Design a community flag for Cumbria! Many English counties already have community flags, but Cumbria doesn’t – yet! An official county flag was created in 1974 for use by councils and public buildings. However, a community flag for Cumbria will belong to everyone. It will celebrate Cumbria’s heritage and culture, raise its profile nationally, express […]
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The many crosses of St George
The St George’s Cross, a red cross on a white background, is recognised worldwide as the flag of England. King Richard I, the Lionheart (1157–99) reputedly adopted St George’s Cross as his flag in the late 12th century, during the crusades. English soldiers also used red crosses throughout succeeding centuries, among many other religious flags […]
65% think the Union Flag should change if Scotland leaves
In a recent Flag Institute survey, almost 65 per cent of respondents think the Union Flag SHOULD change if Scotland becomes independent. The Scottish Government plans to hold a referendum of the Scottish electorate on Thursday 18 September 2014. It will ask the question, ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ As the UK’s national vexillological […]
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