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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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James Walsh and Guardian readers

Putting people off coming to Britain: your pictures

uk-yuk
This inclement anti-promotional poster comes courtesy of Katy Parry, who has even suggested an alternative caption: "Bleugh Britain."
Photograph: Katie Parry
Cameron-Seagull
A surreal contribution courtesy of Joe Walker
Photograph: Lee Jackson
real-britain
Perhaps over the top (but with a gram of truth in it), says Emily Sorensen of her poster
Photograph: unknown/Emily Sorensen
come here
Paul Bayfield plumps for a sarcastic / honest approach
Photomontage: Paul Bayfield
thinking-england
Thinking about living in England? Have you really thought this through, wonders Shaun Walsh
Photomontage: Shaun Walsh
uk-sinking
"Self explanatory," says Matt Murphy of his effort, not being underwater being something migrants look for in a country Photograph: Matt Murphy
restrictions-apply
Great Britain: a land of baffling signage and limited opportunity, suggests Iain Paterson
Photograph: Iain Paterson
summertime-living
Lee Jackson's effort also draws attention to the UK's fine weather. Extra marks for the 'Britain is closed' logo Photograph: Lee Jackson
rubbish-dump
A "home made job" from Linda Marian, who we think may be suggesting that Britain is a dump
Photomontage: Linda Marian
miami-UK
Lucy Maxwell should work for the Florida tourist board. She's certain her stark poster would do the trick."It convinces me. Every day..."
Photomontage: Lucy Maxwell
government-isnt-great
"An adaption of the 'GREAT' Britain campaign," explains Jon Worth - who is offering some kind of exchange, perhaps?
Photomontage: Jon Worth
paved-gold
A minister suggested the campaign could "correct the impression that the streets here are paved with gold". Ian Douglas has taken care of that
Photomontage: Ian Douglas
Britain-Dont-Bother
Clare Cooney with a politics / transport double whammy
Photomontage: Clare Cooney
overcast-uk
Beckett Vester also thinks a reminder of our weather should do the trick
Photomontage: Beckett Vester
britain-full
"I think I covered everybody," says Andrew Campbell-Howes. An exhaustive list - we particularly like the addition of 'dying bees.' Photograph: Andrew Campbell-Howes
keep-out
Anna Regeniter thinks "this pic might do the trick" - it's certainly to the point Photograph: Anna Regeniter
grey-britain
Finally, Nathan Page isn't exactly full of patriotic pride, but still can't resist a dig at our neighbours across the channel
Illustration: Nathan Page
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