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Tracing Your Irish Roots
Tracing your Irish roots can be a fulfilling and rewarding task. At Hall of Names, we have many visitors to our website, hoping to discover more about their Celtic roots and the meaning and history of their Irish name. Our database has over a million surname...
Colours in Coats of Arms and Heraldry
Colours in coats of arms and heraldry play an important role. If you purchase surname history print from us you will enjoy seeing the earliest coat of arms associated with a bearer of your name as well as the history. But did you know that each colour has a deeper...
Artistic Interpretation In Heraldry and Coats of Arms
Artistic interpretation in heraldry Artistic interpretation in heraldry and coats of arms presents a formidable challenge. The heraldic artist enjoys considerable freedom within certain limits, but there are objects within a coat of arms that you cannot alter....
Does My Family Name Have A Coat of Arms?
Does my family surname have its own specific coat of arms? We are often asked by customers if they have their own family coat of arms. They also ask if our surname histories relate to their own specific branch of the family name. It helps us to understand the basics...
The Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings is an event that is firmly etched into the history of the British Isles, and the year of 1066 is arguably the best known in English history. This massively significant battle was to result in the death of King Harold. The war period itself is...
Autumn Symbolism In Coats of Arms and Heraldry
The rich imagery of Autumn symbolism features on many coats of arms, and heraldic symbols often include animals and plants that we associate with Autumn, ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’ Here are some of the more commonly-found symbolic images that you...
Who’s Who In Your Family?
Do You Know Who's Who In Your Family? Do you know your first cousin from your second cousin once removed? We are all familiar with the standard terms for our immediate family members but do you really know who's who in your family? Mother, father, brother, sister,...
Personalised Crystal – How To Care For Your Collection
Personalised Crystal - How To Care For Your Collection. Crystal has long been a prize for its quality, durability and beauty. That’s why it is such a beautiful gift for a loved one, especially when personalised with your own special message. But like everything, it is...
Getting Started With Your Family History Research
Getting Starting With Your Family History Research. Researching Your Family Tree? The following article has been kindly provided by Jen Mortensen of Parish Chest, a great online genealogy shop. On the site you will find lots of interesting hints tips and facts to help...
