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![[Wreay flag]](../images/g/gb-ewrea.gif)
image provided by Philip Tibbetts, 6 May 2015See also:
Based on
http://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/flags/wreay-cumberland/
Flag Type: Village
Flag
Flag Date: 24th April 2015
Flag Designer: Wing Commander Sherrard, Mr
Laurie Kemp and Mr Brian Clayton
Aspect Ratio: 3:5
Pantone(r) Colours:
Green 357, Yellow 116, White
The green field refers to the verdant
position of the village next to the River Petteril, whilst the yellow cross is
for the bold faith of the Wreay. In the canton appears two crossed smoking pipes
that denote the local institution of the Twelve Men of Wreay and the silver bell
from the history of the village.
Although registered in 2015 the flag was
created in the late 1980s. Prior to registration the pipes and bell appeared in
the upper fly quarter, but these were moved to the canton upon registration to
improve the visibility of these symbols.
A Wreay flag has been flown at
the South Pole, the specific flag in question was officially stamped as proof of
the feat and is now displayed in the village pub.
Philip Tibbetts, 6 May 2015