The history of the union flag, union jack

As part of his ‘Random History’ series, Kevin Hicks explores the history behind the Union Flag in his unique style, looking at how it came into being, and explains the difference between the Union flag and the Union Jack ;-)

#UnionJack #UnionFlag #History #BritishHistory #HistoryofBritain

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[britishamerican]

Thanks so much Mr. Hicks for another engrossing presentation. Re: Laura Secord, she was a real figure in (and heroine of) Canadian history, specifically the War of 1812. She warned a British garrison of an approaching American army after walking miles through thick forest (in Upper Canada, near present-day Niagara Falls). So, the chocolate company adopted her persona.

[treaty]

What a heart warming story. I'm American but I love the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, the Union Flag and all the history of a truly great people.

[anselmdanker]

Thank you for your service and for upholding the values of the British people.

[MrBatman]

What a lovely story about your stationing and your flag. Thank you much Kevin for sharing your stories and making history fun. Stay awesome and happy 👍🏻

[searaider]

As a Turk this story honored me, greetings from Turkey. I love your videos.

[levigerrardhades]

This was a brief but very heartwarming story. How a flag could mean so much to someone was a foreign idea for me. Thank you Kevin for sharing it with us 💜

[michaelkrinsky]

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Kevin! And thank you for your service. I have always thought that the Union Flag was one of the most interesting of all designs. Looking forward to the next video.... Cheers!

[stevebailey]

How you get through that story without breaking down in tears is beyond me. I am so happy to have found your channel. Salute from an American Marine!!

[agentmueller]

I need more Kevin, More about you and your stories! Your history lessons are bar none, but YOUR history lessons are fantastic. What a fascinating life you’ve had, I wish I could sit down with a cold beer and ask you questions for hours.. From a military family from across the pond, thank you for your service!

[nmcgunagle]

These are the type of videos that are my favorite of yours, Kevin. The stories from your past are great. My favorite was the one about you sitting in your bush in Ireland, until you found out it wasn’t your bush at all. I laughed so hard. Thank you for all these really genuine stories, top notch!

[karlbobthepirate]

Thanks Kevin it's great to hear from people that know the difference between what flags represent and what they mean to people, I used to put up a quad of flags over a memorial to English, Dutch, American and (because of the rules) Australian, submariners. As a result I almost fell into the trap of becoming a flag nerd, not because of the nations involved, but for the people that hold them dear. Clearly your Turkish friends loved you mightily to for ever connect the Union flag to your good self. Huge respect too you. 🙂🇦🇺🏴‍☠️

[TheChellowBowman]

A beautiful story about a beautiful flag form a beautiful country. Thank you Kevin I would love to hear more.

[grahamwoolaston]

Can I say thank you for being you I am born in England moved to Australia when I 1970 and love your channel history is everything it's who we are and where we come from and you are amazing the places your been and the impact you've made on this world from your time in Ireland to being a policeman and evern your time at Nottingham and Warwick castle which I've had the pleasure of seeing you there is all I can say is thank you you are a legend and I mean that in the nicest of ways if ever you come to Western Australia please let me know I'd love to meet you thank you again hope this finds you happy and healthy

[exgunnerdaz]

My union flag goes up this week on my old Victorian cast iron lampost freshly painted with black gloss paint celebrating the Queens platinum jubilee.Thanks for the flags history lesson greetings from South Yorkshire 🇬🇧

[colemanwalsh]

I'm not British but man. Do I love this channel. An American and an U.S ARMY soldier keep it up man love your content.

[rickrussell]

We got the little flag cut out at school in the 1960s. Everyone got one. Seeing it again after 56 years brings back memories.

[annsmith]

My dad was a tenth royal hussar dessert rat and we lost him 30 years ago. I do miss all those debates we used to have. I remember the Magna Carta being so important to him he drove me all the way to see it in the 80's. I do miss his conversation. God bless you Kevin and thank you, your doing a great job.

[adz]

Thankyou Kevin, my dad was in the Australian Navy and always has his Aussie Flag Raised, Loved the story Mate.

[Ecthaelyon]

Kevin, once again you have hit the ball out of the park... What a wonderful story, one that should stand as a testement to the British people in these days of diminishing national identity and removal of tradition. This is a prime example of why Britain was great and so well respected in the world. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[ryans]

I wasn't expecting to shed a tear, but shed a tear I did. What a life you've led, sir.