Emigration of Britishness

Many commentators have written about the ways in which some Brits abroad create a little Britain in their new country of residence. A Times Online article argues that Brits should not give up their own traditions in France in the same way as there is a thriving French culture in London.

Yet the article also suggests that some Brits find it offensive that British traditions, such as playing cricket or love for baked beans, are rigidly upheld in foreign countries.  It is interesting that these 'overt' signs of 'Britishness' are criticized while many Brits still log on to English language news sites and listen to English radio.

Technological advances have perhaps made it easier to continue to feel British abroad in a less intrusive way, but has this had any impact on British integration into other societies?