Flags Collection (page 4)

Map, Britain -- Spearhead of Attack, WW2. Date: 1940s

The Royal Visit by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Grampound Road, Cornwall. 15th July 1903
The Royal visit in 1903 by the Prince of Wales (later King George V) and Princess Mary, leaving the station at Grampound Road in an open carriage

Inner harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 5th June 1909
The northern side of the inner harbour with boats at anchor. Some of those that can be identified including FY4 Ella, FY262, FY560, FY67, FY191, FY129, FY91, FY375, FY194, FY181, FY759, FY98, FY37

WW1 - German anti-British propaganda postcard - Caught and Trapped - a duplicitous British Army Officer is captured by the forces of the Central Powers trying to smuggle a machine gun to his men

King Farouk - Ruler of Egypt - Eid Greeting Card
King Farouk (1920-1965) - Ruler of Egypt - Eid Greeting Card. Farouk reigned from 1936-1965. Date: 1930s

WWI - The Lion Roused - British Propaganda postcard full of strength, defiance and patriotism. The confidence evident in 1914... Date: 1914

Daniel Webster and quote on God granting Liberty
A postcard illustrating a quote by Daniel Webster (1782-1852) - a leading American statesman and senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War

The Great Rapprochement - Great Britain and USA
Card illustrating The Great Rapprochement - a term that was used to specifically describe the convergence of social and political objectives between the United Kingdom

Royal visit to Plymouth. The King who, with the Queen is on a two day visit to the West country, inaugurated the rebuilding of Plymouth civic centre

Ilford Fire Station decorated with flags
Ilford Fire Station, Essex, decorated with flags for a special occasion (a coronation or royal jubilee)

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

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

Venus fountain statue, Sloane Square, London, England, UK

Roll of Honour. Commemorative Art
Roll of Honour of 18158 Private F G Outlaw, Z Company, 6th Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, including photograph. Commemorative Art

Football Players of Brighton FC - May 1979 on board an open top bus, parading through the streets of Brighton celebrating their promotion to the 1st Division

Picture taken at a British base when the British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ultimatum returned after a year of successful patrolling in the Mediterranean Sea where she sank a total of 6

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

Saint James Major, c. 1315 / 1320. Creator: Simone Martini
Saint James Major, c. 1315/1320

Rustic sports in the Park - north view of Harewood House, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Rustic sports in the Park - north view of Harewood House, 1845. Celebrations at Harewood House near Leeds in Yorkshire. The events which gave rise to the Festival were the Coming of Age

Dye House at Konya-cho, Kanda, 1857. 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Dye House at Konya-cho, Kanda, 1857

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Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

France, Alsace, Strasbourg, European parliament at dusk

Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?, c1830s. Creator: GH Adcock
Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?, c1830s. Biblical scene, Acts 26: 14: And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

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

Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). Artist: Vereker Monteith Hamilton
Battle of Quatre Bras, 1815 (1906). British infantry fighting off an attack by French cavalry at the battle fought two days before Waterloo. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. V

The Battle of Texel, 1673 (c1920). Artist: Eugene Louis Gabriel Isabey
The Battle of Texel, 1673 (c1920). In 1653, the Dutch admiral Maarten Tromp was killed in a battle with the English navy off the coast of Texel, Holland

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

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

The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. The ships of the Spanish fleet are shown in combat with British vessels

Pier Head, Liverpool Date: 1903

Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA
Wilcox Pier Restaurant, Savin Rock, West Haven, Connecticut, USA. Date: 1907

Murdoch Bath House, Galveston, Texas, USA
The Murdoch Bath House, by the Sea Wall Boulevard, Galveston, Texas, USA. 1911

Australian packet ship, the Ben Nevis
Australian White Star Line packet ship, the Ben Nevis. Date: 1852

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir
A souvenir and programme of the Womens Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes

Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
People on the Boardwalk, Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Sea Scout of 1st Suva Group, Fiji, South Pacific
Leslie G. Keys, Sea Scout of the 1st Suva Group, Fiji, South Pacific, with the British flag. The mat hanging behind him is to be presented to the Chief Scout

Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper
XND76005 Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper to commemorate HMS Victory moored at Portsmouth, 1885 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; English

Denver Dry Goods Co. Building - Denver, Colorado, USA Date: circa 1910

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

Coronation Road, West Ham, will live up to its name, during Coronation, every house will be fully decorated and twenty- seven royal shields will adorn the road

A decorated Mk II tank in Farningham, Kent. 1938

Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print)
3786599 Battle of Quatre Bras in 1815 (print); (add.info.: Battle of Quatre Bras - from painting by Vereker. battle between Wellington's Anglo-Dutch army)

Belgian Revolution of 1830: episode of September 1830 on the square of the Brussels City Hall (Belgium)
LSE4315234 Belgian Revolution of 1830: episode of September 1830 on the square of the Brussels City Hall (Belgium). Painting by Gustaf Wappers (1803-1874), oil on canvas, 1835

Sketch No 1 for the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Westminster, London (colour litho)
6029512 Sketch No 1 for the Cenotaph, Whitehall, Westminster, London (colour litho) by Lutyens, Edwin Landseer (1869-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketch No 1 for the Cenotaph, Whitehall)

Centenary of the Ecole Polytechnique (colour litho)
2818497 Centenary of the Ecole Polytechnique (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Ecole Polytechnique, Paris)

The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp
CH375987 The sledge party to White Island, February 1902: Shackleton and Wilson making camp, 1902 (w/c on paper) by Wilson

Front cover of The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Celebrations Number
HJA248924 Front cover of The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Celebrations Number, 11th May 1935 (colour litho) by English School

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Flags have a way of capturing the essence of a moment, whether it's the Africa Political Map fluttering in the wind, symbolizing unity and progress across nations. Or perhaps it's the flags waving proudly at the Brighton and Hove Albion v Sheffield Wednesday Sky Bet Championship Play Off, Second match, igniting passion and rivalry on the pitch. In history, they have played significant roles too. Take HMS Victory, where flags adorned its mast as Admiral Nelson uttered his famous quote: "England expects that every man will do his duty. " And let's not forget Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution Poster from China; its vibrant red flag representing an era of change and revolution and are be seen as symbols of victory or remembrance. At the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, they were used to convey Nelson's famous signal that led to triumph against all odds. Similarly, Manchester bid farewell to its last tram with prideful flags flying high. From naval vessels like HMS Worcester in Greenhithe, Kent to advertisements like Horlicks Malted proclaiming their brand loyalty through colorful banners - they can everywhere. Even at Le Mans 24 Hour Race where Aston Martin team members stand united under their team flag before embarking on an adrenaline-fueled journey. But sometimes, flags serve a deeper purpose beyond borders and competitions. Prayer flags at Everest Base Camp in Nepal remind us of our connection with nature and spirituality amidst towering Himalayan peaks. And who can forget the Kings Own Scottish Borderers' tartan flag symbolizing bravery and heritage? Lastly, during World War II, British RAF Flying Boat Sunderland soared through skies carrying hope under its proud Union Jack flag. Whether they represent nations or movements or simply add color to our surroundings - these snippets show just how powerful and diverse they are be in shaping our world.