Following the explosion at the Manchester Arena, and the tragic deaths that resulted, it is appropriate that flags should be flown at half-mast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Further guidance should be issued by HM Government on Tuesday. In the UK you are free to fly the national flag at half-mast whenever you feel it […]
In memoriam: Whitney Smith
Whitney Smith Jr. of Winchester, Massachusetts, the preeminent scholar on all aspects of the history, symbolism, and significance of flags, died on 17 November 2016. Smith was born in Arlington, Massachusetts, on 26 February 1940. He became interested in flags at the age of five and received constant encouragement from his parents, Whitney Sr. and […]
Flag Institute adopts new flag and emblem
On 18 November 2016, the Flag Institute Council formally adopted a new flag and emblem. Dr William Crampton, founder and former Director of the Flag Institute, produced the orginal designs in 1971. Alongside a stylised ‘V’ for vexillology, they included a St George’s cross to represent our founding on St George’s Day 23 April 1971. […]
Italian earthquake: national mourning
In central Italy, in the early morning of Wednesday 24 August 2016, at least 240 people were killed when a 6.2 earthquake hit the region around Accumoli, including the town of Amatrice and the village of Pescara del Tronto. At the time of writing rescue workers are still searching for survivors amidst the ruins of the houses. Obviously current efforts […]
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