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  • County Flags flying in Parliament Square

    County Flags Day 2023

    Historic County Flags Day on July 23, 2023, celebrated local heritage with flying of 53 registered county flags across Great Britain, including Aberdeenshire’s first participation.

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  • Aberdeenshire county flag

    Aberdeenshire Flag Reveal

    Aberdeenshire revealed its new county flag on April 22, 2023, symbolizing pride in local heritage. Created by school pupils, it reflects the region’s identity and…

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  • Historic County Flags Day 2022

    County Flags Day 2022

    All 52 historic county flags are raised in Parliament Square, celebrating shared heritage and local pride on Historic County Flag Day across England, Scotland, and…

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  • House of Lords Questions on Historic Counties

    “Save Counties” – Lords

    Lord Lexden urged the government to preserve Britain’s historic counties, seeking realignment with ceremonial counties and emphasizing their importance for national identity and geography.

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  • Historic County Flags Day 2021

    County Flags Day 2021

    Historic County Flags Day on July 23 celebrates county flags in Parliament Square, featuring Leicestershire’s first appearance. Currently, 54 out of 86 historic counties have…

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  • Leicestershire County Flag

    Final piece in jigsaw!

    Leicestershire has officially registered its flag, the Fox and Cinquefoil, marking the last English county to obtain one, following a campaign led by local MP…

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