The Flag Institute has launched its latest flag guide, Creating Local & Community Flags, at the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). Read the DCLG press release here: – New guide for communities to design their own flags. Pictured is the North Riding Flag with Chief Executive Charles Ashburner, Chief Vexillologist Graham Bartram and […]
Trafalgar flags
The National Maritime Museum is appealing for funds to secure two surviving flags from the battle of Trafalgar (1805). The first is a Union Flag, flown from HMS Minotaur. The second is an Austrian ensign, which may come from the Neptuno, a vessel captured at Trafalgar by Minotaur and Spartiate. The museum plans to display […]
Revised presentations
After some spring cleaning the Members’ Area now features several newly revised presentations. Thanks to John Cartledge for his ongoing attention to detail in updating his presentations and narratives. Please do check out these very well-researched pieces.
Flags to fly for new prince
After the birth of a son to their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, HM Government buildings should fly the Union Flag at full mast from 8am until 8pm on Tuesday 23 July 2013. Local authorities, companies and individuals may wish to follow this request but do not need to do so. Devolved […]
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