The Poole Flag

The Poole Flag Our object is to promote Localism by the sale of goods which incorporate the flag design based on the Poole Town 14th century seal.

Our purpose is to promote the Poole Flag which is based on a 14th century Poole Town seal. In 1563 the Confirmation of Arms was granted to Poole uniquely not only to the Council (Mayor Bailiffs and Burgesses) but also to the inhabitants of Poole. Hence, the right for all the inhabitants of Poole to fly this flag.

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The Poole Flag is the banner of the 14th century PooleTown Council Seal.

All the elements in the design of the flag are figurative:-

Coats of Arms tell stories, the incorporation of the scallop shells depicted on the flag for centuries the badge worn by Christian pilgrims who visited Saint James’ shrine at Compostella in Spain. St James shrine was one of the three most important Western Christian shrines. St James is the patron saint of Poole Town’s parish church. Poole ships were licensed to take pilgrims to Spain.

The flag displays a dolphin and in heraldry it is the king of “fishes” as the lion is the king of beasts. The heir to the King of France was referred to as the Dauphin (dolphin) and dolphins were depicted in his crown. It is not known why Poole earned the right to display a dolphin.