In a very interesting Voice of Russia broadcast on 11 March 2014, Flag Institute Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram joined host Brendan Cole on a discussion panel. The panel also included: Liam Clarke, political editor, Belfast Telegraph David Vines White, Somerset Herald, College of Arms, London Professor Paul Ward, Head of Department of History, English Languages […]
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Union Flag or Union Jack? The answer
Controversy persists about the UK’s national flag. Should it we call it the Union Flag or the Union Jack? The general public uses Union Jack almost universally. However, some believe that Union Flag is correct term and that Union Jack refers only to the flag when flown from the jack-staff in the bows of a […]
FI President on BBC World Service & CBBC Newsround
As an educational charity, the Flag Institute works hard to spread knowledge and understanding of flags to all age-groups. So we’re pleased to report that our President Malcolm Farrow recently made three media appearances in one day. He spoke to youngsters watching CBBC’s Newsround, to the international audience of the BBC World Service, and to […]
‘We are not encouraging a change to the flag’
The Flag Institute, the UK’s national vexillological association, recently polled its members regarding a change in the Union Jack if Scotland becomes independent. Almost 65 per cent of respondents wanted to see a change. And after the poll, suggested replacements for the flag flooded in. We are not advocating changing the flag. We are not […]
Philip is Communities Vexillologist for the Flag Institute
As Flag Institute Communities Vexillologist, Philip engages, liaises with and supports local and regional communities seeking to develop a flag for inclusion in the UK Flag Registry. Within this role, Philip offers free procedural advice on the best routes to successful registration. He provides resources and templates, undertakes historical research and even draws up the […]
BBC ‘deluged’ with designs in Flag Institute-inspired debate
A ‘deluge’ of flag designs has flooded the BBC following a national conversation sparked by the Flag Institute. What should happen to the UK Flag should Scotland vote for independence? While some of the designs were inevitably lighthearted, many made a serious attempt to address what is a tricky and fascinating discussion.
Flag Institute to introduce electronic subscription category
Speaking at the Flag Institute’s 2013 AGM, CEO Charles Ashburner outlined several proposals related to member subscriptions. The subsequent vote authorised the Trustees to implement the following changes: To create an electronic membership category priced at £20 per year. This low-cost option will provide all the standard benefits of Flag Institute membership but with Flagmaster […]
65% think the Union Flag should change if Scotland leaves
In a recent Flag Institute survey, almost 65 per cent of respondents think the Union Flag SHOULD change if Scotland becomes independent. The Scottish Government plans to hold a referendum of the Scottish electorate on Thursday 18 September 2014. It will ask the question, ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ As the UK’s national vexillological […]
Symbols of sovereignty: the national flag
Captain Malcolm Farrow OBE RN, President of the Flag Institute, has released a paper examining UK symbols of sovereignty. Read the full paper here: https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Farrow_Symbols-of-Sovereignty_September-2013.pdf
AGM, Winter Conference and President’s Dinner – Birmingham 2013
Our Winter Conference and AGM 2013 will take place on 16 November at the prestigious Birmingham & Midland Institute. The venue is only a couple of minutes from Birmingham Snow Hill station and easily accessible from anywhere in the city centre. Registration for the event is now open, costing £10 for Flag Institute members and […]
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