Welcome to the William Crampton Library:
- the world’s largest flag research collection outside the USA
- 55,000+ items: books | journals | press cuttings | images | original artwork | specifications | correspondence | private research collections | badges | ephemera | posters | wallcharts | flags and more
- international scope
- professionally curated, catalogued and indexed
- new items added by exchange, donation, purchase or download
- ongoing indexing of older material
- open-access, itemised catalogue unique in world vexillology
- updated annually | learn more | download
- member exclusive — twice-yearly ‘New in the Library’ bulletin
- subject indexes
William Crampton Library | enquire
We welcome enquiries from individuals and organisations worldwide:
- Flag Institute members | other vexillologists | flagmakers | schools and colleges | academic researchers | publishers | film, TV, theatre and media companies | government, local and national | diplomatic services | community groups | sports clubs and governing bodies | historic houses | visitor attractions …
To find out more or to make an enquiry: please email
Please note: pending relocation, the library is currently closed to visitors.
