would stay, just so they could sit through the anthem and show their independence.

Trencher

AllyG wrote:No Tony,
I really have no idea. I don't think I've ever watched a football match, in a stadium or on telly. And yes, O.K. I used to play rugby, but only in inter Uni matches - we never got on the telly, and there was certainly no-one playing the national anthem or any other sort of tune, at our matches.

So, what's the answer?

Ally

Crikey.

Ok, the answer is that before an international match, they will play the 2 national anthems of the countrys being represented. Its standard practise around the world, and along with that, standard practise used to also to boo the oppositions anthem. England in particular always got rough treatment around the world from other nations, and in return English fans used to give visitors to these shores grief. Fortunately, people have seen sense and tried to be a little more respectful these days. However, dont expect for one minute when England play Wales or Scotland for God Save The Queen to be respected or applauded.

The national anthem is also played before a major cup final in this country, although I dont know if they play their own national anthem at cup finals in other countries around the world.

Tony,
Thanks very much for the explanation. I'm quite satisfied now.

Ally

Trencher wrote:They used to play the National Anthem after the film finished at the cinema. There was always a big rush to get out be for you ended up standing there for two verses. Dilemma was, if you were nearly at the exit, should you stand, or should you go. I remember in the Channel Islands' cinemas, people would stay, just so they could sit through the anthem and show their independence.

Trencher

The Electric Picture Palace in Southwold, Suffolk still plays the National Anthem after every showing complete with film of the coronation.

jastem wrote:

Trencher wrote:They used to play the National Anthem after the film finished at the cinema. There was always a big rush to get out be for you ended up standing there for two verses. Dilemma was, if you were nearly at the exit, should you stand, or should you go. I remember in the Channel Islands' cinemas, people would stay, just so they could sit through the anthem and show their independence.

Trencher

The Electric Picture Palace in Southwold, Suffolk still plays the National Anthem after every showing complete with film of the coronation.

Nice place Southwold , I was there for a weekend back in November, Quality beer Adnams :wink: :wink:

Probably walked past each other without realising it!

jastem wrote:Probably walked past each other without realising it!

So do you live there ?, we rented a house just up from the pier for the weekend it was the weekend of the 22/11/08 to celebrate my mum in laws birthday, it was the weekend of the heavy snow 8)

We are not full time residents yet but hope to be soon. )