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The Political Power of St George's Cross Flags in English Public Spaces

By

Catharine Rossi

7mo ago· 8 min readenInsight

Summary

This article examines the proliferation of St George's flags across England and explores how design elements like flags can influence political forces and transform public spaces. The author observes the increasing presence of these flags in various public locations and discusses the power of design to shape political narratives and public discourse.

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Every time I go for a walk through my town, there are more and more flags.
Hanging off lampposts, stuck up in windows, attached to car aerials, suspended over bridges, even graffitied onto road markings.
The proliferation of St George's flags across England raises questions about design's capacity to influence political forces in today's world.
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The proliferation of St George's flags across England raises questions about design's capacity to influence political forces in today's world, writes Cat Rossi.

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