I lived in the U.K. from '02 through '04, and for a short time was a little confused because of the use of different country flags in this British territory. This article describes the main flags currently flown from British flag poles and other British objects.
Perhaps one of the better known international flags is the national flag of England, which features a red cross also called the St George's cross. This cross has been in use for hundreds of years, starting in the 13th century.
The use of the red cross of St George started likely when Christians chose to feature it on their garments; it became increasingly popular on vessels of all kinds. It was attached to naval flag poles for a long time. At times however, it will be confused for the flag of the Church of England. Many however living internationally are very much aware of the design of the flag of England, as featured in modern-day events of all kinds.
One off shore flag is the banner flown on behalf of Jersey. Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is a separate administration from Guernsey, another Channel Island. At one time Jersey was owned by the Duke of Normandy. In the early thirteenth century however it became a separate crown dependency. Like other islands, the Germans claimed it during the years of World War 2. The saltire of St Patrick was inadvertently adopted by Jersey fairly recently
Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands, and located further from the main island of the United Kingdom than it is from the republic of France. Even though it belongs to the monarchy, the island is under rule of its own government. For years, the flag hoisted on local flagpoles was the flag that featured the St. George's Cross. This was changed in 1985 however, when a cross like that seen on the "gonfanon" of William the Conqueror was added over the red one.
In the past, the flag of Northern Ireland was not the Union Jack. This territory's flag existed from 1953 to '72 and was a banner of the arms of the government of Northern Ireland. Since the imposition by direct rule by Britain in 1972, it was only used as a loyalist emblem.
Most of these historical flags are easily be found and thus purchased in bigger and smaller stores in and outside of the United Kingdom, and are made from excellent fabrics for use with home and garden type flag poles.
Perhaps one of the better known international flags is the national flag of England, which features a red cross also called the St George's cross. This cross has been in use for hundreds of years, starting in the 13th century.
The use of the red cross of St George started likely when Christians chose to feature it on their garments; it became increasingly popular on vessels of all kinds. It was attached to naval flag poles for a long time. At times however, it will be confused for the flag of the Church of England. Many however living internationally are very much aware of the design of the flag of England, as featured in modern-day events of all kinds.
One off shore flag is the banner flown on behalf of Jersey. Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is a separate administration from Guernsey, another Channel Island. At one time Jersey was owned by the Duke of Normandy. In the early thirteenth century however it became a separate crown dependency. Like other islands, the Germans claimed it during the years of World War 2. The saltire of St Patrick was inadvertently adopted by Jersey fairly recently
Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands, and located further from the main island of the United Kingdom than it is from the republic of France. Even though it belongs to the monarchy, the island is under rule of its own government. For years, the flag hoisted on local flagpoles was the flag that featured the St. George's Cross. This was changed in 1985 however, when a cross like that seen on the "gonfanon" of William the Conqueror was added over the red one.
In the past, the flag of Northern Ireland was not the Union Jack. This territory's flag existed from 1953 to '72 and was a banner of the arms of the government of Northern Ireland. Since the imposition by direct rule by Britain in 1972, it was only used as a loyalist emblem.
Most of these historical flags are easily be found and thus purchased in bigger and smaller stores in and outside of the United Kingdom, and are made from excellent fabrics for use with home and garden type flag poles.
About the Author:
Author is a former flagpole expert with over thirty years of experience in the area of flag poles.
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