Someone asked about the small things in Britain people find joy in – 23 tiny but hugely wholesome UK delights
13.
‘Walks. Not hikes, but walks. City walks – following a trail around a city. My friend and I accidentally discovered one that was partially lost a few years back and worked with the architecture society to rediscover the rest of it. Seeing the joy things like this brings.’
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14.
‘Brass bands at Christmas.’
–CrystalinaKingfisher
15.
‘Saying ‘Morning, to people (and their dogs/horses) while out on the trails.’
–RonBonxious
16.
‘I love when you get to a busy station like Kings Cross and everyone exits the train at the same time and you see this sea of dozens or hundreds of people making their way to the gates – all ages, all backgrounds, some clearly going to work, some look like they’re going on holiday, some look like they’re just going for a day out. I like to think what everyone is doing and where they’re from, where they’re going, etc.’
–Ashamed_Link_2502
17.
‘In Wales, human life stops on national rugby day. Absolutely everyone gets their shirt on and enjoys the game together. Pubs give out free chips and curry sauce. It’s brilliant. I’ve never been in Cardiff when Wales beat England at home. But I can only imagine the quality and duration of the party.’
–Expensive_Finding_74
18.
‘Morris Dancers, usually middle aged men, wearing bells and wafting handkerchiefs about. Different towns have different dances, costumes, and traditions.’
–Paulstan67
19.
‘As a wheelchair user, smiling/ nodding to other wheelchair users like bus drivers do. I feel like I’m in a secret club.’
–chroniccomplexcase
20.
‘How most of the country isn’t too far away from a farm. You can go to a farm shop and usually pet something! But not Bob the cashier, not without his consent.’
–dhcirkekcheia
21.
‘The smell of morning, evening and changes in weather are so distinct. I love being outside on a crisp winter’s morning or a fresh autumn evening.’
–Electronic-Shoe341
22.
‘Red phone boxes that are now defibrillators or community libraries.’
–georgepcanning
23.
‘Kids on bridges asking you to honk the truck horn. Always made my day.’
–purrfectly-cromulent
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