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    The history of the Union flag
    Flags History World flags

    The Union flag is steeped in history. Learn more about how the design came together, and its global impact, plus your purchase options.

    27th Sep 2024
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    Well-known flags and their history
    Flags History World flags

    Explore some of the well-known flags that have played pivotal roles throughout history, the stories behind them and their symbolism.

    18th Sep 2024
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    St George’s Day and the symbolism of the English flag
    Flags History World flags

    St George’s Day celebrates the patron saint of England. Learn about the flag of St George and its symbolism.

    23rd Apr 2024
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    St Cuthbert’s Feast Day and the Symbolism of the County Flag
    Flags History

    On 20th March, County Durham celebrates its patron saint, St Cuthbert’s feast day. Learn the role the county flag plays in the celebrations.

    20th Mar 2024
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    Flagpoles as architectural pieces
    Flagpoles historical buildings flagpoles History

    Read some of the ways in which flagpoles may be seen as architectural pieces, rather than purely practical additions to a structure.

    7th Feb 2024
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    The flags of the Home Nations
    Flags History

    Learn about the origins of the flags of the Home Nations: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland plus the Union Flags

    26th Jan 2023
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    St Andrew’s Day: A celebration of Saint Andrew
    History

    St Andrew has been the patron of Scotland for hundreds of years, but why? We look at who he was the history behind the flag of Scotland.

    23rd Nov 2022
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    Get ready for the Commonwealth Games
    Flags History

    Learn about the history of the Commonwealth Games, and show your support by flying your country’s flag with pride!

    15th Jul 2022
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    Harrison Flagpoles – Six Generations of Tenacity and Ingenuity
    History

    Read about how Harrison Flagpoles continues to thrive even almost 170 years after the flagpole company was started.

    23rd Jun 2021
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    How significant are flags?
    Flags History

    The significance of flags is often overlooked. So, we ask the question; We ask how significant are flags in our recent blog

    1st Sep 2020
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