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Map of registered Hebrides and West of Scotland Flags, 10 May 2019

Three Hebridean flag competitions

A competition to find flags for Eriskay, Benbecula and North Uist is now open, with a closing date of 7 June 2019. We believe this is the first time three distinct communities have united to run competitions in parallel. A steering group representing each Community Council and several other local organisations is coordinating the process. […]

Hampshire flag – horizontal bicolour of red with a yellow coronet above yellow with a red and white Tudor rose

Hampshire Flag & Day recognised

After receiving support from organisations across the county, the Flag Institute has recognised the Hampshire county flag and county day. Through its Chair, Caroline Birch, Lymington and District Historical Society fronted the campaign, while other supporters included Hampshire Hockey Association. The Hampshire Flag, however, represents the whole community rather than specific institutions. The flag is […]

Flag Institute logo, former pattern

Spring Conference 2019: tickets available

Tickets are now available for the Flag Institute Spring Conference, taking place on 23 March 2019 at Imperial College London. Further details of speakers will follow.    

Michael Faul, 2004

In memoriam: Michael Faul

It is with great sadness that we announce the death on 1 January 2019 of Michael Faul MA FF FFI, former Secretary of the Flag Institute and the long-time Editor of Flagmaster. Michael was a dedicated servant of the Flag Institute and one of the leading authorities on flags in the immediate post-Crampton/Smith era. In […]