The incorrect hanging of the Union Flag in Wisbech "is an embarrassment", says a local resident.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that in common with other areas of the UK, St George's Flags and multiple Union Flags have appeared in the central area of the town.
This includes the police station and along Churchill Road.
He added that, driving down to the Morrison's supermarket, there are a mixture of flags some of which are upside down.
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He said: "Whilst I fully support the intended patriotic and political statement of the people responsible, I would plead to people that if you are going to hang the Union Flag, you at least HANG IT THE CORRECT WAY UP!"
"It is an embarrassment and instantly turns the activists from heroes to buffoons," he added.
"I admit that I am a child of the 60s, but one of the benefits of an old-school pre-woke education was that we were all taught - at primary school - the correct way to view, display and hang the Union Flag.
"I.e., with the broad white stripe (St Andrews Cross component) uppermost at the 'hoist' side-end of the flag."
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He added: "It is a great pity that people lack the basic knowledge of our country and heritage."
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