We offer a wide range of Flag Institute publications.
Flagmaster
Flagmaster is our twice-yearly, 56-page, full-colour magazine in print or PDF – exclusive to members
The full Flagmaster Archive (1971 to date) is available to members only – join or login.
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Information / guidance
Flying Flags in the United Kingdom (Flag Institute/UK Parliamentary Flags & Heraldry Committee; 2010, revised 2024)
Authoritative guide to UK flag protocol, giving a few simple rules to follow when flying the UK’s national flags in different situations
Also available as a webpage.
Union Jack or Union Flag? (Flag Institute, 2014)
Discover why either name is valid.
Read on to find out more …
Flags for Churches (Flag Institute; 2020, revised 2024)
A simple guide to frequently asked questions on this popular topic.
Originally published as a poster, now updated and released as a 6-page booklet.
The Colours of the Fleet (Malcolm Farrow and David Prothero, revised 2020)
Brief history and catalogue of all known defaced ensigns, originally compiled in the early 1990s and currently describing over 700 flags.
Badges of the British Commonwealth (Rudi Longueville, 2020)
A magisterial work, current to 2011, with detailed images of the defacing badges of British ensigns, explanatory text and full indexes.
As complementary works on the history, background and global reach of British and British-derived ensigns, Badges of the British Commonwealth and The Colours of the Fleet could be combined in one encyclopedia. To help, please the Flag Institute.
The Guiding Principles of Flag Design (Flag Institute/NAVA, 2014)
Authoritative, in-depth design advice.
Flying Flags: A Plain English Guide
Free up-to-date guidance from the UK Government, giving a brief summary of the regulations applicable to flag flying in England. Available as a webpage only.
Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant: A Visual Guide to the Flags Used (Flag Institute, 2012)
A profusely illustrated companion to this historic royal occasion, compiled by Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram.
British Flags & Emblems (Flag Institute, 2004)
Compiled by Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram.
Out of print.
