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Supporting UK Independent Businesses!
Supporting UK Independent Businesses Supporting UK Independent Businesses is the heart of what we do, and here we explain a little bit more about our company and how by purchasing from us, you really are supporting a wider network of independent businesses. Our...

Coat of Arms Gifts Photo Shoot!
We have been working hard in the last few months to develop new coat of arms product lines and a new website, which we hope you love! These things don’t just happen though – behind the scenes, lots of effort goes into creating what you see online. You'll see a...

Welcome to the new Hall of Names website
Our new website is finally live! We have been working hard in the past few months to put the new website together, and have created a 'shop window' which reflects the quality and range of the personalised gifts with coats of arms. We hope you like the changes...

Commemorative Plaques For Your Club, Society, Regiment, School or Company
Are you considering purchasing commemorative plaques to represent your club, society, regiment or organisation? In this article, we explain what makes our plaques unique, and how we could help you with your own bespoke commission. These items are available to purchase...

What Is The Difference Between Glass and Crystal?
What is the Difference Between Glass and Crystal? Have you ever wondered what is the difference between glass and crystal? Crystal is always popular has for a long time been a choice for a gift to prize for its quality. For generations it is often the choice for...

How Do We Research Your Surname Meanings and Coat of Arms?
Our History Our expertise lies in creating surname history scrolls for you to display and enjoy. We have more than a million surnames and their associated coats of arms on our database, and in this article, we explain just how this research into surname...

Answers to your Family History Questions!
Tracing your family tree is all about finding answers to your family history questions. Our friends at Family Tree magazine help with advice on these top ten family history questions. Happy family history researching! I always want to do find answers to my family...

How We Create Coat of Arms & Surname History Prints
Ever wondered how we create our coat of arms and surname history prints? In this article,we explain how we do it, where the information comes from, and how we trace the heraldry. When you place your order for a coat of arms and surname history print, your details and...

A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins
A Brief History of Cornish Surnames And Their Origins Does your surname originate in Cornwall (known in Cornish as ‘Kernow’)? Have you ever wondered where your surname derived from in this fascinating and mysterious corner of Britain? Cornish surnames can now be found...