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The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is a symbol deeply rooted in British history and culture

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas)
824219 The Battle of Trafalgar, (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 340.5x218.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Trafalgar. English School, 19th Century)

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. Artist: John Singleton Copley

The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. Artist: John Singleton Copley
The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, 1783. France invaded Jersey on 5 January 1781 and, following the fall of its capital St Helier, the governor surrendered the island

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850)

Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena, 8 August 1815, (c1850). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) surrendered to a British naval officer

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: London Film Festival Poster - 1965

London Film Festival Poster - 1965
Poster from the 9th London Film Festival - 1965

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Palace Pier, (Brighton Pier), Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Palace Pier, (Brighton Pier), Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho)

The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho)
2778113 The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Telephone Box

London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Telephone Box
UK, England, London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Telephone Box

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Film Poster for Peter Hunts Shout at the Devil (1976)

Film Poster for Peter Hunts Shout at the Devil (1976)
Lee Marvin Roger Moore Barbara Parkins ian Holm Rene Kolldehoff

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell

Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). Creator: Robert Baden-Powell
Design for Scouts Enrolment Card, (1944). A scout stands under the scouting motto: Be Prepared. On the right is an image of St George, patron saint of England, killing the dragon

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Rally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Rally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Rally Round the Flag: Every Fit Man Wanted, 1914, (1935). Recruiting poster appealing to British men to join up and fight in the First World War

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Big Ben with Union flag, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London

Big Ben with Union flag, Westminster, UNESCO World Heritage Site, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding

UK. London. Regent Street. Union Jack decorations for Royal Wedding
Celebrating marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Street Party in Pinnington Road Gorton North in celebration of the coronation of Queen

Street Party in Pinnington Road Gorton North in celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. May 1953

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Lady Chapel, Liverpool Cathedral, 1926

The Lady Chapel, Liverpool Cathedral, 1926. Designed by Giles Gilbert Scott and built on St James Mount, in the centre of Liverpool, this is the second largest Anglican cathedral in the world

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: British military discipline, 19th century

British military discipline, 19th century. A soldier, tied to the triangle, being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Jamaica House, Cherry Garden Street, Bermondsey, London, 1826

Jamaica House, Cherry Garden Street, Bermondsey, London, 1826

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942

The Union Jack Flies Over Tobruk, 1942. From The War Illustrated Volume 6 edited by Sir John Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, 1942]

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Mounted soldier of the Household Cavalry along The Mall, London, England

Mounted soldier of the Household Cavalry along The Mall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Her Majesty Queen Victorias First Entry into Brighton Oct

Her Majesty Queen Victorias First Entry into Brighton Oct
985719 Her Majesty Queen Victorias First Entry into Brighton Oct. 4th 1837, 1837 (watercolour, pen and ink, pencil) by Cruikshank

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: South view of the Tower of London with boats on the River Thames, 1776

South view of the Tower of London with boats on the River Thames, 1776

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London

The Cenotaph, Whitehall, London. The Cenotaph is the site of the annual national service of remembrance when those who fell in the Great War and subsequent conflicts are remembered

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). The last Hanoverian king of Britain, William (1765-1837) succeeded his elder brother, George IV

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Defeat of the Insurgents by Sir John Colborne at St Eustache, 25 November 1837, (1877)

Defeat of the Insurgents by Sir John Colborne at St Eustache, 25 November 1837, (1877). Battle between the British and the French during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, 31 August 1918, (1926)

Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, 31 August 1918, (1926)
Field Marshal Douglas Haig reviewing Canadian troops, Drocourt-Queant, France, 31 August 1918. Two days later the Canadians attacked and broke through the German defences of the Drocourt-Queant Line

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole, 17 January 1909

The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole, 17 January 1909
The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole from Left - Dr. Mackay, Professor David, Douglas Mawson, 17 January 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: George duke of Cambridge statue, Whitehall, London, England, UK

George duke of Cambridge statue, Whitehall, London, England, UK

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Uncovering the equestrian statue of the late Field Marshal Lord Combermere at Chester, 1865

Uncovering the equestrian statue of the late Field Marshal Lord Combermere at Chester, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Uncovering the equestrian statue of the late Field Marshal Lord Combermere at Chester, 1865. Sir Edward Cust, introduced by Earl Grosvenor

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common... 1865

Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common... 1865. Creator: Unknown
Admiral Sir Michael Seymour presenting the Victoria Cross, on Southsea Common, to three of the Naval Brigade engaged at Simonosaki, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Opening of Alexandra Park at Oldham, 1865. The new public park at Oldham, near Manchester, which has been constructed mainly by the labour of the factory people thrown out of regular employment by

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Entertainment to four thousand school children at Dudley, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Entertainment to four thousand school children at Dudley, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Entertainment to four thousand school children at Dudley, 1865. Mr. Frederick Smith, of The Priory, was unanimously elected first Mayor. To mark his appreciation of the honour conferred upon him, Mr

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865. Creator: Smyth
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: arrival of the French fleet - the Solferino saluting the English flag, 1865....the flag of the Minister of Marine received a salute from the Victory

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865

The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The New Zealand Chief, William Thompson, negotiating with Brigadier-General Carey, 1865. Engraving of a sketch by Major Tupper

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the First Turf of the Great Southern Railway at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. W. B

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Earl...placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, 1862

The Earl...placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, [Plymouth], 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Mrs. Howard Paul's Beehive, at the Royal Dramatic College Festival, in the Crystal Palace, 1865

Mrs. Howard Paul's Beehive, at the Royal Dramatic College Festival, in the Crystal Palace, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Howard Paul's Beehive, at the Royal Dramatic College Festival, in the Crystal Palace, [Sydenham], 1865. The annual festival

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales...Quadrangle of Somerset House

Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales...Quadrangle of Somerset House, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales in the Quadrangle of Somerset House, [London], 1864....a vast quantity of coloured bunting had been employed in...the decoration of

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864

The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The siege operations in St. Mary's Creek, Chatham: boats advancing to the assault, 1864. Mock battle. View of...the advance of the Royal Marines in the boats which conveyed them up St

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Penzance, 1865. Creator: Unknown

The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Penzance, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Penzance, [Cornwall]. 1865. The Prince and Princess [future King Edward VII and queen Alexandra], having reached the top of the stairs

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: New building for the Masonic Institution for Boys, opened on Saturday last, 1865. Creator: Unknown

New building for the Masonic Institution for Boys, opened on Saturday last, 1865. Creator: Unknown
New building for the Masonic Institution for Boys, opened on Saturday last, [Tottenham, London], 1865. A...spacious school-house...for the education of the sons of decayed or deceased

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865

Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, At Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ball on board H.M.S. Victory, at Portsmouth, at the Centenary Festival of the ship, 1865. The Victory, Nelson's flagship in the Battle of Trafalgar, hallowed by the memory of his death

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Turning the first turf of the Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway, 1864. The line...will go from the capital city to Chascomus

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons Hall, 1864

Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons Hall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons Hall, Great Queen-street, [London], 1864. This edifice is to provide a central gathering-place for the Freemasons

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving an address at the Nine Elms railway station, 1864

Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving an address at the Nine Elms railway station, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving an address at the Nine Elms railway station, 1864. View of...the interior of the large goods shed at the Nine Elms station of the London

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864

Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. View of...the picturesque old Bargate, in Southampton, at eleven o'clock on the Monday

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth

The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth
The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. The first turret-ship of the British Navy, the Royal Sovereign, which has been converted from an ordinary three-decker into her present form under

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: 1970 Monaco GP

1970 Monaco GP
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - MAY 10: Piers Courage, De Tomaso 308 Ford during the Monaco GP at Circuit de Monaco on Sunday May 10, 1970 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Denmark: arrival at the Castle of Bernstorf, 1864. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Scandinavia

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
H.M.S. TRAFALGAR (Brit.), between c1910 and c1915

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Sketches from British Columbia: Lilloett, on the Fraser River, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Sketches from British Columbia: Lilloett, on the Fraser River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from British Columbia: Lilloett, on the Fraser River, 1864....a bird's-eye view, of the little town of Lilloett, situated on the right bank of the Fraser River

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Launch of the Turkish iron-clad frigate Sultan Mahmoud, at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1864

Launch of the Turkish iron-clad frigate Sultan Mahmoud, at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the Turkish iron-clad frigate Sultan Mahmoud, at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1864. Ship...built for the Sultan of Turkey by the Thames Ironworks Company...of 4221 tons burden; its

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Creator: C. R

Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Creator: C. R
Arrival of the Governor-General of India at the Lahore railway station, 1864. Engraving of a photograph by Messrs. Raybon

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Farewell banquet to the 109th Regiment at Kurrachee, [modern Karachi, Pakistan], 1864....the European residents...gave a farewell entertainment to that gallant corps...the whole regiment

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Peninsular and Oriental Company's new paddle-wheel steamer Nyanza, 1864. Creator: Smyth

The Peninsular and Oriental Company's new paddle-wheel steamer Nyanza, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The Peninsular and Oriental Company's new paddle-wheel steamer Nyanza, 1864. A ship built by the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company from designs by Mr. G. C

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Kilties enter 71st Regt. Armory, July 1917. Canadian Highlander soldiers (Kilties) entering the 71st Regiment Armory, Park Avenue (between East 33rd and 4th streets), New York City

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Captured German mine-layer, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service

Captured German mine-layer, 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Captured German mine-layer, 1916. A UC-5 German mine-layer submarine which was captured by British forces on April 27, 1916

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the New Zealand Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862....some articles of furniture

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. View of...the moment when the stone was lowered from the little steam-boat the Wye

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864

Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. The foundation-stone of the new bridge to connect the north and south portions of the city...was laid

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. M'Craw. A hundred boys at least will be taught in the school, fifty of them boarders

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Low-Lights Dock at Tynemouth, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Low-Lights Dock at Tynemouth, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Low-Lights Dock at Tynemouth, 1864. Rain-soaked celebrations marking the start of work at the mouth of the River Tyne

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train... 1864

Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train... 1864. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Cape Town and Wellington Railway: arrival of the first train at Wellington Station, 1864. This is the only considerable railway undertaking begun in South Africa

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Festival at Hartford Mill, Oldham, given by Mr. Platt to 8000 of his workpeople, 1864

Festival at Hartford Mill, Oldham, given by Mr. Platt to 8000 of his workpeople, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Festival at Hartford Mill, Oldham, given by Mr. Platt to 8000 of his workpeople, 1864. In celebration of the attainment of his majority by Mr. Henry Platt, son of Mr

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864

The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales embarking at Dundee for Denmark on Saturday last, 1864....the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their infant son, Prince Albert Victor

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864

Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. The British prime minister unveils a statue by Carlo Marochetti. The figure is cast in bronze, and is 7 ft

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Cecil Arden, May 1918. Cecil Arden (1894-1989), an American mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Cecil Arden, May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Cecil Arden, May 1918. Cecil Arden (1894-1989), an American mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, appearing at a World War I Liberty Bond rally in front of Federal Hall, Wall Street

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Liberty Parade, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Liberty Parade, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Liberty Parade, 1917 or 1918. Women with American and British flags marching in a parade to support Liberty bonds during World War I, New York City

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Butchers shop is sold for £100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans

Butchers shop is sold for £100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans
Butchers shop is sold for £ 100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire. 1961

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: HM Submarine Revenge was launched at Cammell Lairds in Birkenhead, Merseyside yesterday

HM Submarine Revenge was launched at Cammell Lairds in Birkenhead, Merseyside yesterday. 18th March 1968

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and Other Officers, at the Entrance to their

General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and Other Officers, at the Entrance to their " Dug-Out". 1901. Lord Edward Cecil was in the town of Mafeking during siege by the Boers

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Victory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Victory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Victory Day Procession, London, 19 July 1919, (c1920)....view in Whitehall as the naval section in the procession passed the Duke of Cambridge memorial - with the cenotaph

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Patriotic crowds celebrate outside the London home of British colonel Robert Baden-Powell after his part in the relief of the British-held town in South Africa

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Armistice Day, London, 11 November 1918, (1935). A scene in Whitehall at 11 o clock on November 11th, 1918, when it was known that at long last hostilities has ceased

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: H. M. S. Victory, 1936. Creator: Unknown

H. M. S. Victory, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Victory", 1936. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765. She was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: Unknown

Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: Unknown
Cover of " The Sphere", coronation number, June 1911. Actual scenes of the coronation of King George V: the ceremony

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955)

His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Union Jack flags and Duke of York monument, London, England

Union Jack flags and Duke of York monument, London, England

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Union Jack flags on Regent Street, London, England

Union Jack flags on Regent Street, London, England

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Union flags and Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England

Union flags and Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: National Flags at Jermyn Street, London, England, United Kingdom

National Flags at Jermyn Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Red Telephone Box at The Strand, London, England, United Kingdom

Red Telephone Box at The Strand, London, England, United Kingdom



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The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is a symbol deeply rooted in British history and culture. Its iconic design represents the unity of England, Scotland, and Ireland under one sovereign nation. One significant event that showcases the power and resilience of this flag is "The Battle of Trafalgar. " This historic naval battle fought in 1805 saw Admiral Lord Nelson lead the Royal Navy to victory against Napoleon's forces. The painting "The Battle of Trafalgar" captures this momentous occasion on canvas, immortalizing the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought under the Union Flag. Another pivotal moment depicted through art is "Napoleon goes aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena. " Painted around 1850, it portrays Napoleon Bonaparte's exile after his defeat at Waterloo. As he boards the ship with a backdrop featuring the Union Flag fluttering proudly in the wind, it symbolizes Britain's triumph over one of history's most formidable adversaries. "The Death of Major Peirson" by John Singleton Copley transports us back to January 1781 during an intense battle between British and French forces on Jersey Island. Amidst chaos and danger, Major Francis Peirson valiantly defends his country while holding onto a tattered Union Flag. His heroic sacrifice reminds us that this flag represents not just a piece of cloth but also unwavering courage and loyalty. Moving away from historical events captured on canvas, we see how popular culture embraces this emblematic flag. The London Film Festival Poster from 1965 incorporates elements like Big Ben alongside vibrant colors inspired by our beloved national banner. It serves as a reminder that even within modern artistic expressions, there remains an undeniable connection to our heritage. Beyond paintings or posters lies everyday life where we can witness displays of patriotism through decorations such as those seen along Regent Street for royal weddings or other celebratory occasions.

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