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The real history of Britain's flags

The real history of Britain's flags

Regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss the origins of the St George's and Union flags

Published: September 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM

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Recent weeks have seen thousands of St George's and union flags being flown in villages, towns and cities around England. But what's the real history behind those symbols? In this episode of our fortnightly podcast charting the history behind breaking news stories, regular panellists Hannah Skoda and Rana Mitter discuss their origins. Plus what a set of 17th-century diaries tell us about life during a tumultuous period of history.

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