Being British.

 ...not easy for me as the minute I open my mouth here in England, I give myself away...I will never be mistaken for being British! In fact I've been told I have a very obvious Aussie accent...more so than hubby and son...not sure if that's a good thing or not...do I sound like Steve Irwin or god forbid Paul Hogan? I must admit I do 'bung it on' sometimes as the locals seem to love it. One lady in a shop I visited commented that she just loved my Aussie accent...I thought she was a bit crackers!

In honour of Sarah's first link party, I thought I would be very British today and drag out my small collection of flags.

Since I arrived I have been on the lookout for Union Jack flags to turn into cushions...however I can't seem to bring myself to cut them up...

The Union Flag, or Union Jack as it is called represents

the Saint George Cross, the patron saint of England, 

the Saint Patrick Cross, patron saint of Ireland 

and the saltire (diagonal cross) of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.

This flag is a Canadian Red Ensign used between 1921 and 1957. 

Also called the 'Red Duster' it was a courtesy flag used by civilian ships visiting U.K. waters.

I've just realised I actually have this one back to front, but you still get the idea.

A British Empire flag found on ebay has the Star of India in the middle,

the Australian coat of arms, the Union of South Africa coat of arms

and the Canadian crest or shield.

Another Union Jack, found at Portobello Market and a great size for a cushion.

I found this bunting last weekend in London.
Bunting was originally a type of lightweight wool, manufactured
at the turn of the 17th century. It was used for making ribbons and flags including
signal flags for the Royal Navy.
More recently the term bunting is also used for a collection of flags,
with an individual flag called a bunt.

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