THE ENGLISH MOOT
The word “moot” means, “council”, and is related to the word “meeting”. We know it in an earlier form from the Old English “Witenagemot” from Old English “witan”, meaning, “wise men”, and “gemot” meaning, “meeting”. Thus the Witenagemot (shortened to Witan in modern times) means a “meeting of the wise men” who counselled the Saxon kings. (“Witena” is the genitive case of “witan”.)
So, the English Moot is a meeting of English minds.
Recommended Reading:
“A Short History of England” by Cyril H. Ransome M.A.
“Myth of the Atlantic Celts: Ancient People or Modern Invention” by Dr. Simon James Ph. D.
Doctor James questions the assumption that the Scots, Welsh, and Irish are Celts. He points out that the myth of the Atlantic Celts owes its establishment in the peripheral countries of western Europe to the Welshman Edward Lhuyd in the eighteenth century. James argues that except for their languages, the modern Celts are not Celtic in any real sense of being descended from the Celts (Celtae, Keltoi) of the classical world, but that the modern peoples by defining themselves as Celts, have created a new common identity, but one which does not go back before Lhuyd.
“The Story of England” by W.S. Robinson M.A.
“A Short History of England” by Simon Jenkins.
Sir Simon Jenkins romps through English history, which he says has been submerged in British history. He forecasts the end of the United Kingdom as it has been known since the Act of Union between England and Scotland three hundred years. He believes that Britishness is the new ‘political correctness’ and wonders why the Prime Minister David Cameron would be willing to die for it.
The English Moot’s tribute to the Anglish Moot
The EF&CS wishes to acknowledge the worthwhile work being done by the Anglish Moot and the way in which they are working on setting Modern/Common English (Engas, English associate language) over into New English (English brought forth from Old English), and on the outstanding New English wordbook which is being put together by them.
Where we leave the path being followed by the Anglish Moot is in our belief that New English must belong to the English folk themselves and not to the outlandish folk, among whom we put the Americanish folk, and even the Scotch and the Welsh.
Engas is English for the world, but New English must be for the English alone and be taught to children and grown-ups in English houses of learning and broadcast by wireless to the English folk, as Welsh is to the Welsh folk.
That is why the English Fellowship is bringing into being the ‘English Moot’ to stand behind the right of English folk to again truly say, “We speak English. We own it, and it is ours, and ours alone
Please sign our Government petition for “Saxonish” to be taught in “English Schools”, as Welsh is taught in Welsh Schools.
” English folk ” should have the same equality as anyone else.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/6653
Your e-petition “State schools to teach New English/National English” has now been published. You can view your e-petition at: http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/6082
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Books to Read by Stephen Wright
| A Short History of England
Simon Jenkins (in association with the National Trust) Profile Books, 2011
“The definitive concise account of our remarkable
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| England’s Thousand Best Churches
Simon Jenkins Penguin Books, 1999
“Every house in Englandshould have a copy of
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| The Monarchy of England – Vol.1. The Beginnings David Starkey Chatto & Windus, 2004
“The importance of the rich heritage of the Anglo-Saxon
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| Great Tales from English History. Vols. 1-3 Robert Lacey Little Brown, 2003
“Lacey’s lively snapshots are always pithy and are
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| Icons of England
Campaign to Protect RuralEngland Think Books, 2008
“Bill Bryson says England“is like nowhere else on
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| The English Year, The Nations Customs and Festivals Steve Roud Penguin Books, 2006
“A fascinating guide to the richness of our heritage and
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| The Making of the English Landscape W G Hoskins Hodder & Stoughton, 1955
“A classic introduction to understanding the English landscape.” Amazon |