The recent registration of the new Warwickshire flag by the Flag Institute leaves England with only five counties without a county flag. The design of the new flag features the fourteenth-century bear-and-ragged-staff emblem traditionally associated with the county. The emblem received a makeover to align … Continue reading
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Kirkcudbrightshire adopts a new flag.
The county of Kirkcudbrightshire has adopted a new flag, becoming the fourth Scottish county to do so. The design was created by Philip Tibbetts, supported by the county’s Lord Lieutenant, Sir Malcolm Ross, seen here with the new flag and duly registered by both the Lord Lyon, … Continue reading
12 June 2016
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The Staffordshire flag over the church of Saint Lawrence, Gnosall
Cycling the historic counties in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Mark Williams is cycling the historic counties of England with friends from 28 May in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The journey was inspired by Engel’s England – a book about the counties published back in 2014 – and is in memory of Laurie Engel, the … Continue reading
Huntingdonshire Flag at Pathfinder House on Huntingdonshire Day 2016
Staffordshire County Flag
Design supported by the Staffordshire Heritage Group wins the vote for the new Staffordshire flag. Continue reading
Vote for the new Staffordshire Flag!
A vote on the new Staffordshire flag has been established by the Flag Institute, following a request by the Staffordshire Heritage Group to register this Chevron and Knot flag. The online poll is located on the Flag Institute’s website. Only those who live or work in … Continue reading
New Caithness Flag
The new flag of our northernmost county, Caithness, has been revealed at a ceremony attended by Scotland’s highest heraldic authority, the Lord Lyon and various civic dignitaries. The ceremony may be viewed here http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/New-Caithness-flag-unveiled-at-Wick-ceremony-26012016.htm
Rutland Flag Registered
A new county flag registered. Following research by ABC and approaches to the Rutland High Sheriff, the local council has released its armorial banner for public use and the design has now been registered by the Flag Institute as the county flag of Rutland. Read more … Continue reading
Historic Counties Convention 24 October 2015
Join us in York for the Historic Counties Convention on 24 October 2015. Visit http://abcounties.com/countycon for more information.
20 September 2015
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