Devon's flag

This is possibly the best 'comments page' on the BBC site that I've ever read (and there have been some real gems in the past).Click here to read the discussion over Devon's new flag.

A favourite comment:

John, South Brent
Whilst I agree with the idea of fostering a Devon identity and welcome the flag, I feel that it should be pointed out that the flag is not our National Ensign and should not be flown as such in any vessel. The National Ensign for Great Britain is the Red Ensign and should be flown in all British registered craft. It is not legal to display any other flag as an ensign, including the Devon flag (or that of our friends across the Tamar or even, God forbid, the excresence from Europe!) and any such flag can be removed by representitives of Her Majesty. By all means display our Devon identity, but also be proud of our national maritime heritage and display the 'Red Duster' when afloat.

– thanks for that comment, John. I shall be sure to watch out for any 'excresence' next time I'm in Modbury.
(for those who don't know, South Brent is a grubby little hole)

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October 6, 2003 | Filed Under General 

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