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The Modern White Dragon Flag of England is based on a legend in Geoffrey of Monmouth's "History of the Kings of Britain". [67] In modern times, it is often used by far-right English nationalist organisations. [68] 1620–1707: English Red Ensign: Ensign of the red squadron with the Flag of England in the canton 1620–1702: English White Ensign
The flag of England is the national flag of England, a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It is derived from Saint George's Cross (heraldic blazon : Argent, a cross gules ). The association of the red cross as an emblem of England can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages when it was gradually, increasingly, used alongside the Royal ...
Flag of England, also known as the St George's Cross: Argent a cross Gules: National flag of England also used by the Church of England, sports teams representing England and ordinary citizens. 1924–1972 unofficial since 1972: Flag of Northern Ireland, also known as the Ulster Banner: Six-pointed star bearing the Red Hand of Ulster
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The Barbary lion is an unofficial national animal of England. In the Middle Ages, the lions kept in the menagerie at the Tower of London were Barbary lions. [6] English medieval warrior rulers with a reputation for bravery attracted the nickname "the Lion": the most famous example is Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart. [7]
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The Church of England uses a liturgical year that is in most respects identical to that of the Catholic Church.While this is less true of the calendars contained within the Book of Common Prayer and the Alternative Service Book (1980), it is particularly true since the Anglican Church adopted its new pattern of services and liturgies contained within Common Worship, in 2000.
A red flag featuring the name of the island in yellow and two mermaids inside a blue oval. 1967–1969: Anguilla: The 1967–1969 independence flag and is still widely seen and used on the island as an unofficial flag to this day. 1990–1999: Anguilla: A defaced Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Anguilla in the fly. 1999– Anguilla