Today bunting is a known as a number of pre-spaced brightly coloured triangular shaped small flags sewn on a string, used for street parties, special events and decorating car forecourts. The term Bunting derives from the material it was originally manufactured out of called buntine, which was a worsted lightweight wool fabric, used onboard Royal Navy boats. Originally not connected together by a string or rope bunting were small flags used as a form of communication between boats. The most famous message ever sent using this method was by Admiral Nelson on HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalgar and read “England expects that every man will do his duty”. The word itself comes from the Middle English term for the fabric, which was bonting, which then later changed to buntine and the eventually bunting. Historians aren’t sure how far back bunting goes but its been depicted in many painting dating back to the crusades and maybe even earlier in China.

Bunting is also a lowland farmland bird native to Europe or North America that’s usually seen in hedgerows, sat on fence posts or foraging for seeds and inserts. The Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) part of the Passerine bird family has just been classified as a red list species by the RSPB with only an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 remaining in the wild. The server winter of this year hasn’t helped the species with snow laying on the ground for nearly a month many bird groups have struggled to get the food they need. For more information on how to help save the Corn Bunting please visit the RSPB website. – click here

Portfolio Display has over 25 years experience in the manufacture and distribution of bunting, understanding it rich history we pride ourselves on providing the largest range in the country and specialising in personalised printed bunting.

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It goes without saying that here at Portfolio Display we are proud of our range of Forecourt Display products. We like to think our unique designs and styles set us apart from the competition, so imagine our delight in discovering that the creators behind the VW Golf adverts were of the same opinion.

On display in their latest (and in my opinion best) VW Golf advert that has been produced they show a range of our stock forecourt products, including; Clip-in Visors, Car top Headboards, Caption Stickers and Bunting.

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As part of the ‘Streets Alive’ campaign to promote the street as a social place, Portfolio Display are proud to be one of their main suppliers of ‘Bunting’ for their build up to the national day of street parties held on the 19th of July.

Streets Alive work with communities, councils and voluntary groups in order to create a social place that everyone can enjoy, literally on their doorstep. The idea is to close down the street to traffic for a whole day in order for people to come together as a community and take back what is rightfully theirs. For something that is so accessible to everyone but yet completely restricted it’s important to make the most of these opportunities when they arise.

If you want to celebrate this special day then how about letting Portfolio Display help you out. We stock a huge range of Bunting in many styles and sizes and can even produce personalised bunting for that extra special touch. We also manufacture colourful vinyl Banners that are very cost effective and personalised flags printed using strong vivid colours. We have been supplying bunting for street parties for over 20 years so you can trust us to deliver the products that suit your needs. As an addition we also stock a great range of national hand waving flags, enough to get anyone in the mood for a celebration!

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The Union Jack or Union Flag is the national flag of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The current design we all know and love has been about since January 1st 1801. We know it as the Union Flag as it represents King George III administrative union of the 3 kingdoms of the British Isles. England, Scotland & Ireland (Northern Ireland Only Since 1921). The flag design itself consists of the Cross of Saint Andrew overlaying with the Cross of Saint Patrick with the Cross of Saint George on top. Why wasn’t Wales included in the Union Jack? At the time Wales was a principality ruled by a prince, therefore could not be included in the union. Some residents of Wales call to change the flag and included the Welsh Dragon in the Centre of the Cross of Saint George.

The ‘Union’ part of the name simply came from union of the three countries. The ‘Jack’ part however has been used for the flag since before 1600 and its origins are unclear. The main theory is that the ‘Jack’ part may have simply come from the name of King James I or James VI of Scotland. Another idea was when used as a maritime flag at the front of the boat it was called ‘Jack’ by the sailors. Another theory comes from back in 1674 when its was referred to as either “the Jack”, or “Jack Flag” or the King’s Jack. The royalty at the time referred to it as “His Majesty’s Jack” and after that it was officially named the ‘Union Jack’. Historians are still unsure of the origins of the use of ‘Jack’ but are still researching it roots.

At Portfolio Display we offer a large range of Union Jack flags and national flags. Our range includes a variety of materials and sizes from polyester flags to quality machine stitched cloth flags for long-term use. We also offer a great range of national flag bunting, which comes in 9m (30ft) lengths with many countries available to buy securely online.

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Bunting is a great traditional way of decorating your business that will help to attract attention from potential customers. Bunting is a simple but very effective promotional product that is easy to install and transport, which is ideal at trade shows and events. Whether you decide to use the standard off the shelf type of bunting available in a wide range of styles and colours, or the personalised bunting we are confident you can create the look your business requires.

Our printed bunting is available in both triangular and rectangular shapes and is supplied as standard in 10m lengths. We can also produce bunting in any size you require as an option for those who have a bespoke requirement. All of our printed bunting is sewn onto a high strength cord to ensure it lasts in strong winds. We can also print up to full colour high quality images, so you can be creative with your design.

We also stock a great range of patriotic national flag bunting, ideal for use during sporting events. At Portfolio Display we believe in supplying a quality range of products backed up with an unrivaled level of service. If you can’t find the type of bunting you are looking for then call our experienced sales team, as we can often supply various colour variations that are not shown on our website.

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Want to add colour and sparkle to your display or event at an affordable cost? Portfolio Display has the perfect solution! Bunting is a very low budget, but effective way to liven up any space whether it is for indoor or outdoor use.

With our huge range of colours and styles in stock, we are confident that you will find what you are looking for. Our best seller the ‘Mass Bunting’ is made with heavy-duty plasticloth PVC in traditional triangular pennants, sewn on hi-strength pvc cord that can be re-used for many occasions. Our ‘Starburst Bunting’ made from a metallic fringe has a sparkly mirror finish. Our ‘Econo Bunting’ with its strong vibrant colours is ideal for short-term events or when budgets are limited,

Feeling patriotic? We also stock a wide range of ‘National’ flag bunting, ideal for sporting events and patriotic days.

Attending a special event? Why not try our high quality ‘Personalised Bunting’. With our full colour digital printers and in-house design team we can produce the design that best suits your requirements. Printed onto Heavy Duty PVC, which is then sewn on to a high strength cord makes this product something that can be used several times. At Portfolio Display we produce all our Personalised Bunting in-house, this gives all our customers quality assurance with a fast turnaround. We guarantee that you will be happy with the quality, finish and level of service.

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Portfolio Display were proud to supply a range of automotive display products to a programme named ‘Deals on Wheels’ to be aired on ITV.
The host Quentin Wilson will be providing the ultimate guide to the deals from how to get the most money from a trade-in and whether it’s worth ditching the gas guzzler to where to find the best value-for-money second-hand vehicle.

Today is genuinely one of the best times to buy a new or used car, so this is definitely worth checking out. Prices may not stay this low for long. The number of part exchanges on the market is down due to the sale of new cars being low compared to last year. Prices could even start to rise due to lack of supply, so now is a great time to get looking for that bargain priced car.

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