With Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee around the corner, we can all expect to see a lot more of our nation’s iconic Union Jack. We’ve long been a nation of record-breakingly large street parties and lunches, and can throw a patriotic party to rival the rest of them for the right royal event! But while you’re making where and how you’ll...
With this year marking the 69th year of Queen Elizabeth’s reign, the nation’s already warming up for some exciting 2022 celebrations of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. Come February next year, the UK’s favourite public figure will become the first UK monarch ever to celebrate a platinum Jubilee - and here’s the lowdown on how the nation traditionally celebrates! There’s good...
As lockdown restrictions loosen up gradually around the UK and Ireland, loads of us will be getting our loud and proud on this summer - and hopefully, outdoors in the sun! If you’re like The Flag Shop team, you’ve been waiting with baited breath for a chance to get colourful out of doors, and nothing’s more multi-coloured than a...
With our roadmap out of lockdown laid out, it looks Brits across the nation will finally be enjoying a little more summer sunshine. Let's just say we’ve never been so excited about the prospect of British sun! Before we head out, though, we’ve one last celebration on the cards. And this time - we’re celebrating a little more than just...
March 17th is almost here and it’s time to get festive! But this time, things are a little different and we’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s Day from home. At The Flag Shop, though, that’s not going to stop us from having a great time. Nor will it stop us from digging into some seasonal fare, marking the date with a...
The 1821 Revolution was a pivotal moment in history for the Greek people. The country’s population, which had suffered under Ottoman rule for hundreds of years, and it was time to fight for independence. In one of the most significant events in Greek history, a 9-year-long war was waged by revolutionaries, keen to overthrow Turkish rule and chart their modern...
So after what seems like an eternity, we finally have all qualifying matches completed and the full and final line-up of nations who have successfully qualified for next Summer’s delayed Euro 2020 tournament can be revealed!! Sadly Northern Ireland were taken to extra time by Slovakia but suffered a 2-1 defeat in their play-off and so they unfortunately miss out...
On the 3rd of May 1921, Northern Ireland was established as a separate legal entity and joined Scotland, Wales and England as part of the United Kingdom. Very soon, the time will come to celebrate a rich century of history, culture and achievements as we celebrate the region’s first anniversary. How will you be marking the momentous occasion? Home...
Remembrance Day has always been a time for the nation to come together. As we commemorate those who fought for our freedom, it’s a chance to embrace our history and show our respect for those who help in times of hardship. With Covid-19 regulations in place across the UK, this year’s Remembrance day will be commemorated differently. As more low-key...
It’s been an extraordinary 2020 so far, in more ways than one. But despite all the change and all the uncertainty, there are two things that haven’t changed in the slightest. First of all, Summer’s here, and we’re loving the out-of-door time that brings with it. Second, as humans - we just love a chance to show off our great...
