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Entries from June 2010

A Unicorn resurrected returns home to Lancashire.

June 30th, 2010 · 1 Comment

This week has seen the announcement by Peter Harling Esq. of the receipt of the blazon for his new heraldic badge. Peter says that he was ” extremely pleased to receive from Mr Dickinson (Norroy & Ulster) this week, the confirmed blazon for my badge grant. Viz: A Unicorn Sejant Sable armed and unguled and […]

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Massye de Grafton et de Cestr’.

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments

Massye de Grafton et de Cestr’.
Arms: Quarterly -
1 & 4 Quarterly Gules and Or, in the first quarter a lion passant Argent, a crescent Sable on a crescent Argent for difference.
2 & 3 Per saltire Sable and Ermine, a lion rampant Or; over the four quarterings a crescent Azure for difference.
Crest: An owl Sable.       
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Lesley Audrey Holt (1928 - 2010)

June 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Born on the Wirral, Lesley Holt had a lifelong interest in art and art history. This interest was soon channelled into Medievalism and Heraldry. The love of heraldry coupled with a fine artistic talent and ability to absorb the most esoteric facts gave her a formidable advantage in discussions and in her talks and lectures […]

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