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Flagmaster is our twice-yearly, 56-page, full-colour magazine, in print or PDF. Each issue ranges widely with long reads, features, regular columns, interviews, news and comment.

You'll find articles on flags present and past, new and rediscovered, national and civic, UK and worldwide, all from contributors eager to explore what flags mean and why they matter.

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Read our Golden Jubilee issue, Flagmaster 162, free of charge. A full 56 pages of the magazine at its best.

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  Flagmaster 162, Golden Jubilee issue

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Find any article across every issue since 1971, free in PDF to search and download.

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  Flagmaster Index

  Every article across every issue since 1971

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What members say

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Our vibrant and informative monthly e-newsletter keeps members up to date.

News from the society, its members and the wider flag world, including what's on, conference previews, guest contributors, flag of the month, upcoming flag days, and more.

What members say

‘As always a mighty fine Dispatch’ · ‘excellent as always, these Dispatches are fantastic’ · ‘I've not seen a better-produced or better-written newsletter on any subject’

An occasional series of in-depth research by our members.

Current topics include RMS Titanic, Worcestershire, the Protectorate (1649-60), national anthems, the Cenotaph, UK police forces, defaced ensigns, yacht clubs, the White Ensign, and more.

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Don't forget our Flag Institute Guides to flag protocol, design and history, free for everyone to use and download.

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