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Union Flag Collection (#3)

The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, is a symbol deeply rooted in British history and culture

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Prince of Wales in Halifax - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery... 1860

The Prince of Wales in Halifax - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Halifax, [Canada] - the triumphal procession passing the Children's Gallery in the Grand Parade - from a sketch by our special artist, G.H. Andrews, 1860

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first sod of the Conway and Llanrwst Railway, 1860. This railway is designed to carry the tourists of North Wales from the London and North-Western Railway

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Orangemen's Arch at Toronto, 1860. Creator: Unknown

The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Orangemen's Arch at Toronto, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Orangemen's Arch at Toronto, 1860. The future King Edward VII in North America. The outburst of Orangeism in Upper Canada led...to several unpleasant results

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Presentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle... 1860

Presentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of a silver trumpet to the Artillery Corps and a silver bugle to the Rifle Corps, at Boston, 1860. Event held in the park of Major Hopkins. Mrs

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: H.M.S. 'Euryalus', with Prince Alfred on board, entering Simon's Bay, 1860. Creator: Unknown. H.M.S

H.M.S. "Euryalus", with Prince Alfred on board, entering Simon's Bay, 1860. Creator: Unknown. H.M.S
H.M.S. "Euryalus", with Prince Alfred on board, entering Simon's Bay, 1860. Queen Victoria's son, Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, became a naval cadet at the age of 14

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship 'Anson' at Woolwich, 1860. Creator: Smyth

Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the screw line-of-battle ship "Anson" at Woolwich, 1860. Royal Navy ship launched...in the presence of at least 5000 spectators...The band of the Woolwich division of Royal Marine

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: Unknown

Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Messrs. Forrestt's Life-Boat Building Yard, Limehouse, [London], 1860. The accompanying Engraving represents the building establishment...known as Norway Yard...where the boats of the Royal

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Crystal Palace, opened by His Royal Highness, August 25

The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Crystal Palace, opened by His Royal Highness, August 25, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Crystal Palace, opened by His Royal Highness, August 25, 1860. Exhibition hall designed by John William Hopkins

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts... 1860

Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Presentation to the Highgate Rifle Corps of a silver bugle by Miss Burdet Coutts, at Holly Lodge, Highgate, 1860. The company having taken their seats, the battalion marched up in column,

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Changing of the Guard, 20th century. Artist: Raoul Dufy

Changing of the Guard, 20th century. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Changing of the Guard, 20th century

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Creator: Unknown

The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales at Montreal - The Prince opening the Industrial Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, 1860. Exhibition hall designed by John William Hopkins....the Prince entered

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of... 1860

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park - the Earl and Countess of Derby leaving Knowsley Hall for the Review, 1860

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of... Ireland, 1857

Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of... Ireland, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of Londonderry, on Scrabo Hill, County Down, Ireland, 1857

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Opening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857

Opening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Barnsley Branch Railway: the Procession entering the Regent-Street Station, 1857. The opening ceremony consisted of a procession of the workmen employed in the construction of

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Fancy Bazaar at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Fancy Bazaar at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Fancy Bazaar at the Wellington Barracks, St. James's-Park, 1856. Fundraising in London. The committee of ladies who during the last two years have been occupied in the praiseworthy task of

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Launch of the 'Torino', at Blackwall, 1856. Creator: Edwin Weedon

Launch of the "Torino", at Blackwall, 1856. Creator: Edwin Weedon
Launch of the "Torino", at Blackwall, 1856. Steamship on the River Thames in London, ...built by Messrs. C. Mare and Co. for the Genoese Transatlantic Navigation Company...designed by Mr

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Colonel Lake and Captain Thompson, at Hull, 1856. Event to welcome the return of...two of the heroic defenders of the city of Kars [Crimean War]

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856

The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Portsmouth - Triumphal Monument on Southsea Common, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Hampshire

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. It was calculated by those accustomed to estimate numbers of people congregated together that 50

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - School Children's Festival, in the Public Walks, 1856

The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - School Children's Festival, in the Public Walks, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration at Lynn - School Children's Festival, in the Public Walks, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War in Norfolk

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Peace Commemoration - Country Visitors at the Illumination, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Peace Commemoration - Country Visitors at the Illumination, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Peace Commemoration - Country Visitors at the Illumination, 1856. Paris prepares to celebrate the end of the Crimean War

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, [London], 1856. Commemoration of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, (18 October 1748)

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Captain Glasse, and his Chief Engineer, H.M.S. 'Vulture', superintending the repairs of

Captain Glasse, and his Chief Engineer, H.M.S. "Vulture", superintending the repairs of the Mortars Creator
Captain Glasse, and his Chief Engineer, H.M.S. "Vulture", superintending the repairs of the Mortars during the Bombardment of Sveaborg - sketched by J. W. Carmichael, 1856

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Le 'Combattant Inconnu' Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920

Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses fils, le prince de Galles et le duc d'York, devant le cercueil, 1920

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937

The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Coronation Procession in The Mall, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Coronation Procession in The Mall, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Coronation Procession in The Mall, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Flags - British And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917

Flags - British And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flags - British And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917. The flag in the centre is either Cuba or Puerto Rico

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Le glorieux ballon; Le ballon, qui sera legendaire, du 8e East Surrey, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Le glorieux ballon; Le ballon, qui sera legendaire, du 8e East Surrey, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le glorieux ballon; Le ballon, qui sera legendaire, du 8e East Surrey, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Flags - American, British, And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917

Flags - American, British, And French Flags On State Department. Visit of Allied Commission, 1917

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Flags - American, British, And French Flags in Front of Union Station, Awaiting Arrival... 1917

Flags - American, British, And French Flags in Front of Union Station, Awaiting Arrival... 1917
Flags - American, British, And French Flags in Front of Union Station, Awaiting Arrival of Balfour And Allied Commission, 1917

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Allied Commission To U.S - Allied Flags On State Department, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Allied Commission To U.S - Allied Flags On State Department, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Commission To U.S - Allied Flags On State Department, 1917. First World War: French, US and British flags on government building, Washington, DC

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854

Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Head-Quarters of Lord Raglan, near Balaclava - from a sketch by Lieutenant Montagu O'Reilly, 1854. Crimean War. View of...the Head-quarters of Lord Raglan, not far from Balaclava

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: British Commission To U.S. - At Capitol, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. British Commission To U.S

British Commission To U.S. - At Capitol, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. British Commission To U.S. - At Capitol, 1917
British Commission To U.S. - At Capitol, 1917

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: A True Loyalist, c1897. Creator: Unknown

A True Loyalist, c1897. Creator: Unknown
A True Loyalist, c1897. The Decorations - "Every little helps" - Hoisting the Standard. "Little children grow to men: Loyal now is loyal then." Rev. H. D. Rawnsley'

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: British Commission To U.S. - Arrival At Long Residence, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

British Commission To U.S. - Arrival At Long Residence, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. British Commission To U.S
British Commission To U.S. - Arrival At Long Residence, 1917

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ball at Hawkstone, to Commemorate the Majority of Hon. Rowland Clegg Hill, 1854. Party for Rowland Clegg-Hill's 21st birthday at the family seat of Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Entrance to Hawkstone Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Entrance to Hawkstone Park, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to Hawkstone Park, 1854. Party for Rowland Clegg-Hill's 21st birthday at the family seat of Hawkstone Hall in Shropshire

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Matacong, on the West Coast of Africa - the Pier, Warehouses, etc. 1854. Creator: Unknown

Matacong, on the West Coast of Africa - the Pier, Warehouses, etc. 1854. Creator: Unknown
Matacong, on the West Coast of Africa - the Pier, Warehouses, etc. 1854. Sketch accompanying an article on...the progress in "legitimate trade" [at the island of Matakong off the coast of

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Her Majesty landing at Grimsby, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Her Majesty landing at Grimsby, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty landing at Grimsby, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Lincolnshire. The Queen was received, on landing, by the Mayor

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Embarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Embarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of Her Majesty, at Hull, 1854. Queen Victoria leaves Hull in Yorkshire. The pier...was covered with a substantial roof...and beneath this more seats were erected for the accommodation of

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Her Majesty's Visit to Hull - the Procession in the Market-Place, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Her Majesty's Visit to Hull - the Procession in the Market-Place, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty's Visit to Hull - the Procession in the Market-Place, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Yorkshire. The inhabitants testified their loyal devotion by an illumination so general, that

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Bomarsund - General Bodiscoe, the Russian Governor, surrendering himself to the English

Bomarsund - General Bodiscoe, the Russian Governor, surrendering himself to the English and... 1854 Creator: Unknown
Bomarsund - General Bodiscoe, the Russian Governor, surrendering himself to the English and French, 1854. Scene from the Crimean War

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The British Steamer 'Bengal' bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour, 1854

The British Steamer "Bengal" bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The British Steamer "Bengal" bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour, 1854. Madras [Chennai in India] was thrown into a state of great excitement by the appearance of a ship

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: The Regatta, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Regatta, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Regatta, at Montreal, 1850....the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Juvenile Ball at the Mansion-House, on New Year's Eve, 1850. Children's party in the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Launch of H.M. Steam-Frigate 'Leopard', at Deptford, on Tuesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Launch of H.M. Steam-Frigate "Leopard", at Deptford, on Tuesday, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Launch of H.M
Launch of H.M. Steam-Frigate "Leopard", at Deptford, on Tuesday, 1850. Ship being launched on the River Thames in London. Mr

Background imageUnion Flag Collection: Great Protectionist Meeting on Barham Downs, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Great Protectionist Meeting on Barham Downs, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Protectionist Meeting on Barham Downs, [near Canterbury, in Kent], 1850....the object [of the meeting] being to discuss questions bearing on the present agricultural distress




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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.