ALTRINCHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Azure in chief two Garbs and in base a Cogwheel Or. Motto 'ALTRINCHAM EN AVANT' - Altrincham leads the way. Incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in 1974. |
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The wheatsheaves and cogwheel refer to the agricultural and engineering industries, while the former are also County emblems. |
BEBINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Per chevron Azure and Or in chief a Saltire couped Argent between two Garbs of the second and in base a Lymphad sail furled Sable flags flying to the dexter Gules. Motto 'CIVITATIS FORTUNA CIVES' - The fortune of the state depends on the citizens. |
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The wheatsheaves are County emblems and the ship is appropriate to a town with a frontage to the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. The saltire is the emblem of St Andrew to whom the parish church is dedicated. |
BIRKENHEAD COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Quarterly Or and Argent on a Cross Gules between a Lion passant of the last in the first quarter an Oak Tree issuant from a Mount proper in the second an Estoile Azure in the third and two Lions passant in the fourth a Crosier in pale of the first and two Crescents in fesse of the second. Motto 'UBI FIDES IBI LUX ET ROBUR' - Where there is faith there is light and strength. Picture and additional information thanks to Graham Walker. |
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The principal emblems were taken from the seals of the several local governing bodies of the townships amalgamated to to form the Borough of Birkenhead. The crosier or pastoral staff and the lion formed part of the seal of the 'Extra-Parochial Chapelry or Township of Birkenhead', the lion was derived from the arms of the Massey family; Hamon de Massey having in 1150 , founded the Benedictine Monastery to which the crosiers refer. The oak tree was the main feature of the Tranmere Local Board, the star (or perhaps starfish) is representative of Bebington and the two lions of Oxton. The crescents possibly represent the Laird family, which did much for the devolpment of the town. |
BOWDON URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Per chevron arched Or and Vert in chief two Yew Trees eradicated proper and in base a Garb of the first on a Chief Gules a Lion passant Argent. Motto 'BEAU DON' - Splendid gift. Incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in 1974. |
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The arched or bowed chevron division of the shield represents the rounded hill from which the name Bowdon is derived. The yews recall the district's wooded areas, and represent the trees from which the famous Cheshire bowman made their bows, one of which appears in the crest. The sheaf is a well-known emblem of Cheshire and also represents agriculture. The white lion is from the heraldry of the Massey family. |
CHEADLE AND GATLEY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Sable on a Fesse dancetty of two points Argent another Gules between in chief two Bulls' Heads caboshed also Argent and in base an Eagle displayed Ermine on a Chief Azure a Garb between two Lozenges Or. Granted 20th December 1955. |
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The red central W is from the arms of the de Chedle family, and the blue field represents Stockport Etchells. The white bulls' heads represent the Bukeley family and the ermine eagle is from the crest the Moseleys. The wheatsheaf refers to the Earls of Chester and to Cheshire sitting between two gold lozenges from the arms of the Stopford or Stokeport family. |
CHESTER CITY AND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Gules three Lions passant guardant in pale Or dimidiating Azure three Garbs Or. Motto 'ANTIQUI COLANT ANTIQUUM DIERUM' - Let the ancients worship the Ancient of Days. |
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The arms were confirmed, and the crest and supporters granted by Letters Patent dated 3rd September 1580, though these arms may have been in use by the fourteenth century, as according to endorsements on the grant they were given by Edward III in 1329, and re-granted by Richard II in 1394. |
CONGLETON BOROUGH COUNCIL (former) |
ARMS: Sable on Water in base barry wavy Azure and Argent a Tun between two Conger Eels Argent a Lion statant guardant Or on the Tun. Motto 'SIT TIBI SANCTA COHORS COMITUM' - To Thee be the band of comrades dedicated. |
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The main part of the shield contains the very ancient "conger-tun" punning motif from a fifteenth century seal, with the royal lion standing on the tun. This was also used as the crest of the former unofficial arms. The water in the base refers to the River Dane. |
CONGLETON RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Azure on a Chevron Argent seven Gouttes de Larmes between in chief two Garbs Or and in base a Crystal of Rock Salt proper. Motto 'RURA MIHI PLACENT' - Things of the countryside please me. |
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The wheatsheaves are taken from the arms of the Cheshire CC and represent both the County and agriculture. The crystal of rock salt refers to the salt and chemical industries, and drops allude to the River Dane.
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CREWE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Ermine a Wheel having six spokes Or on a Chief wavy Azure a Maunch between two Wheat Sheaves of the second. Motto 'SEMPER CONTENDO' - Ever pressing forward. |
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The wheel is symbolic of the railway industry and its six spokes represent the six lines radiating from Crewe station, its golden colour emphasizes the prosperity brought to the town by this industry. The blue of the chief recalls the field colour of the County arms and also that of the Marquis of Crewe. On this are two of the golden wheat sheaves of Cheshire and also a maunch, this together with the field of ermine may be said to typify the clothing industry. Ermine was also used in the arms of Fouleshurst of Crewe, who won his spurs at the battle of Poictiers and was probably one of the earliest residents of Crewe mentioned as receiving battle honours. The wavy edge to the blue chief signifies flowing water and represents the Valley Brook or, as it used to be called, the River Waldron flowing across the old township of Monks Coppenhall whose boundaries enclosed the original Borough of Crewe and upon whose waters the railway industry formerly depended. |
DUKINFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Quarterly Azure and Argent a Cross pointed and voided quarterly of the last and Sable between in the first quarter a Raven close proper and the fourth a Garb both Or. Motto 'INTEGRITY'. Incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside in 1974. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The arms and crest are based upon the arms of the Dukinfield family. The raven is know locally as a docken is a rebus and the wheatsheaf is from the arms of the County. |
ELLESMERE PORT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Gules on a Bar Argent a Barrulet Sable surmounted of a Pale also Argent thereon a Pallet Azure in the first quarter a Beaver in the second a Cornucopia inverted in the third a a Garb and in the fourth a Sickle all Or. Motto 'PROGREDIAMUR' - Let us go forward. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The black horizontal line between silver borders symbolizes the oil pipes of the petroleum industry and the blue vertical line between similar borders represents the Manchester Ship Canal. The Beaver refers to industry and the wheatsheaf links to the traditional arms of the Earldom and County of Chester, while the cornucopia suggests prosperity. |
HOYLAKE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Vert two Golf Clubs in saltire heads downwards enfiled with an Ancient Crown Or between in chief a Fountain charged with an Anchour fouled Sable and in base a a Garb Gold two Flaunches barry wavy Argent and Azure. Motto 'PRESPICE ET PROSPICE' - Look backward look forward. |
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The shield, symbolises the District's position on the Wirral peninsula, with a green background between white and blue waves for the Mersey and Dee estuaries. The golf clubs and crown refer to the world famous Royal Liverpool Golf Links, founded in 1869. The anchor refers to the former importance of Hoylake as a port, in 1689 William of Orange sailed from here to Ireland to fight King James, culminating in the Battle of the Boyne. The sheaf links with the arms of the Cheshire CC. |
HYDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Azure a Chevron nebuly Argent between three Lozenges Or on a Chief of the second a Flake erect surmounted by a Hatter's Bow in bend sinister between a Cog-wheel and two Miner's Picks in saltire therefrom suspended a Davy Lamp all proper. Motto 'ONWARD'. Incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside in 1974. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The lower part of the shield is derived from the arms of the local manorial family of Hyde, suitably difference by change of tincture and nebuly treatment of the chevron. The other emblems refer to local industries. |
MACCLESFIELD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Or a Stag rampant Sable holding between the fore-legs a Bugle-Horn Vert on a Chief of the last three Garbs Gold. Motto 'MEMOR RURIS DISCIPLINÆ CUSTOS' - The mindful guardian of the rural way of life. |
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The main colours of gold and green may be taken as symbolising the agricultural wealth of the Rural District. The three sheaves are like those in the arms of the County Council. They also refer to the Earldom of Chester, and to the family of Cholmondeley, so long connected with the Manor and Forest of Macclesfield. The black Stag commemorates the Stanley family, and with the green hunting horn which it bears, also refers to the ancient Forest. |
NORTHWICH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Or in front of an Abbot's Crozier erect issuant from the base Azure a Stag's Head caboshed Gules on a Chief of the second three Garbs Gold. Motto 'VALE SAPE' - Be strong, be wise. |
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The blue crozier represents Vale Royal Abbey and the deer's head the Delamere Forest, it is also a reminder of the family of Done, Hereditary Foresters of Delamere. The three gold sheaves link the area to the earldom and County Palatine of Chester, also suggest the Rural District, and occur in the arms of many local families - Grosvenor, Cholmondeley and Vernon. |
NORTHWICH URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL See Northwich Town Council. |
RUNCORN URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Or on a Base barry wavy of four Azure and Argent a Lymphad proper flying Flags and Pennon of St. George and the sail also Azure charged with a Garb Gold on a Chief Gules two Flaying Knives in saltire proper handles Or between as many Fountains. Motto 'NAVEM MERCIBUS IMPLERE' - Fill the ships with goods. |
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The gold background represents prosperity and commerce, with a base of four blue and white waves for the four waterways which have played so great a part in the life of the town at different times - the Mersey, the Bridgewater Canal, Manchester Ship Canal and Weaver Navigation. The ship upon the waves was suggested by the former device of the Council, which flies the ancient flag of England and has a wheatsheaf from the arms of the Cheshire CC, which also appears in the arms of the Cholmondeley Earls of Rocksavage. The red chief suggests other important industries - the old sandstone quanying industry and the fires of modern engineering plants. The two ancient flaying-knives, the symbol of St. Bartholomew, the patron saint of tanners, represent the leather industry and stand between two heraldic fountains signifying water, chemicals, brine and wells. The red chief stretching over the ship also suggests Runcorn's bridges. |
SALE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Azure on a Pile Argent between two Garbs Or three Lozenges Sable. Motto 'SALUS ET FELICITAS' - Health and happiness. Incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in 1974. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The wheatsheaves are from the arms of the Cheshire County Council, and the lozenges are from the arms of the Massey family of Sale. |
STALYBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Argent a Chevron engrailed Gules between two Crosses pointed voided in chief Sable and a Mullet in base also Sable pierced of the field with two Flaunches Azure each charged with a Cinquefoil of the field. Motto 'ABSQUE LABORE NIHIL' - Nothing without labour. Incorporated into the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside in 1974. |
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The red chevron on silver is from the arms of the Staveley family, who anciently held the manor and from whom the town derives its name. The pointed crosses are from the arms of the Dukinfield family and the spur-rowel from that of Assheton. Both these families held land in Stalybridge and in the eighteenth century the heiress of the Dukinfields married into the Astley family, from whose arms the cinquefoils are taken. |
WALLASEY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
ARMS: Or on Waves of the Sea a three-masted Ship in full sail proper on a Chief Azure to the dexter three Garbs two and one of the first and to the sinister a Bugle-Horn proper stringed and garnished Gold. Motto 'AUDEMUS DUM CAVEMUS' - We are bold whilst we are cautious. |
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The Ancient Ship is taken as indicative of Wallasey's former importance in the shipping world, as in the Middle Ages she was a serious rival to Liverpool if not her superior in this respect. The three garbs or wheat sheaves on a blue field, are from the arms of the Earldom of Chester, taken on account of the position of Wallasey in the County, which position is more particularly indicated by the adoption of the bugle-horn. This represents the Horn of Wirral, indicating tenure by cornage, by which service the Lords of Wirral held the hundred, a form of feudal tenure which required the tenant to blow a horn giving notice of raids by the enemy. The Horn of Wirral is still in existence. |
WILMSLOW URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
ARMS: Argent on a Bend between two Bendlets wavy Azure three Garbs Or. Motto 'NOBIS HABITATIO FELIX' - A happy dwelling place for us. Picture thanks to David Hale, NSW, Australia. |
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The arms are based on those of the old family of Fitton - Argent on a Bend Azure three Garbs Or (derived from those of the Earldom of Chester). The wavy bends were added for difference and also allude to the rivers Bollin and Dean. |
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