Flag of the Great Britain The flag of Great Britain is the flags of three countries united under one board, and is a combination of heraldic banners: the flag of England is represented by the St. George cross; it is a red cross on a white background; The flag of Scotland is represented by the cross of St. Andrew, it is a white diagonal cross on a blue background; and the flag of Northern Ireland, is a red diagonal cross of St. Patrick on a white background.
The red cross on a white background is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England and Wales. The white diagonal cross on a blue background is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross on a white background is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In 1801, the cross of St. Patrick was included in the flag of the United Kingdom, and then it symbolized the whole of Ireland. But in 1820 Ireland in the majority decided to become a separate country, in the UK there was only Northern Ireland.
History of the British flag: Officially, the British flag was adopted on January 1, 1801, which tells us that this is one of the oldest flags of the whole world. For the first time the British flag was chosen back in 1606, when he combined the flags of England and Scotland. The flag of Ireland was added in 1801. Thus, the flag became as we know it today. Wales does not have its own flag, because by that time it was already united with England.·
Interesting facts about the British flag: The British flag is sometimes called the Flag of the Union, but more often the name is Union Jack. This is one of the most recognizable flags in the world, since this flag is often found in places of British colonies. Also the flag is often used by adherents of various football teams.
It was an interesting summer. If the first month did not differ from the previous summer vacation, I was in the city, then the next two months were the most memorable for me, I went to aunt in the village. Namely, with days spent in the village, I relate the most interesting events and vivid impressions of my summer. In the village the time goes slowly and hesitantly, not like in big cities. It seems that a whole month has passed, but in reality it's only been one week. Usually I help my aunt in the garden, but her morning begins before mine. We have a village far from the village and the water from the tap is unheard of luxury, so I take two old iron buckets and go through three houses to the well. The well water is incredibly clean and very cold. Sometimes you have to do something around the house, but as soon as the first opportunity, I swing over the fence and run to friends. In the village of my good friends. Together we spend almost all the time. On the hottest days we can sit for hours on the river Bank. Swim, frolic and see off the views of passing barges. Somehow I got from my aunt because I missed lunch, and actually I was not hungry. The fact that my friend Pasha brought from uncle Sergei whole package of potatoes and we bake it right in the fire. What fun it is to flip from one to the other hand hot potato, and then crush and eat a piece, clearing it from the salty ash. Agree, this is not a plate with the finished soup. But how much of romance and happiness conducted as if in a very different world, summer days!
My name is Andrey. I’m twelve years old. My favourite season is summer. My holidays began and it’s not necessary to wake up early and go to school. In June of this year I had a rest in the sports training camp. The time I spent there was very interesting and joyous. I made new friends and learnt much. We played football and volleyball. We were taught how to condition us to the cold. We had a shower bath every morning. When my father saw me he said that I’d grown up. In July I spent time with my grandmother and grandfather in their village. My grandfather went fishing and to the forest to gather mushrooms and berries with me. He taught me how to recognize edible mushrooms and orientate in the forest. I helped my grandmother with housekeeping every day. In the evenings I read books or went for a walk with my friends. In August my parents took a month’s holiday and we went to have a rest to the South together. Every day we sunbathed and swam in the sea. The weather was wonderful. We went to watch waterfalls and we were at lake in mountains. I spent my summer well and I was full of impressions.
The flag of Great Britain is the flags of three countries united under one board, and is a combination of heraldic banners: the flag of England is represented by the St. George cross; it is a red cross on a white background; The flag of Scotland is represented by the cross of St. Andrew, it is a white diagonal cross on a blue background; and the flag of Northern Ireland, is a red diagonal cross of St. Patrick on a white background.
The red cross on a white background is the cross of St. George, the patron saint of England and Wales. The white diagonal cross on a blue background is the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross on a white background is the cross of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In 1801, the cross of St. Patrick was included in the flag of the United Kingdom, and then it symbolized the whole of Ireland. But in 1820 Ireland in the majority decided to become a separate country, in the UK there was only Northern Ireland.
History of the British flag:
Officially, the British flag was adopted on January 1, 1801, which tells us that this is one of the oldest flags of the whole world. For the first time the British flag was chosen back in 1606, when he combined the flags of England and Scotland. The flag of Ireland was added in 1801. Thus, the flag became as we know it today. Wales does not have its own flag, because by that time it was already united with England.·
Interesting facts about the British flag:
The British flag is sometimes called the Flag of the Union, but more often the name is Union Jack. This is one of the most recognizable flags in the world, since this flag is often found in places of British colonies.
Also the flag is often used by adherents of various football teams.
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