England is a country steeped in history, culture, and tradition, and it comes as no surprise that it holds numerous Guinness World Records. From the world’s largest fish and chips to the most expensive car ever sold, England has a lot to offer when it comes to breaking records. In this article, we will explore ten of the most impressive Guinness World Records in England.
- Longest continuous underwater live-stream: In 2021, professional diver and marine conservationist Mark Dixon set the world record for the longest continuous underwater live-stream. Mark spent 60 hours and 35 minutes broadcasting live from an underwater habitat off the coast of Cornwall, raising awareness about the importance of protecting the oceans.
- Largest cream tea: In 2016, the village of Cheddar in Somerset, England, set the world record for the largest cream tea ever served. The event saw 1,500 people gather to enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea, complete with scones, clotted cream, and jam.
- Most expensive car sold at auction: In 2018, a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO became the most expensive car ever sold at auction when it fetched a staggering $48.4 million at the RM Sotheby’s sale in Monterey, California. The car was originally built to compete in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race and is one of only 39 examples ever made.
- Fastest time to complete a marathon dressed as a landmark: In 2016, Adam Jones, dressed as the iconic London landmark Big Ben, completed the London Marathon in an impressive time of 3 hours, 34 minutes, and 34 seconds. His costume, which weighed over 16 kg, was a remarkable feat of engineering and design.
- Most people wearing false mustaches: In 2012, 339 people gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square to set the world record for the most people wearing false mustaches. The event was organized by the Movember Foundation, which raises awareness and funds for men’s health issues.
- Largest gathering of people dressed as Sherlock Holmes: In 2016, the town of Portsmouth in England hosted the world’s largest gathering of people dressed as Sherlock Holmes. The event saw 113 people dress up as the famous detective and his sidekick, Dr. Watson, to raise funds for a local charity.
- Largest gathering of people dressed as penguins: In 2016, the English seaside town of Weymouth set the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as penguins. The event, which was organized by the local branch of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), saw 373 people don penguin costumes to raise awareness about the conservation of penguin habitats.
- Largest collection of Daleks: The Daleks are one of the most iconic villains in the long-running BBC science fiction series, Doctor Who. In 2011, Rob Hull set the world record for the largest collection of Daleks, with a total of 571 different models.
- Largest cheese sculpture: In 2018, the city of Liverpool set the world record for the largest cheese sculpture ever created. The sculpture, which measured over three meters in length, depicted Liverpool’s iconic skyline and was made from over 500 kg of cheddar cheese.
- Largest serving of fish and chips: In 2017, the town of Brixham in Devon set the world record for the largest serving of fish and chips ever cooked. The event saw over 300 kg of fish and 600 kg of chips prepared and served to over 2,000 hungry visitors, making it a true feast for the eyes and stomach.