Union Flag Collection (page 4)

Volunteer fete at Crown, Point, near Norwich: the Review, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Volunteer fete given by Mr. Harvey, the High Sheriff of Norfolk, at Crown Point, near Norwich: the Review, 1862. A grand stand 70ft

Portion of the State Ceremonial on the Upper Terrace of the Horticultural Society's Gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Portion of the State Ceremonial on the Upper Terrace of the Horticultural Society's Gardens, [South Kensington, London], 1862

The Preston Guild Festival: the Trades Procession doubling at the triumphal arch, London-road, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Preston Guild Festival: the Trades Procession doubling at the triumphal arch, London-road, 1862. The trades...had each their appropriate emblems and banners, and a band

The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S. frigate Royal Oak, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S. frigate Royal Oak, 50 guns, 1862....the first completed of a new class of wooden vessels in the course of construction under the special

Her Majesty the Queen leaving Greenhithe in the Royal Yacht for Germany, 1862. Creator: Smyth
Her Majesty the Queen leaving Greenhithe [in Kent] in the Royal Yacht for Germany, 1862....notwithstanding the strict privacy under which it was her Majesty's desire to take her departure

Banquet to the Fusilier Guards and others of Her Majesty's Troops, 1000 in number, at St... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to the Fusilier Guards and others of Her Majesty's Troops, 1000 in number, at St. John, New Brunswick, [Canada], 1862

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)

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)

Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900

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

1992 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 16: Nigel Mansell, Williams FW14B Renault, celebrates his world championship victory as a fan waves a Union Flag during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passage of the Douro, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Passage of the Douro, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

Dinner for the poor in celebration of the coronation of King Edward VII, London, 1902. Food was provided for half a million of Londons poor for the occasion

The Start, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Start, 1886. On the left at the starting line is the Grand Old Man of politics, the Liberal Prime Minister, William Gladstone

The Dover Sailors Home, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Dover Sailors Home, 1856. The Dover Sailors Home was inaugurated on the 29th of November last by Captain Hall, R.N. of her Majesty's ship Blenheim...From a small though comfortable receptacle

Eupatoria - Residence of Captain Brock, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Eupatoria - Residence of Captain Brock, 1854. Yevpatoria is a city in Western Crimea on the Black Sea. It was the first port landed at by the allies during the Crimean War

High-Street, Barnstaple, 1854. Creator: Unknown
High-Street, Barnstaple, 1854. Celebrations at the opening of the North Devon Railway. The day was set aside for general rejoicing throughout the whole district...A procession

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

Union Jack flags on Regent Street, London, England

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

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

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

Trooping the Colour, London, England, Uk

Bandsman during Trooping the Colour, London, England, Uk

Horseguards during Trooping the Colour, London, England, Uk

UK, England, London, Whitehall, The Cenotaph

Row of piggy banks adorned with the colours of Britains Union Jack flag are seen in a
A row of piggy banks adorned with the colours of Britains Union Jack flag are displayed in a souvenir shop in London March 24, 2010

Union flags and coloured bunting hang above a street in South Belfast January 8, 2013. Violent protests continued in Northern Ireland overnight as loyalists renewed their anger against restrictions

The super blue moon is seen between British and Chinese flags raised at Tiananmen square in Beijing as British Prime Minister Theresa May visit Chinas capital, January 31, 2018

A Union Flag flies in front of the Shard skyscraper in London, Britain, February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

Clouds are seen above the Union Jack flag during the Cloud Appreciation Society s
Clouds are seen above the Union Jack flag during the Cloud Appreciation Societys gathering in Lundy, Britain, May 20, 2019. Picture taken May 20, 2019

Dawn breaks over London as votes are counted for the EU referendum, Britain June 24, 2016. REUTERS/Toby Melville TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A floral display in the design of a British Union Jack flag is seen by the side of a road in Manchester, Britain, July 29, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Cirrus clouds and some contrails are seen above a Red Ensign flag on the ferry MS
Cirrus clouds and some contrails that have spread out in the wind streak across the sky above a Red Ensign flag on the ferry MS Oldenburg during the Cloud Appreciation Societys gathering in Lundy

UK, England, Norfolk, North Norfolk, Wells-next-the-Sea Beach

UK, England, London, Shaftesbury Avenue

Europe, England, West Yorkshire, Union Flag Chair

Europe, England, LOndon, Leadenhall Market

UK, England, London, West End, Regent Street

Empire Marketing (colour lithograph)
MAN464429 Empire Marketing (colour lithograph) by Williams, Hugh (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Dobson)

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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.