Digbeth (Warwickshire)

About the flag

The Digbeth Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this district of Birmingham (Warwickshire).

Digbeth Residents Association requested the registration of this flag, which first flew at the Digbeth O’Lympics on 19 September 2010.

The flag comprises three horizontal bands: light blue (top), black (centre) and white (bottom).

Light blue is the ancient heraldic colour of Ireland.

It represents Digbeth’s Irish heritage and also evokes the sky.

In the black band are four white semi-circles, evoking the Victorian railway viaduct that cuts through Digbeth.

The white band features four matching black semi-circles above black ripples, evoking the viaduct reflected in the local canals.

The ripples also symbolise the river Rea, Birmingham’s birthplace, which now flows underground.

In addition they represent audio speakers and music, reflecting Digbeth’s role as a hub of the modern urban arts scene.