Halloween, celebrated every year on the 31st October, is filled with activities such as carving pumpkins, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and eating lots of sweets! But, how well do you know your Halloween history? The Halloween tradition originated with the Celtic festival of Samhain. A celebration to mark the end of summer and harvest, and to […]
Taking place in France from 8th September to 28th October, the 2023 Rugby World Cup is the ongoing tenth men’s Rugby World Cup. It’s the first to take place entirely in France, and is being held in nine venues across the country. Significantly, this year’s tournament is in the bicentenary year of the sport’s ‘invention’ […]
Here at Brook International, we’re so proud to be from Yorkshire. We started in Otley in 1898, and we’re currently based in Cross Hills (just between Keighley and Skipton). So, we’re fully Yorkshire, born and bred! To the rest of the world, Yorkshire is just another English county. But, for those of us who occupy it, […]
Let us set the scene – you’re a business-owner or entrepreneur, and you’re wondering: “How do I market my business effectively and creatively?” Well, at Brook International, we’ve got all the answers. If you’re thinking about what banners or flags could do for you, read on! In marketing, visibility is one of the most important […]
How much do you know about banners? If you’re scratching your head – don’t worry. This month’s newsletter is a mini history lesson, so strap in! But before we take a deep dive into the history of banners, let’s start with the basics. A banner is, simply, a cloth from which a flag is made. […]
The Eden Project has been bringing The Big Lunch to streets across the UK since 2009. This year, they are encouraging neighbours and communities to come together to share friendship, food and fun in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III on the 6th of May. Since launching The Big Lunch in 2009, The […]
The Emblem that will be used for the coronation of King Charles III has been unveiled and is now available for use for all activities associated with the event on the 6th of May. This includes community and national events, publications, retail and merchandising. You can download the Emblem in English and Welsh, free of […]
As February draws to a close, we at Brook international remain excited about the coming months of 2023 and our upcoming projects. As our customers will know, we produce and supply quality fabric, enabling our customers to craft flags for a variety of different occasions. The history behind the flags of different countries, events and […]
Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday, the 6th of May, 2023. The coronation will see his Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort. The coronation will reflect the monarch’s role today and look towards the future while being rooted in […]
Dear Customers, Without your enthusiasm and energy, we wouldn’t be where we are now. We have thought long and hard about how to address everything that’s happened at Brook International in the last three years. It’s a lot, and at this festive time of year, we have tried to sum up a 3-year period that […]