The British Love To Queue 1916 to 1999

Some people maintain it's not the queuing but what's on the end of the queue that counts. Not the Brits, though, who see lining up neatly, waiting patiently and apologising to queue jumpers while secr ...More

Some people maintain it's not the queuing but what's on the end of the queue that counts. Not the Brits, though, who see lining up neatly, waiting patiently and apologising to queue jumpers while secretly planning to let their tyres down as a bit of a hobby. So much so, in fact, that stand still for too long and don't be surprised if a Brit tries to line up behind you. Here are a few pictures of great queues and their participants – makes you feel like you're standing alongside them, doesn't it?