Author: Jo Laver
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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 – 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…
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The White Sails and The Passage to the New World
The White Sails and The Passage to the New World. Are you researching your surname history, celtic origins and heritage? Then you are likely to have heard of ‘The White Sails’. But where did this term originate, and why is it of importance to those of Irish or Scottish descent? Under James VI of Scotland,…
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The Origins of St Patrick’s Day
The Origins of St Patrick’s Day What are the origins of St Patrick’s Day? As the patron saint of Ireland, it is of the belief that St Patrick was born in the late 4th century. He is of course credited with bringing Christianity to the country. It is said that he used the shamrock as…
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Why is Family Research So Popular?
Why is Family Research So Popular? Family research has recently seen a surge in popularity, and those interested in their own history and background are utilising a wide range of resources to create their own family tree. Enthusiasts enjoy discovering that their own ancestors may have had their own coat of arms. Genealogy has never…
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Stuck for a mother’s day gift idea?
Stuck for a mother’s day gift idea? A personalised gift means so much more! Are you looking for that perfect gift for the Mum you love? Then why not consider a personalised present from our exclusive range, not available on the high street. We are proud to stock a massive selection of gifts that include…
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Somerset Business Awards – Hall of Names Are In The Finals!
Somerset Business Awards – Hall of Names Are In The Finals! Crowcombe-based company Hall of Names has made it into the final three of this year’s Somerset Business Awards. The Somerset Chamber of Commerce organise the annual event. There has been a record breaking number of entries and following a rigorous and intensive judging process,…