We had some ruddy good boffins over the years https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_innovations_and_discoveries
This is great - to be reminded of all this harmless Britishness. Who could argue saucy postcards originated elsewhere - no chance!
Knotted hanky, jumpers for goalposts bussoms, Benny Hill, carry on films boat people Last one was a joke before you all get your knickers in a twist, there’s another one Knickers in a twist
The postage stamp. Invented by sir Roland Hill. Postmaster of my home town Kidderminster. The penny black was the original postage stamp worldwide!
Chorleywood bread process is responsible for our mush - very much a British invention. Time - specifically the accurate measurement of it was us. Light - well electric lighting anyway.
The accurate measurement of longitude. The Slavery Abolition Act (1833). Giving the French a damn good thrashing. Basil Brush.