South Uist will have the first officially recognised community flag in the Outer Hebrides. The design has entered the UK Flag Registry here. It will also enter the official records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, which approves all flags in Scotland. The flag is a white-edged blue Nordic cross on a green background, […]
Bloxwich added to Black Country community flags
The Black Country town of Bloxwich is the latest addition to UK Flag Registry. It features a green and black cross on white with a tree and lion that recall legends and events in the town’s past. You can view the flag here. Bloxwich follows the growing national trend for community flags but also a […]
Half-masting for London Bridge
Following the terrorist attack and tragic deaths at London Bridge and Borough Market, it is appropriate to fly flags at half-mast on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. HM Government should issue further guidance on Monday. In the UK you may fly the national flag at half-mast whenever you feel it is appropriate. You should remove any […]
Cinque Ports sea change
The Cinque Ports have a new flag in the UK Flag Registry. Last year the Cinque Ports Authority asked the Flag Institute to develop a community flag, allowing the Authority to maintain exclusive use of the traditional banner. The Communities Vexillologist reverse-engineered the traditional banner by taking and extending the gold ships on blue, and […]
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