Union Jack Collection (#6)

British internees at Camp Stanley, Hong Kong, celebrate their liberation. 1st September 1945

Workers at the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company celebrate sending Valentine tanks to Russia on September 22, 1941

Alderman Kelly, Mayor of Bootle, pinning the Scouts Silver Cross for Gallantry to the flag of one of the three troops who gained the award

The British Somaliland Camel Corps in Solamia. The regiment is The Kings African Rifles. The Kings African Rifles (KAR) was a multi-battalion British colonial regiment raised from Britains various

The British Somaliland Camel Corps on Patrol. The regiment is The Kings African Rifles. The Kings African Rifles (KAR) was a multi-battalion British colonial regiment raised from Britains various

Street party in Birch road, Higher Crumpsall, Manchester to celebrate VJ Day. Picture shows a lady on the left in a white coat

Picture shows the residents of Hargreaves Street, Hulme, a suburb of Manchester, as they celebrate the coronation of their new king, George VI

Fallen heroes from the Falklands come home. Sixty four bodies are brought back in Union Jack draped containers aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Bedivere. Southampton

Celebrations in Trafalgar Square, London, on 11th November 1918, after World War One was declared over and a victory to the allies

Dinah Sheridan, Gary Warren, Sally Thomsett and Jenny Agutter on the set of " The Railway Children" at Oakworth, West Yorkshire. 20th May 1970

It was all systems go in Pringle Street as the residents of the tiny terraced street at Tuebrook, Liverpool, were getting ready to meet Princess Margaret

Fans of Tim Henman support the English tennis player during his Fourth Round Match of the Mens Singles with Hollands Richard Krajicek at Wimbledon Centre Court

Silver Jubilee street party held in Strawberry Hill, Salford to celebrate the 25 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Thirteen year old " Queen" Helen Taylor

Aston Villa football player Gareth Southgate celebrates his England call up. Birmingham, West Midlands, 2nd October 1995

Butchers shop is sold for £100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans
Butchers shop is sold for £ 100, 000 in St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire. 1961

Queen Elizabeth II visits Hartlepool Town Centre during her Silver Jubilee tour. 14th July 1977

Spectators await Queen Elizabeth II in Eston during her Silver Jubilee tour. 14th July 1977

School Sports Day, 22nd August 1935

The Daily Mirror Eight Tour Bus pictured during the ten weeks spent touring the seaside resorts of England and Wales, Circa July 1937

North Pole Heroes: On Sunday April 11 Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes and his companion Charles Burton stood on the North Pole

Tiny Tim (born Herbert Khaury; April 12, 1932 - November 30, 1996) was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist

HM Submarine Revenge was launched at Cammell Lairds in Birkenhead, Merseyside yesterday. 18th March 1968

Christian Horner, Formula Three driver at the Motor Heritage X Centre with Nigel Mansells Lotus Formula Three when Christian launched his Snowball Appeal auction, 26th November 1993

Athlete Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards with wife Alison and son Sam 1 December 1995 circa

New Prime Minister Tony Blair waving to crowds outside number 10 Downing Street after the Labour Party victory in the General Election. Picture taken: 2nd May 1997

A street party in the Newton Heath district of Manchester during VE Day celebrations, Tuesday 8th May 1945

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

H. M. S. Victory, 1936. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S." Victory", 1936. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765. She was Nelsons flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Cover of The Sphere, coronation number, June 1911. Creator: Unknown
Cover of " The Sphere", coronation number, June 1911. Actual scenes of the coronation of King George V: the ceremony

His Majesty King George III Returning from Hunting, early-mid 19th century, (c1955). George III (1738-1820) out fox hunting, with Windsor Castle in the distance. After James Pollard

Julians Way (later King David Street) in Jerusalem, circa 1930. (Photo by Chalil Raad/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Passage of the Douro, 1815, (1910). Artist: Edward Orme
Passage of the Douro, 1815, (1910). The souvenir-medal is part of a collection box issued by Edward Orme to commemorate the military campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, 1815

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

Union Jack flags and Duke of York monument, London, England

Union Jack flags on Regent Street, London, England

Union flags and Nelsons Column, Trafalgar Square, London, England

National Flags at Jermyn Street, London, England, United Kingdom

Red Telephone Box at The Strand, London, England, United Kingdom

UK, England, London, Piccadilly

UK, England, London, Covent Garden

UK, England, London, The Mall and Buckingham Palace and Victoria Memorial, Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

Union flags at the Apple Market in Covent Garden, London, England, UK

A red London bus and Union flags on Regent street, London, England, UK

Union Jaclk flags in Covent Garden market, London, England, UK

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"The Union Jack: A Symbol of British Pride and History" The iconic Union Jack, with its vibrant red, white, and blue colors, has long been a symbol of British pride and history. From the advance of the Scots Guards at the Alma in 1899 to the Battle of Trafalgar depicted on canvas, this flag represents significant moments in British military triumphs. In times of war and conflict, the Union Jack has rallied citizens together. The recruitment poster "Remember Scarborough. Enlist Now" serves as a reminder of how this flag united people during World War II, and is a powerful symbol that instilled courage and determination in the face of adversity. But it's not just about wars; the it also holds cultural significance. Napoleon going aboard the Northumberland for his journey to St Helena showcases how this flag transcends borders and represents Britain's influence on world affairs. Artistic expressions have also captured the essence of this emblematic flag. John Singleton Copley's painting depicting The Death of Major Peirson immortalizes bravery and sacrifice while London Film Festival Poster from 1965 celebrates creativity through film. The Union Jack is not limited to historical events or artworks; it can be seen adorning Regent Street during royal weddings or decorating streets for special occasions like Winter Olympic Games at Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy or even as cover art for Standard Empire magazine - showcasing its versatility across various domains. One cannot forget Winston Churchill's defiant portrayal as a bulldog on a World War II poster titled "Holding the Line. " This image perfectly encapsulates Britain's resilience against all odds under Churchill's leadership.