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How the Union Jack was made, 1905. Artist: As Forrest
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How the Union Jack was made, 1905. Artist: As Forrest
How the Union Jack was made, 1905. The origins of the British flag, showing St Georges cross, (England); St Andrews cross, (Scotland); St Patricks cross, Ireland; the combined Union flag of England and Scotland, and the Union Jack in the centre. Great Britain was created by the Act of Union between Scotland and England in 1707. The Union Flag dates from 1 January 1801. The Act of Union (1800) merged the Kingdom of Ireland and the Kingdom of Great Britain to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Illustration from Our Island Story by H E Marshall, published by T C & E C Jack Ltd, (London and Edinburgh, 1905). The book gave a very biased and pro-British view of history
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This print titled "How the Union Jack was made, 1905" by As Forrest takes us back in time to witness the origins of the iconic British flag. The artist skillfully depicts the intricate process of creating this symbol of unity and national pride. The image showcases various elements that contributed to the formation of the Union Jack. Starting with St George's cross representing England, followed by St Andrew's cross for Scotland, and St Patrick's cross for Ireland. These individual flags are then combined with the Union Flag of England and Scotland, resulting in the magnificent Union Jack at its center. It is worth noting that Great Britain came into existence through an Act of Union between Scotland and England in 1707. However, it wasn't until January 1st, 1801 that the current design of the Union Flag was adopted after merging Ireland with Great Britain. This particular illustration is sourced from H E Marshall's book "Our Island Story" published by T C & E C Jack Ltd in London and Edinburgh in 1905. It is important to acknowledge that while this book provided a biased pro-British perspective on history, it remains a valuable artifact reflecting societal views during that era. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are reminded not only of its historical significance but also its symbolic representation of patriotism within Britain as a united nation - The United Kingdom - encompassing England, Scotland, Wales (not depicted), and Northern Ireland (not mentioned).
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