Herm’s Flag
Sep11

Herm’s Flag

Herm’s flag hasn’t actually been around that long – only since the 1950s. The flag, like that of Sark isn’t a ‘national ‘ flag at all but is rather that of the tenant and not the island.

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The Origin of The Union Jack
May08

The Origin of The Union Jack

Is the Union Jack the coolest flag in the world? Well, it’s certainly one of the most recognisable. An instant design classic that is forever associated with Britain, the Queen and Empire. But how did it come about?

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A History of Guernsey’s Official (& Unofficial) Island Flags
Jul06

A History of Guernsey’s Official (& Unofficial) Island Flags

A History of Guernsey’s Official (& Unofficial) Island Flags

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Old Glory – The Evolution of the American Flag
Jul03

Old Glory – The Evolution of the American Flag

The Flag of the United States, affectionately referred to as ‘Old Glory’ by the Americans, must be one of the most well known and recognised flags on the planet. But its didn’t always exist in its current form, and its history is every bit as interesting as the story behind the formation of the “United States”.

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Some Random Guernsey Factoids
Jun21

Some Random Guernsey Factoids

Some rather random factoids about our island home of Guernsey …

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Flags of the World
Jul08

Flags of the World

I’ve always been interested in flags. Fascinated in how they embody identity, nationality, pride, a sense of belonging. People can love them, hate them and even die for them. I like to collect the flags of the numerous countries that I’ve visited. Here are a few and their origins and symbolisms… Australia The Australian flag has a dark royal blue base with a depiction of the British Union Jack in the upper left...

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Flags of the Channel Islands
Mar25

Flags of the Channel Islands

Many of the flags recall links to the The Duchy of Normandy. The Duchy stems from the Viking invasions of France in the 8th century. It was created by the treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte in 911 out of concessions made by King Charles, and granted to Rollo.

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