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Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack

The Union Jack is the UK's flag

The Flag of St George is Englands :wink:

erm, ACTUALLY, the "Flag of The Union" is the UKs flag, inc England, Scottish flags, Wales was a principality not a country at the time of the act of union (1707)

The Acts of Union were a pair of Parliamentary Acts passed in 1707 by the Parliament of Scotland and the Parliament of England to put into effect the terms of the Treaty of Union that had been agreed on 22 July 1706, following negotiation between commissioners representing the parliaments of the two countries. The Acts joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland (previously separate states, with separate legislatures but with the same monarch) into a single United Kingdom of Great Britain.[1]

The two countries had shared a monarch since the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when King James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne from his double first cousin twice removed, Queen Elizabeth I. Although described as a Union of Crowns, until 1707 there were in fact two separate Crowns resting on the same head. There had been three attempts in 1606, 1667, and 1689 to unite the two countries by Acts of Parliament, but it was not until the early 18th century that the idea had the will of both political establishments behind them, albeit for rather different reasons.

The Acts took effect on 1 May 1707. On this date, the Scots Parliament and the English Parliament united to form the Parliament of Great Britain, based in the Palace of Westminster in London, the home of the English Parliament.[2] Hence, the Acts are referred to as the Union of the Parliaments. On the Union, historian Simon Schama said "What began as a hostile merger, would end in a full partnership in the most powerful going concern in the world... it was one of the most astonishing transformations in European history."

Author:	MR T [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:40 pm ]
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I am proud of being English. ENGLAND From The Queen's Royal Lancers Website: Goodbye to my England, So long my old friend Your days are numbered, being brought to an end To be Scottish, Irish or Welsh that's fine But don't say you're English, that's way out of line. The French and the Germans may call themselves such So may Norwegians, the Swedes and the Dutch You can say you are Russian or maybe a Dane But don't say you're English ever again. At Broadcasting House the word is taboo In Brussels it's scrapped, in Parliament too Even schools are affected, staff do as they're told They must not teach children about England of old. Writers like Shakespeare, Milton and Shaw The pupils don't learn about them anymore How about Agincourt, Hastings , Arnhem or Mons ? When England lost hosts of her very brave sons. We are not Europeans, how can we be? Europe is miles away over the sea We're the English from England , let's all be proud Stand up and be counted - Shout it out loud ! Let's tell our Government and Brussels too We're proud of our heritage and the Red, White and Blue Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack Let the world know - WE WANT OUR ENGLAND BACK !!!!

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:42 pm ]
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Quote: Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack The Union Jack is the UK's flag The Flag of St George is Englands CC

Author:	toots [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:52 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: Quote: Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack The Union Jack is the UK's flag The Flag of St George is Englands CC Is that in case we didn't know

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:52 pm ]
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captain cab wrote: Quote: Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack The Union Jack is the UK's flag The Flag of St George is Englands CC erm, ACTUALLY, the "Flag of The Union" is the UKs flag, inc England, Scottish flags, Wales was a principality not a country at the time of the act of union (1707) The Acts of Union were a pair of Parliamentary Acts passed in 1707 by the Parliament of Scotland and the Parliament of England to put into effect the terms of the Treaty of Union that had been agreed on 22 July 1706, following negotiation between commissioners representing the parliaments of the two countries. The Acts joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland (previously separate states, with separate legislatures but with the same monarch) into a single United Kingdom of Great Britain.[1] The two countries had shared a monarch since the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when King James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne from his double first cousin twice removed, Queen Elizabeth I. Although described as a Union of Crowns, until 1707 there were in fact two separate Crowns resting on the same head. There had been three attempts in 1606, 1667, and 1689 to unite the two countries by Acts of Parliament, but it was not until the early 18th century that the idea had the will of both political establishments behind them, albeit for rather different reasons. The Acts took effect on 1 May 1707. On this date, the Scots Parliament and the English Parliament united to form the Parliament of Great Britain, based in the Palace of Westminster in London, the home of the English Parliament.[2] Hence, the Acts are referred to as the Union of the Parliaments. On the Union, historian Simon Schama said "What began as a hostile merger, would end in a full partnership in the most powerful going concern in the world... it was one of the most astonishing transformations in European history."

Author:	MR T [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:56 pm ]
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Personally I don't mind which Flag we fly.... as long as people throw away the white flag we seem to be made to carry..

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Author:	toots [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:58 pm ]
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MR T wrote: Personally I don't mind which Flag we fly.... as long as people throw away the white flag we seem to be made to carry.. I agree we should be proud to be English I know I am.

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:13 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: captain cab wrote: Quote: Fly the flag of Saint George or the Union Jack The Union Jack is the UK's flag The Flag of St George is Englands CC erm, ACTUALLY, the "Flag of The Union" is the UKs flag, inc England, Scottish flags, Wales was a principality not a country at the time of the act of union (1707) The Acts of Union were a pair of Parliamentary Acts passed in 1707 by the Parliament of Scotland and the Parliament of England to put into effect the terms of the Treaty of Union that had been agreed on 22 July 1706, following negotiation between commissioners representing the parliaments of the two countries. The Acts joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland (previously separate states, with separate legislatures but with the same monarch) into a single United Kingdom of Great Britain.[1] The two countries had shared a monarch since the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when King James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne from his double first cousin twice removed, Queen Elizabeth I. Although described as a Union of Crowns, until 1707 there were in fact two separate Crowns resting on the same head. There had been three attempts in 1606, 1667, and 1689 to unite the two countries by Acts of Parliament, but it was not until the early 18th century that the idea had the will of both political establishments behind them, albeit for rather different reasons. The Acts took effect on 1 May 1707. On this date, the Scots Parliament and the English Parliament united to form the Parliament of Great Britain, based in the Palace of Westminster in London, the home of the English Parliament.[2] Hence, the Acts are referred to as the Union of the Parliaments. On the Union, historian Simon Schama said "What began as a hostile merger, would end in a full partnership in the most powerful going concern in the world... it was one of the most astonishing transformations in European history." Thanks wannabe....I see wiki is still up and running CC

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:28 pm ]
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as an englishman i didnt need wiki to know about the "Union Jack" issue or the "act of the union", just a few details (also that flown upside down it becomes a distress signal) The Union Flag is used as a jack by commissioned warships and submarines of the Royal Navy, and by commissioned Army and Royal Air Force vessels, though none are currently (June 2007) in commission. When at anchor or alongside, it is flown from the jackstaff at the bow of the ship. When a ship is underway, the Union Jack is only flown from the jackstaff when the ship is dressed for a special occasion, such as the Queen's official birthday. a bit like a yank should know how many stars and how many stripes are on thier flag and why

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:33 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: as an englishman i didnt need wiki to know about the "Union Jack" issue or the "act of the union", just a few details a bit like a yank should know how many stars and how many stripes are on thier flag and why I dont disagree....but in the above quoted post you describe it as an 'act' of union.....and the one you did a few minutes ago as 'acts' of union. Also.....you quoted Simon Sharma......thats not quite like yourself. But if you say you wrote it....I guess you wrote it. CC

Author:	toots [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:34 pm ]
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How do you fly it up side down

Author:	wannabeeahack [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:52 pm ]
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toots wrote: How do you fly it up side down look at the broad white stripes..... this is upright this is distress

Author:	captain cab [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:54 pm ]
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wannabeeahack wrote: where did i claim authorship? *as an englishman i didnt need wiki to know about the "Union Jack" issue or the "act of the union", just a few details* i think CC

Author:	toots [ Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:56 pm ]
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It looks the same upside down

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