Why was it possible in England? Foggy Albion - what is it? What was the ancient name of the British Isles? From the history of England

In a sublime style, in other countries - usually in a somewhat ironic sense. The definition of “foggy” (eng. foggy, completely The Foggy Albion) owes its existence to the thick sea fog that often shrouds the low-lying parts of the islands of Great Britain.

Etymology [ | ]

The word "Albion" is closely related to the name of Scotland in the Celtic languages: Alba in Scottish Gaelic, Albain(genitive - Alban) in Irish, Nalbin in Manx and Alban in Welsh, Cornish and Breton. These names were later Latinized as Albania and anglicized as Albany, which were once alternative names for Scotland.

The name "Albion" originally applied to Great Britain as a whole, but was later limited to Caledonia (effectively the territory of modern Scotland, giving it the Scottish Gaelic name Alba). In Celtic languages, the word goes back to the Proto-Indo-European root *albho-("white", possibly related to the chalk white cliffs of Dover, cf. Latin albus), although French diplomat and linguist claimed that he originally meant “the world above, the visible world”, as opposed to the “world below”, that is underground world. Another version is that the name "Albion" comes from Proto-Indo-European *alb-("Hill") .

The epithet “foggy”, used in relation to the word “Albion”, according to many researchers, is associated with sea fogs that often shroud the British Isles. Along with this, there is a point of view that the combination “Foggy Albion” does not mean fogs of natural origin, but the notorious London smog, since the central part of the country was literally suffocating due to the smoke produced by English coal-fired enterprises.

The name "Albion" was also mentioned in the legends and romances of Arthuriana.

Usage history[ | ]

Mentions of the name “Albion” are found in ancient sources from about the 4th century BC. e. Thus, Pseudo-Aristotle in his work (Greek Περὶ Κόσμου ), dating back to 393 BC. e., noted that north of the continent

there are two very large islands: the British Isles, Albion and Ierne [Great Britain and Ireland]

The name “Albion” was used by the Greek writer Isidore of Charax (1st century BC - 1st century AD) and other ancient authors. By the 1st century AD the name "Albion" clearly refers to Great Britain. At the same time, as the British historian K. Snyder noted, “the mysterious name for England, later revived by romantic poets such as William Blake, did not remain popular among Greek writers; it was soon replaced by Πρεττανία and Βρεττανία, Βρεττανός (“British”) and Βρεττανικός ("British"). From these Greek words the Romans formed the Latin forms Britannia, Britannus and Britannicus, respectively."

The famous scientist of antiquity Claudius Ptolemy in his “Geography” of the middle of the 2nd century instead of the Roman name Britannia uses Greek Greek. Ἀλουΐων (Alouiōn, "Albion"), possibly influenced by the famous mathematician and cartographer Marin of Tire. Ptolemy calls Albion and Ierne in Greek. νῆσοι Βρεττανικαὶ ("British Isles ") . Ancient authors, referring to the work of the ancient Greek merchant and geographer Pytheas (c. 320 BC), which has not reached us, note the Greek mentioned by Pytheas. νῆσος Πρεττανική (“Prettanic island”), although this concept is somewhat blurred by Pytheas and includes many islands up to the mythical island of Thule.

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3. Freeman, Philip, Koch, John T., in: Koch, John T. (ed.), Celtic Culture, ABC-CLIO, 2006, p. 38-39; Delamarre, Xavier, Dictionnaire de la langue gauloise, Errance, 2003 (2nd ed.), p. 37-38; Ekwall, Eilert "Early names of Britain", in: Antiquity, Vol. 4, #14, 1930, p. 149-156.
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Why is England called this? Albion(word Celtic origin) - the oldest name British Isles, known to the ancient Greeks. The word is now a figurative designation for England, and when combined with the adjective "foggy" it refers to the famed thick sea fog that constantly shrouds the low-lying parts of the island of Great Britain.

The famous London fog has been described by many writers. It can be so thick that all traffic stops, people are afraid to move so as not to get lost on familiar streets.
England(eng. England) is the largest historical and administrative part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a country within it, occupying the southeastern part big island Great Britain. England's population is 83 % of the total UK population.

In the picture you see what England looks like on a map of Great Britain.

From the history of England

The history of England began with the invasion of the Germanic tribes of the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Frisians and the creation of several early feudal states in Britain. English history is divided into periods:
Tudor period (1485-1604)

It became a heraldic symbol not only of this family, but of all of England. The time of the Tudors was the period of the Renaissance in England, the formation of absolutism, the country's active participation in European politics, the flourishing of culture, economic reforms (enclosure), which led to the impoverishment of a significant part of the population. Under the Tudors, England reached America (Cabot's expedition at the end of the 15th century) and began its colonization. An important political event that strengthened the unity of the nation was the naval victory over the Spanish “Invincible Armada” in 1588.

Elizabethan era(second half of the 16th - beginning of the 17th century) - period in English history, which saw the flowering of art and poetry, music and theater. Lived in this era William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Edmund Spencer, Philip Sydney. Were committed geographical discoveries hitherto unknown lands.
Jacobean era(1603-1625). James (James) VI of Scotland, also known as James I of England, was the first king of England from the Stuart dynasty. The years of the reign of James I marked the beginning of the formation of the English colonial system. Founded in 1607 Virginia- England's first colony on the coast North America, settlements in Bermuda(1609) and in India. Was founded Plymouth, first colony New England, and in 1623 a settlement on the island of St. Kitts, first colony in the West Indies. Jacob was one of the most educated people of his time. His time was marked by the continuation of the flowering of culture that began under Elizabeth; Shakespeare worked under him. Jacob awarded Shakespeare's troupe royal status. Francis Bacon served in his government as Lord Chancellor of England. The king encouraged the research of alchemists and new work in the fields of medicine and natural history.

Caroline era(1625-1642). Charles I is the king of England, Scotland and Ireland. From the Stuart dynasty. His absolutist policies and church reforms sparked revolts in Scotland and Ireland, which resulted in the English Revolution. During the civil wars, Charles I was defeated, tried by Parliament and executed on January 30, 1649 in London.
Civil Wars, Republic and Protectorate(1642-1660). After the English Revolution of the 17th century. England moved from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional one. The English Republic implies the commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland (interregnum). In 1660, the monarchy in England was restored. The Cromwell Father-Son Protectorate was a period in English history from 1653 to 1659. between the English Revolution and the Stuart Restoration.
Stuart Restoration and Glorious Revolution(1660-1688). The Glorious Revolution is the name of the 1688 coup d'etat in England that overthrew King James II Stuart. The coup was attended by a Dutch expeditionary force under the command of the ruler of the Netherlands, William of Orange, who became the new king of England under the name William III (in joint reign with his wife Mary II Stuart, daughter of James II). The coup received widespread support among various sectors of English society. The historian Macaulay considered this event central to the entire history of England.
UK education(1688-1714). During 1706 and 1707, the Parliaments of England and Scotland passed legislation on education single state, called the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Georgian era, or Hanoverian dynasty(1714-1811). A branch of the ancient German family of Welfs found themselves on the British throne thanks to the Act of Succession to the Crown of 1701, which cut off the path to the British crown for all the numerous Catholics related to the Stuarts. The first four kings were called Georges. This was a period of strengthening parliamentarism in Great Britain, the weakening of royal power, and the formation of British democracy. Under them, the industrial revolution took place and capitalism began to develop rapidly. This is the period of the Enlightenment and revolutions in Europe, the war for the independence of the American colonies, the conquest of India and the French Revolution.
Regency(1811-1830). The name of the period in the history of England from 1811 to 1830. During this time, the Prince Regent, the future King George IV, ruled the state due to the incapacity of his father George III. The Regency era is the time of the emergence of the dandy. Elegance and wit are highly valued, and efficient energy leads to great achievements in science and the arts. England is becoming a leader not only in politics, but also in lifestyle, which leads to the emergence of Anglomania on the continent.

Victorian era(1837-1901). Reign period Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Empress of India. This period in the history of England can be considered one of the most significant and important. Technological and demographic shifts, changes in people's worldviews, and changes in the political and social system were obvious. “During this period there was neither significant war nor fear of catastrophe from without, throughout the period there was interest in religious matters, and there was a rapid development of scientific thought and self-discipline of the human personality” (J. Trevelyan).

Edwardian era(1901-1910). Reign period Edward VII, the first of Windsor dynasty. In 1908 he opened the Summer Olympic Games in London.
He enjoyed great popularity as a prince and as a king both in England and abroad.

State symbols

Flag- white with a red straight cross of St. George, who is considered the heavenly patron of the English. The first mention of the flag of England with the St. George's Cross dates back to 1545. St. George became the patron saint of England in the 13th century. There is a version that the Cross began to be used as a national emblem (but not a flag) during the Welsh War of 1275.
There is another opinion that the Cross was adopted by England to endow the fleet with special symbols. The English monarch Richard the Lionheart initially chose St. George as his patron. Then English ships raised a white flag with a red cross in order to gain certain benefits: the Cross was once a symbol of Genoa, and England thus fell under the protectorate of a powerful fleet.

Coat of arms- in a scarlet field there are three golden leopards (walking, staring at the lion). It was created by Richard I the Lionheart in 1190. Before him, a different coat of arms was used, with one lion.

Modern England

England currently consists of 9 regions and 48 ceremonial counties. Regional divisions were introduced in 1994 by the government of John Major. The county is the main administrative-territorial unit of England.

1. Greater London
2. South East England
3. South West England
4. West Midlands
5. North West England
6. North East England
7. Yorkshire and the Humber
8. East Midlands
9. East Anglia

Capital– London
Largest cities: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry, Leicester.
Form of government– dualistic monarchy (part of Great Britain; does not have its own higher authorities authorities). A dualistic monarchy is a constitutional monarchy in which the power of the monarch is limited by the constitution, but the monarch formally and actually retains extensive powers of power.
Functions parliament England is performed by the Parliament of Great Britain, the functions government- UK government.
Government headed by the Prime Minister.
Population– 53,012,456 people.
Territory– 133,396 sq. km
State religion– Anglicanism (state Christian church)
Official language- English.

Sights of England

It is impossible to determine who was the first biographer of Stonehenge. By the 12th century, no one remembered its true purpose. But who created it and why? There are many legends: the author was called the great magician Merlin, who lived before the first flood of giants...In the 20th century. astronomer D. Hawkins argued that Stonehenge is ancient observatory, allowing for high-precision astronomical observations.
Stonehenge was built between 1900 and 1600. BC. The main building material is dolerite, but there is also volcanic lava (rhyolite), sandstone, and limestone.
Ancient craftsmen knew how to process blocks using the technique of impact and processing with fire and cold.
But, of course, many questions remain. How were multi-ton crossbars laid on top? Why was Stonehenge built?
On the day of the summer solstice, people gather at Stonehenge great amount tourists watch the sunrise over the Heel Stone. This is an extraordinary spectacle! Through the fog, usually persistent at this early hour, a bright ray suddenly breaks through just above the top of the Heel Stone. Thus, D. Hawkins' idea about an observatory on Salisbury Plain in South-West England is confirmed.

Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey- Gothic church in Westminster (London), west of the Palace of Westminster. It was built intermittently from 1245 to 1745, but retains its Gothic appearance. Traditional place of coronation of British monarchs and burial places of English monarchs. Along with nearby St Margaret's Church, the abbey is listed as a World Heritage Site.
With its identical square towers and tracery arches, this ancient English Gothic-style abbey is one of the finest examples of medieval church architecture. But for the British it is much more: it is the sanctuary of the nation, a symbol of everything that the British fought and fight for, and here is the place where most of the country's rulers were crowned, many of whom are buried here.
At the beginning of the central gallery there are icons made by a Russian icon painter Sergei Fedorov. Poets' Corner contains the ashes of Chaucer, Samuel Johnson, Tennyson, Browning, Dickens and many other famous writers and poets. The famous actor David Garrick is buried next to them. In addition, in the Poets' Corner there are many monuments: Milton, Keats, Shelley, Henry James, T. S. Eliot, William Blake and others.
Situated on the banks of the Thames, the majestic complex of English Parliament buildings is officially known as New Palace of Westminster, or Houses of Parliament.

The name of the largest of the six bells of the Palace of Westminster in London, this name is often referred to the clock and the Clock Tower as a whole, which since September 2012 has been officially called "Elizabeth Tower". The tower was erected according to the design of the English architect O. Pugin in 1858, the tower clock was put into operation in 1859. The official name until September 2012 was “Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster” (sometimes referred to as “St. Stephen’s Tower”). Tower height 96.3 meters (with spire); the lower part of the clock mechanism is located at a height of 55 m from the ground. With a dial diameter of 7 meters and hands lengths of 2.7 and 4.2 meters, the watch has long been considered the largest in the world.

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is one of the most recognizable symbols of Great Britain, often used in advertising, films, etc.
By decision of the British Parliament, the Clock Tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in September 2012, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth.

Buckingham Palace

Official London residence British monarchs(currently Queen Elizabeth II). When the monarch is in the palace, the royal standard flies above the roof of the palace. In front of the palace is a monument to Queen Victoria.

Tower("tower"), Tower of London- fortress. The Tower of London is one of the main symbols of Great Britain, occupying a special place in the history of the English nation.

This fortress, standing on the north bank of the Thames, is the historical center of London and one of the oldest buildings in England. As the Duke of Edinburgh wrote in his book dedicated to the 900th anniversary of the Tower, “in its history, the Tower of London has been a fortress, a palace, a repository of the royal jewels, an arsenal, a mint, a prison, an observatory, a zoo, and a place , attracting tourists."
The founding of the Tower Fortress is attributed to William I.

The residence of British monarchs in the city of Windsor, Berkshire. For more than 900 years, the castle has been an unshakable symbol of the monarchy, rising on a hill in the Thames River valley. This is the most romantic of all castles in the world. The royal dynasty currently ruling in England was named after him.

Natural History Museum (London)

One of the largest museums. The collection includes more than 70 million exhibits in botany (6 million plants), zoology (55 million animal specimens, half of which are insects in the entomology department), mineralogy (500 thousand stones and minerals) and paleontology (9 million). remains). The core of the collection is the collection of Dr. Hans Sloan (1660-1753), which includes a herbarium and animal and human skeletons.

Royal Park covers an area of ​​1.4 km² in central London. A traditional place for political rallies, celebrations and celebrations. Even before the Norman Conquest, the park belonged to Westminster Abbey; received its name from an ancient unit of measurement of area. With the beginning of the dissolution of the monasteries (1536), Henry VIII seized it from the treasury to use for his own hunting pleasures. It was opened to the public under James I, and under Charles II it became favorite place relaxation for Londoners.

The main attraction of the park is Lake Serpentine, where swimming is allowed, as well as the gallery of the same name. In the south-east corner of the park is Apsley House, which houses the Duke of Wellington Museum and the Wellington Arch. These objects remind us that in 1815 a historical parade was held in Hyde Park to commemorate Wellington's victory over Napoleon. In 1822, a huge statue of Achilles by the sculptor Sir Richard Westmacott was erected in the Duke's honor in Hyde Park. This was the first sculpture of a naked person in the British capital. And even decorated with a bronze fig leaf, it caused a storm of indignation among the townspeople.
Queen Victoria chose Hyde Park as the venue for the first ever World Exhibition in 1851, for which a “new wonder of the world” was erected in the park - the Crystal Palace (it has not survived).

National Portrait Gallery (London)

The world's first portrait gallery, founded in 1856 to immortalize images of British people of past centuries - not only oil portraits, but also miniatures, drawings, busts and photographs.
The museum's first acquisition was Chandos portrait of Shakespeare(named after one of the former owners, James Bridges, 3rd Duke of Chandos (1731-1789).

This is one of the most famous portraits that depicts or is believed to depict William Shakespeare (1564-1616). At present, it is impossible to determine with complete certainty who is depicted in the portrait. The author may be John Taylor (c. 1585–1651).
The gallery opened in 1859. The portraits are distributed among the rooms based on the life span of the persons depicted in them, starting from the Tudor era.

Football stadium located in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. On this moment the stadium seats 75,957 spectators and is the second largest in terms of capacity football stadium England after Wembley.

St Paul's Cathedral- Anglican Cathedral dedicated to the Apostle Paul. Located at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in London, it is the seat of the Bishop of London.

Main catholic church Liverpool. A striking example of church architecture of the second half of the 20th century. Serves as the see of the Archbishop of Liverpool and also acts as a parish church.

Georgian terraces in Bath

Baht– the most outstanding architectural British city. It originated back in 75 BC. like an ancient Roman resort near hot mineral springs.
When developing the plan for Bath, the architects relied on a rectangular layout (as in the days of Roman settlement). The construction of Bath was carried out in accordance with new urban planning principles based on the ideas of the outstanding Italian architect Andrea Palladio(1508-1580), who created the type of city palace and country villa harmoniously connected with the environment.

Today Bath is a solid and harmonious ensemble of the 18th century. Palladian Square in Bath is an outstanding example of an artistic solution to the problem of creating urban ensembles within the framework of English classicism of the 18th century.

The name of a country like England today is probably known to the vast majority of people on planet Earth. However, have you ever thought about why England came to be called England? Today we will look into this issue and some other issues related to this country.

The history of the origin of the name, which today bears one of the most advanced countries in the world, has no hidden facts, because the name was received in honor of a tribe that lived on the territory of modern Britain long before the advent of our era. According to historians, between the 5th and 6th centuries BC, a Germanic tribe settled in Britain, whose inhabitants called themselves Angles. It is quite simple to trace the similarity between the name of the English and the country with the name England.

Why is England called Great Britain

Another question that people ask quite often is why England also came to be called Great Britain. However, we immediately note that this name is not correct, since Great Britain is the United Kingdom, which also includes England. In addition to England, Great Britain also includes Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

Why England was called the "Workshop of the World"

The name “Workshop of the World” began to be applied to England back in the 18th century, when the country successfully implemented the industrial revolution. Then in England such industries as textile and engineering took a very serious step forward. In addition, widespread production of all kinds of equipment began to make human labor easier. This led to the fact that England then began to be called the main workshop of the world.

Why is England called "Fogy Albion"

Also, from ancient times, England was unofficially called Foggy Albion, and this fact also has a completely rational explanation, which is that the word “Albion” can be translated as “white”, because it comes from the Latin concept “albus”. In the south of Britain there are chalk cliffs in honor of which this name could have arisen.

As for “Foggy”, there is often a slight fog or haze around the coast of Great Britain.

Why is England called a "Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy"

As for the last question, the answer to it can also be formulated very clearly, briefly and understandably: this characteristic concerns modern England due to several factors:

• There is a queen in the country, who, although she mainly performs only representative functions, has a place to be. This means it is a monarchy;
• The constitution in a country is the main act, a collection of laws, which means it is a constitutional monarchy;
• Parliament is the main legislative body of England, which influences the fact that the country is a constitutional parliamentary monarchy.

This poetic phrase is the second name for England. The climate in Great Britain is humid and damp, and the country is known for its fog due to geographical location. There are several versions of the origin of this name, and some British scientists even claim that this phrase has nothing to do with the thick English fogs.

So, why is this country called “Foggy Albion?”

Version one. London smog

Some researchers believe that this name refers not to thick natural fog, but to London smog. Due to the rapid flourishing of British industry, London and other major industrial cities Great Britain was shrouded in a thick blanket of smog. The British called it "pea soup". The fact is that industrial enterprises in those days ran on coal, and dark, acrid smoke escaped from the factory chimneys.
By the middle of the twentieth century, the air in large industrial centers It became completely polluted - car exhaust was added to the smoke from the chimneys. In the end, the British could not stand it, and in 1956 parliament passed a law that prohibited burning coal in enterprises major cities. Only after this were London and other UK cities able to say goodbye to thick industrial smog. The air in them became cleaner.

Version two. Dover Cliffs.

The ancient Romans, sailing to England, first of all saw the huge white cliffs of Dover. This is where the name of England came from – Albus, which means “white” in Latin. These rocks look like huge icebergs and can be seen from the farthest distance.
Dover Castle, which was built 2,000 years ago, sits on top of one of these snow-white cliffs. He is also seen by sailors sailing towards England. The castle was built as a defensive structure, because the British had to defend their independence with arms in hand, repelling constant invasions from the European continent. Therefore, Dover Castle, which is located on the shore of the strait between France and Great Britain, is also called the “key to England.”

Version three. English fogs

"Albion" is a word of Celtic origin. This name for England was known to the ancient Greeks. This is what the ancient Greek scientist Ptolemy calls this country in his works. Well, the adjective “foggy” is associated with the thick sea fog that often shrouds the lowlands of the island of Britain and the cities of England.
The infamous fog that descended on London from December 3 to 7, 1962. In those days, 137 people died and more than 1000 were hospitalized. 5,000 double-decker red buses were not running in London - they were removed from routes after two buses collided and 13 people were injured. Cars drove blindly in the fog and several dozen people were run over. When the fog cleared, Londoners experienced great relief.

We have given here three versions of the origin of the name “Foggy Albion”. It is not known which of them is the most reliable. But this phrase is beautiful, poetic and mysterious. It creates a vivid image of this beautiful country, whose past and present are full of mysteries.

Albion

You've probably heard the name of England - "Foggy Albion". Well, it’s foggy, of course (there are legends about English fogs), but why Albion, and what is this Albion? A short excursion into history will help you understand where this name came from. The ancient Romans conquered not only nearby lands, they also reached distant England (in the area of ​​today's city of Dover) and were amazed by the characteristic white color of its coastal cliffs. After all, the coast of England is formed by chalk rocks. The Romans gave this country its name based on the color of the rocks: Albion goes back to the Latin word albus, which means “white” (let us remember, by the way, such a related word as albino, meaning the absence of coloration in the color of hair, skin or eyes of a person or animal).

Etymological dictionary of the Russian language. - St. Petersburg: Victoria Plus LLC. Krylov G. A. 2004.

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Albion- on the map of Europe. This term has other meanings, see Albion (meanings). Albion (Albion, word to ... Wikipedia

ALBION- (Celtic Albainn mountain island). This is what the ancient Romans called present-day Great Britain, as opposed to Little Brittany, the current French province of Brittany. Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. Chudinov A.N., 1910.… … Dictionary of foreign words of the Russian language

Albion- England, Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Dictionary of Russian synonyms. Albion n. England United Kingdom Britain Albion Great Britain ... Synonym dictionary

ALBION- (Albion), (A capital), Albion, husband. (poet. outdated, now ironic.). England. “I was leaving the shore of foggy Albion.” Batyushkov. Insidious Albion. (According to the ancient Celtic name of this country.) Ushakov’s explanatory dictionary. D.N. Ushakov. 1935 1940 ... Ushakov's Explanatory Dictionary

Albion- From Latin: Albus (albus). Translation: White. A descriptive name for England, derived from the white chalk cliffs of Dover, as seen from the English Channel. This word is rarely used on its own, usually used in stable... ... Dictionary of popular words and expressions

Albion- (Albion), i.e. white country. The name of Britain, received by it for its white cliffs lying opposite the coast of Gaul. (Source: " Brief dictionary mythology and antiquities." M. Korsh. St. Petersburg, published by A. S. Suvorin, 1894.) ... Encyclopedia of Mythology

Albion- Latin name of Britain, see o. Great Britain. Geographical names world: Toponymic dictionary. M: AST. Pospelov E.M. 2001 ... Geographical encyclopedia

Albion- (Albion), ancient, probably still a pre-Celtic name. The island is home to England, Wales and Scotland. Rome. writers associated this name. from lat. the word albus (white) and with white chalk rocks and hills in the South. England. Then it was replaced by lat... The World History

Albion- the ancient name of Great Britain, found already in Aristotle. The Greeks and Romans borrowed this name from the Celts and it means mountain island (from the Celtic word Albainn). In historical Latin writings and documents related to... Encyclopedic Dictionary F.A. Brockhaus and I.A. Ephron

Albion- Britain Wed. I left the shore of foggy Albion: It seemed that he was drowning in leaden waves. K.N. Batyushkov. Friend's shadow. Albion = albus, white (white shores of the rock). See the leaden sky... Michelson's Large Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary

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