Who are we?

A partnership between Robin Ashburner and Bob Fisher, operating out of our main flagpole depot in the South West, and also with MrFlag.com based in South Wales.

Robin Ashburner

Has been in the flag and flagpole business since 1969 - and so has vast flag and flagpole related experience. For 9 years President of the Flag Institute, dealing with flag related subjects at both national and international level. Still an active Flag Institute member, as an elected representative. Holder of two awards for services to the world of flags - Fellow of the Flag Institute, and Fellow of the International Association of Vexillologists (the only UK flag maker to be so honoured).

Owner of a unique reference library - thought to be the largest library of flag related books in private hands. If special flags are needed, such as historical flags - our information can help create the appropriate item. Flag books are also available for sale through Specialist Flag Services.

Bob Fisher

Widely travelled, experienced flagpole installer, found mainly at the sharp end of the business. Bob travels out from our main South West depot to all corners of mainland UK.

Experience

Both Robin and Bob have a great many years of experience in supplying, installing and maintaining flagpoles all over the UK.

This experience enables Specialist Flag Services to give personal and expert advice on flagpoles for every location, and for every use; including private houses, churches, municipal buildings, schools, village halls, hotels, pubs, business premises, airports, international events.