Author: Jo Laver
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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 of her father, Michael Middleton. The unique design shows…
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Your Ancestors’ Coat of Arms – Heraldry
Your Ancestors’ Coat of Arms – Heraldry If you are researching your family tree or trying to find out more about your surname history, it will please you to discover if your ancestors’ coat of arms is on record. Heraldry can be fascinating to research and its origins come from the middle ages, where designs…
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Crowns of Heraldry
Have you ever wondered about the significance of crowns of heraldry or those you find on a coat of arms? Appearing as part of the charge on a coat of arms, or set upon the actual shield, the heraldic crown signifies the status of its owner. The seven crowns listed below are notable ones that…
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On A Coat of Arms What Do The Heraldic Symbols Mean? (Q-Z)
What Do The Heraldic Symbols Mean on a Coat of Arms? (Q-Z) What Do The Heraldic Symbols Mean on a Coat of Arms? Heraldry and coats of arms are widely researched topics amongst genealogists and those finding out more about their family tree or surname history. The allegories and imagery featured on coats of arms,…
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What Do The Heraldic Symbols Mean on a Coat of Arms? (I-P)
Heraldry Alphabet. What do the symbols mean? (I-P) What Do The Heraldic Symbols Mean on a Coat of Arms? The heraldic tradition in the UK is a fascinating topic for the family history enthusiast. The heraldic symbols that feature on coats of arms can give a fascinating insight into the achievements of the bearer. Surname…
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What Do The Coat of Arms Heraldic Symbols Mean? (A-H)
Heraldry Dictionary (A-H). What do the coat of arms symbols mean? Heraldry has a tradition going back centuries, and there are heraldic symbols that feature on coats of arms for every letter of the alphabet. If you are conducting your own surname history research, you may indeed have discovered coat of arms heraldic symbols within…
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Clan Campbell โ Some Interesting Facts – Surname Meanings
One of the largest, most powerful and successful of the Scottish Highland clans. This is of course the Clan Campbell. They emerged as one of the most powerful families in Scotland. It is a familiar Scottish surname. Here are a few things you may not have known about the clan history of the Campbell’s… The…
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Language of Heraldry
Language of Heraldry Contrary to popular opinion, coats of arms were rarely recorded visually. That is to say in the form of a picture or drawing and this is the true language of heraldry. And so, today it is often up to the heraldic artist to render arms from a written description. As a result,…
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The Elements of a Coat of Arms – Heraldry
The Elements of a Coat of Arms – Heraldry Essential heraldic pieces The Elements of a Coat of Arms. The primary components of heraldry and their individual meanings are fascinating to those researching their surname history or coat of arms. The essential parts are in brief as follows: The Crest This device was worn on…
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History of Christian Names
If you are looking to find the history of christian names, then you’re in the right place! We’ve all got one but have you ever wondered where your name came from and whether it is Christian at all? Not what it means, especially, but how it came about and why your parents chose it. The…