William Crampton Library

Welcome to the William Crampton Library:

  • the world’s largest flag research collection outside the USA
  • 45,000+ items: books | journals | press cuttings | images | original artwork | specifications | correspondence | private research collections | badges | ephemera | posters | wallcharts | flags and more
  • international scope
  • professionally curated, catalogued and indexed
    • new items added by exchange, donation, purchase or download
    • ongoing indexing programme for older material
  • open-access, itemised catalogue unique in world vexillology
  • member exclusive β€” twice-yearly new additions bulletin
  • subject indexes

William Crampton Library | enquire

We welcome enquiries from individuals and organisations worldwide:

  • Flag Institute members | other vexillologists | flagmakers | schools and colleges | academic researchers | publishers | film, TV, theatre and media companies | government, local and national | diplomatic services | community groups | sports clubs and governing bodies | historic houses | visitor attractions …

To find out more or to make an enquiry: please email

Please note: pending relocation, the library is currently closed to visitors.