British Flag Collection (#4)

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

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

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

Europe, England, LOndon, Leadenhall Market

The capitol of the Virginia colony during the 18th century... Williamsburg, Va. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
The capitol of the Virginia colony during the 18th century, which was reconstructed and restored to its original state by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. during the 1930 s, Williamsburg, Va

Banquet given to Lord Salisbury and Hartington by the Nonconformist Unionist Association, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Banquet given to Lord Salisbury and Hartington by the Nonconformist Unionist Association, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Lieutenant Graham Planting the Standard, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lieutenant Graham Planting the Standard, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Hartington addressing a Liberal Unionist meeting at Inverness, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Lord Hartington addressing a Liberal Unionist meeting at Inverness, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Naval Mobilisation, "War is declared and we put to sea, 1888. Creator: J Nash
The Naval Mobilisation, " War is declared and we put to sea, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 8th. 1888, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday September 8th. 1888, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Big Parade, 1917 (oil on panel)
651076 The Big Parade, 1917 (oil on panel) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 20.4x22.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Big Parade. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935). Oil on panel

Hoisting the Union Jack in the Far North, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho)
IL283072 Hoisting the Union Jack in the Far North, illustration from The Romance of Canada (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S. (1878-1939); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Leaders of Soudan Campaign 1884-5 (chromolitho)
3697394 Leaders of Soudan Campaign 1884-5 (chromolitho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Sir Charles Wilson (1836-1905), British Army officer

Heroes of the Soudan 1885 (chromolitho)
3697393 Heroes of the Soudan 1885 (chromolitho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842- 85) British Army intelligence officer

Englishmen (Igirisujin), 1861. Creator: Yoshikazu
Englishmen (Igirisujin), 1861

1988 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Elf Turbo at Silverstone, Europa Cup round 4. Creator: Unknown
1988 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Elf Turbo at Silverstone, Europa Cup round 4

The Gordon Highlanders: Captain and Subaltern officer with the Kings Colours, 1933. British Army soldiers in traditional Scottish kilts, with the Union Jack flag

The Gordon Highlanders, 1936. Creator: Percy Frederick Seaton Spence
The Gordon Highlanders, 1936. Scottish regiment lowering the Union flag as the royal carriage passes along Constitution Hill in London. In the distance is the Wellington Arch

Hoisting the British Flag at Cape Town, 1815 (colour litho)
5216455 Hoisting the British Flag at Cape Town, 1815 (colour litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoisting the British Flag at Cape Town, 1815)

Our Latest Acquisition in the Far East, hoisting the British Flag at Taipo (litho)
1051852 Our Latest Acquisition in the Far East, hoisting the British Flag at Taipo (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Opening up of Nigeria, the Capture of Yola (b / w photo)
1629247 The Opening up of Nigeria, the Capture of Yola (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening up of Nigeria, the Capture of Yola)

The Fighting between Portuguese and British South Africa Companys Troops in South Africa
1062549 The Fighting between Portuguese and British South Africa Companys Troops in South Africa, Incidents during the Companys Expedition to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School

Rustenburg, the First Town in the Transvaal where the British Flag was hoisted (engraving)
1106398 Rustenburg, the First Town in the Transvaal where the British Flag was hoisted (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustenburg)

The Transvaal War, the Surrender of Johannesburg (litho)
1600677 The Transvaal War, the Surrender of Johannesburg (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, the Surrender of Johannesburg)

The Founding of Australia by Capt. Arthur Phillip, 26th January 1788
BAL5814 The Founding of Australia by Capt. Arthur Phillip, 26th January 1788 by Talmage, Algernon Mayow (1871-1939); Commonwealth Club, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas)
824162 The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic, (oil on canvas) by Ward, John of Hull (1798-1849); 35.7x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swan and Isabella Whaling in the Arctic)

The division of New Guinea between the British and the Germans, 1884 (litho)
STC373325 The division of New Guinea between the British and the Germans, 1884 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Grenadiers, illustration from A Picture Song Book
IL314851 The British Grenadiers, illustration from A Picture Song Book, 1910 (colour litho) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Memorial Service to Gordon at Khartoum (litho)
1606535 The Memorial Service to Gordon at Khartoum (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Memorial Service to Gordon at Khartoum)

Views of Cronstadt (engraving)
1608463 Views of Cronstadt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Cronstadt. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1855)

The Burmah Expedition (engraving)
1623102 The Burmah Expedition (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burmah Expedition)

The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria (litho)
1600675 The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, the Occupation of Pretoria)

The New British Possession in the Eastern Archipaelago (engraving)
1096152 The New British Possession in the Eastern Archipaelago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New British Possession in the Eastern Archipaelago)

Annexation of New Guinea as a Crown Colony, by Dr William McGregor, CMG, the Newly Appointed Administrator (engraving)
1041695 Annexation of New Guinea as a Crown Colony, by Dr William McGregor, CMG, the Newly Appointed Administrator (engraving) by English School

Christmas in British Columbia (chromolitho)
1054815 Christmas in British Columbia (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas in British Columbia)

Land Ahoy!, 1864 (oil on canvas)
CH402097 Land Ahoy!, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Morris, Philip Richard (1838-1902); 44.4x53.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The British Dominions beyond the Seas, the Birth of Cape Colony (litho)
1601352 The British Dominions beyond the Seas, the Birth of Cape Colony (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes in Kowloon City (b / w photo)
1599045 Scenes in Kowloon City (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Kowloon City. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1899)

Annexation of the Gilbert Islands (engraving)
1603521 Annexation of the Gilbert Islands (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annexation of the Gilbert Islands)

A British Frigate in Pursuit of a French Frigate (oil on canvas)
REA193376 A British Frigate in Pursuit of a French Frigate (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); 30.4x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eRoyal Exchange Art Gallery at Cork Street

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"The British Flag: A Symbol of History, Unity, and Pride" The iconic British flag, also known as the Union Jack, holds a rich history that spans centuries. From its origins in the Battle of Trafalgar depicted in an oil on canvas masterpiece to its presence in modern-day landmarks around the world, this flag represents the resilience and spirit of Great Britain. In 1944, during World War II, Robert Baden-Powell designed a Scouts Enrolment Card featuring the British flag. This symbol of patriotism served as a reminder to young scouts about their duty towards their country. Across continents and oceans, one can find glimpses of the British flag proudly displayed. London Bridge may have found a new home in Lake Havasu, Arizona but it still bears witness to this enduring symbol. Even Her Majesty Queen Victoria's first entry into Brighton was marked by waving flags that showcased national pride. Not limited to land-based structures alone, even financial institutions like the Bank of Scotland building proudly display this emblematic design. Its presence serves as a constant reminder of Britain's economic prowess and stability. The General Strike in May 1926 saw workers unite under this powerful banner demanding fair treatment and better working conditions. The Union Jack flying high alongside Big Ben stands as an everlasting testament to these struggles for justice. Victory Day Procession held in London on July 19th, 1919 captured through an unknown artist's lens showcases jubilant crowds celebrating triumph over adversity with flags fluttering above them. Beyond borders lies Leadenhall Market nestled within England's vibrant capital city - London. Here too you will find stalls adorned with merchandise bearing the unmistakable image of the Union Jack; reminding visitors from all corners of Europe about Britain's cultural heritage. Even amidst Antarctica's icy landscapes at Port Lockroy British Antarctic Base on Wiencke Island Gentoo penguins waddle past displaying their own version of national pride – donning the colors of the British flag.