Eboracum

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Roman name for the English city of York. The archbishop of York signs himself ‘Ebor’.

The white saltire comes from the flag of Scotland. The St Patrick's Cross was, in fact, taken from the arms of the powerful Geraldine family. The red cross of St George is taken from the flag of England. Effective date: 1 January 1801. >>