Flag of the Greater London Council

The Greater London Council was set up in 1965 to administer the enlarged Greater London - an amalgamation of the former County of London with the neighbouring districts in Middlesex, Essex, Surrey and Kent. The GLC lasted only 20 years before it eas abolished by the Conservative government in 1986. The flag was taken from the GLC sludge boat 'Edward Cruse'.

Greater London Council. From GLC barge "Edward Cruse". Rope and toggle attached.

Object Details

ID: AAA0508
Collection: Flags
Type: Flag
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Edward Cruse 1954 (barge)
People: Greater London Council
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: flag: 1244.6 x 1905 mm
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