There are many different English flags hoisted from British and other flag poles. Different British flags are hoisted within the United Kingdom. Flags of countries within the U.K. include England, Scotland, Wales and (in the past) Northern Ireland.
One of the popular flags I observed hoisted on British flag poles was the flag of England. This flag shows the St George’s cross, which has been in popular use since the 1200′s century. I was told at the time that the Red Cross has been in use for hundreds of years, starting with the Crusades many hundreds of years ago.
Over time, this flag-design was used more often. For example, the cross of St George was hoisted on naval flagpoles on ships for years. Today, the cross is flown on a jack on behalf of an admiral. Some on land have confused the flag-design for the one that is used on behalf of the Church of England. During today’s many professional sport’s events, including the world cup and such, the St George’s cross is very easy to observe.
There is an important difference between the flags flown by Wales and England. This flag is derived from a badge-flag of the Tudor period. It is in the Tudor livery colors of green and white (also symbolized by the leek), with the traditional Red Dragon on top. It was given official status by a government statement in ’58 after an unsuccessful attempt to substitute it with one bearing the royal badge of Wales.
The Isle of Man was sold to Scotland during the thirteenth century and ceded subsequently to the kingdom of England. The Manx name for the island is “Ellan Vannin.” The government is called the “Tynwald.” The emblem of the Isle of Man is an old one and has been used on the island’s flag for at least three hundred years.
Another regional flag flown from British historic flagpoles, was the flag of Northern Ireland. It was in use from ’53 till ’72, and featured the arms of the government of the area. In today’s world the Union Jack is hoisted on local flag poles in this part of the UK.
Most historic ensigns and such can easily be found and thus can be bought in bigger and smaller stores in and outside of the United Kingdom, and are made from excellent materials for use with garden type flagpoles.
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