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Devolution Offers Hope for Britain’s Historic Counties
The devolution agenda in the UK offers a crucial opportunity to restore genuine county identities, promoting cultural heritage and clarity by separating historic counties from administrative zones.
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‘County of X’ or ‘X-shire’ : both are correct!
Most counties are named after towns or cities, indicating their association, such as Flintshire for Flint and Cheshire for Chester. Both naming forms are acceptable.
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Our Counties are the fire we must keep alive
Tradition preserves our identity and landscape, connecting us to our shared story. Protecting historic counties is vital to keeping this cultural flame alive.
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Banffshire Flag Reveal
A celebration in Cullen marked the unveiling of Banffshire’s new flag, symbolizing local identity through its colors and design, reflecting the region’s rivers, agriculture, and whisky.
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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 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 history.
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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 Wales.
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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 flags.
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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 Alicia Kearns.
Campaign for Historic Counties 