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The mysteries behind coats of arms and family crests
Coats of arms and family crests have fascinated people for centuries. Their bold colours, shields, animals, and symbols often raise questions about identity, ancestry, and history. Many people wonder whether their surname is linked to heraldry and what these designs truly mean. This guide explains the mysteries behind coats of arms and family crests, how…
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Coat of Arms Template
A coat of arms template is a fun and creative way to explore heraldry, history, and personal identity. Many people use templates for school projects, family activities, or to design their own shield inspired by traditional heraldic symbols. This guide explains how coat of arms templates work, what common symbols mean, and how heraldry developed…
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Do Companies Have Crests?
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Have you ever noticed that there are lots of companies that appear to use either crests or coats of arms? If you look carefully, you’ll notice that lots of them do! Businesses may use crests for a variety of reasons. Here are some possible reasons: Are crests controversial when companies use them for logos? It’s…
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Does everyone have a family crest?
Does everyone have a family crest? Many people ask ‘does everyone have a family crest.’ The simple answer is no. Historically, coats of arms and crests were associated with specific individuals or family lines rather than every surname. However, many surnames do have historically recorded heraldic designs linked to early bearers of the name. This…
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The difference between a coat of arms and a family crest
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a coat of arms and a family crest? Heraldry is, in essence, about showing people who you are, and this blog will hopefully help to answer your question! Aren’t they the same thing? Coat of arms and family crests are often used interchangeably in speech, but they…
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Gifts for the person who has everything!
Do you struggle to get a gift for the person who has everything? Do you have that person in your friend or family group who is hard to buy for? You know the one! Everything you think of, they’ve already got it! They are that ‘person who has everything’ and can be notoriously hard to…
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Gloucester Quays Festive Market
Visit the Gloucester Quays Festive Market this December for all your Christmas needs in one place! Plus, you’ll be able to visit our retailers Frank and Hazel Sweeny, who will be showcasing Hall of Names gifts. Where is the market? It is spread across High Orchard Street, Llanthony Road and Mariners Square. Shopping at Gloucester…
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Westpoint Exeter Xmas Fair
Visit our Hall of Names retailers Frank and Hazel Sweeney at the Westpoint Exeter Xmas Fair. This is a fabulous festive event not to miss! Plus you can get all your Christmas shopping under one roof! It’s 3 fun-packed days of festive shopping! What will you visit first at the Exeter Westpoint Xmas Fair? Every…
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The Royal Warrant
We have all become accustomed to seeing Royal coats of arms on popular products. But what exactly is The Royal Warrant? Who decides which companies should get one and how will things change now that Prince Charles has become Charles III? What is The Royal Warrant? According to Royalwarrant.org “it is a…
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King Charles III’s New Cypher Revealed
The new cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, as a visual identity of Charles’ new reign. This means that it will soon be visible on places such as government buildings, post boxes, royal uniforms and state documents. Here are a few interesting details about the cypher, including what it is, who created it,…