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Canterbury Tales – Success With Coats of Arms!
Canterbury Tales - Success With Coats of Arms! As one of Kent’s most loved visitor attractions, Canterbury Tales is at the forefront of offering a top visitor experience, where people can discover more about Chaucer’s famous tales of medieval misadventure. Recently...
Animals In Heraldry: Symbolism and Meaning (Part Three)
Animals In Heraldry: Symbolism and Meaning (Part Three) Animals in heraldry and heraldic symbolism featuring creatures both real and mythological is commonly found in heraldry and here are just a few examples. Is there an animal feature on your coat of arms? The Ape...
Animals in Heraldry: Symbolism and Meaning (Part Two)
Animals in Heraldry: Symbolism and Meaning (Part Two) Continuing on the theme of animals in heraldry, here are some examples of representations where we use animal symbolism to identify significant characteristics of the arms bearer. The bat - animals in...
Animals In Heraldry
Animals In Heraldry Animals in heraldry have been in use symbolically for centuries. As such, each individual representation has its own specific meanings. The animal depicted often highlights the characteristics of the arms bearer in visual form. Here are some...
Coats of Arms and Autumn Heraldry Symbols
Coats of Arms and Autumn Heraldry Symbols At this time of year, the season is about to change as Autumn approaches. Heraldry has long been influenced by natural imagery and here are some coat of arms and autumn heraldry symbols which are commonly found on coats of...
Prince Harry’s Coat of Arms
Prince Harry's Coat of Arms. Prince Harry is fourth in line to the throne. His full title is 'His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales'. The youngest son of The Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He was given a grant for his own coat of arms twelve years...
Decorations on a Coat of Arms
Decorations on a Coat of Arms The topic of heraldry and heraldic research is a fascinating one, but it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to understanding the meaning and significance of the heraldic representations and decorations on a coat of arms. The...
Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday – What Does it Mean?
Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday - What Does it Mean? Each year, the fourth Sunday of Lent is a time to celebrate mother's day and mothering sunday, when children present them with cards, gifts and keepsakes to honour the occasion. But where and when did this...
The Coat of Arms of the Duchess of Cambridge
The Coat of Arms of the Duchess of Cambridge As one of the most famous, most photographed women in the world, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge's public appeal is international. She bears the coat of arms of her husband Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, along with those...
