The european union does not equal Europe.
England and the British Isles are part of the eurasian plate and part of eurasia. Thousands of years ago when there was a land bridge between England and the european mainland, it was settled by people coming from the mainland. Later on, it's been settled or invaded by romans, saxons (germans), danes (vikings), normans (french/vikings) and many more. They've been at war with France, Spain, Denmark, Germany and more I'm sure. There's been constant trade and cultural exchange with the European mainland as well as some royal mixings and whatnot.
So is this thread because of the little brexit blip in what's otherwise a long, complicated and continuing story of England's place in Europe?
Of course England is part of Europe. What else would it be? We're just sad it seems to be turning into shayt.
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