We are sad to report that Commander Bruce Nicolls RN died on 2 July 2023 at the age of 91. Bruce served in the Royal Navy (1946–82), where he first became interested in vexillology and heraldry. He was a prolific designer of flags, including those of Guernsey, the Mary Rose Trust and the Royal Naval […]
Flag for Berwickshire
Design an official flag for Berwickshire! That’s the challenge to groups and individuals set by a new competition launched last month. The contest – run by Berwickshire Civic Society with support from the Fallago Environment Fund – offers a first prize of £250. The Court of Lord Lyon and the Flag Institute will also register […]
Knit your own Union Jack?
Knit your own Union Jack? Why not? Buckinghamshire-based Katie Ayers set herself this challenge and turned to us for vital information. Our Union Flag Specification gave her the correct proportions to plot the number of stitches. Then she started with a number of smaller examples… and just kept going. You can see a proud Katie […]
Aberdeenshire flag unveiled
The official Aberdeenshire flag has been unveiled at a ceremony at Castle Fraser on Saturday 22 April 2023. Five students from two local primary schools contributed to the winning design and were there to hoist their flag. Lord Lieutenant Sandy Manson, Communities Vexillologist Philip Tibbetts and scores of locals also attended the event. Aberdeenshire is […]
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Derbyshire Day
Derbyshire Day
Sep 22 all-day
Derbyshire Day takes place annually on 22 September. BBC Radio Derby presenter Andy Whittaker organised a vote, and the chosen date commemorates the first raising of the flag. Alternative suggestions included: 28 July – Derby,[...]
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Cumberland Day: Baptism of John ...
Cumberland Day: Baptism of John ...
Sep 24 all-day
Cumberland Day takes place each year on 24 September. It marks the anniversary of the baptism of renowned local character John Peel (1776-1854).
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Monmouthshire Day: Feast of St C...
Monmouthshire Day: Feast of St C...
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Montmouthshire Day takes place each year on 25 September, the feast of Saint Cadoc or Cadog (born c. 497). Cadoc was the founder of the monastery of Llancarfan, and a pioneer of Celtic Christianity in Wales.
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Westmorland Day: Creation of Ear...
Westmorland Day: Creation of Ear...
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Westmorland Day takes place annually on 29 September. It marks the date in 1397, when King Richard II created Ralph Neville the first Earl of Westmorland. A poll at the Westmorland County Show (2013) chose[...]
