ARMS: Or a Rose Gules surmounted by another Argent both barbed and seeded proper on a Chief Sable three Stags' Heads caboshed of the third.
*CREST: Out of a Mural Crown Or a Dragon wings elevated Sable holding in the dexter claw a Pick Or and collared Argent.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Stag and on the sinister side a Ram both proper each gorged with a Chain Or pendent therefrom a Rose Gules surmounted by another Argent both barbed and seeded proper.

Motto 'BENE CONSULENDO' - By good counsel.
Arms granted 17th September 1937. Arms re-granted and crest and supporters granted 1975.

The Tudor rose has been an emblem of the County for many years, having appeared on an unofficial device which preceded the the grant of arms. The stags' heads are from the Cavendish arms of the Duke of Devonshire.
The dragon crest, with metal collar and pick, symbolises the county's foundation by Danes, men of dragon ships, and the county's mining and engineering enterprise. Dragons traditionally amass underground and guard great mineral wealth.
The stag and ram have special significance for Derbyshire. Deer are closely associated with the county, founded by Danish invaders of the ninth century, who named their first fort, Derby, for the wild deer that were so abundant in the area. Sheep were introduced in the New Stone Age. They were the foundation of local farming, and later provided raw materials of early cloth and leather industry on which the county's towns were based. The ram is also the county's regimental mascot.

ARMS: Quarterly per fesse indented Argent and Gules in the first quarter a Torteau charged with a Cinquefoil Ermine in the second quarter a Lion rampant double queued also Argent in the third quarter an Ostrich Feather Ermine in the fourth quarter a Maunch Sable.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours a Fox courant over Stubble proper.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Bull Sable ducally gorged Or and on the sinister side a Leicestershire Ram proper.

Motto 'FOR'ARD FOR'ARD'.
Granted 25th January 1930.

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The arms incorporate elements from the heraldry of four important County families, three of whom became Earls of Leicester.
The ermine cinquefoil is that of the Beaumont family, in 1103 Robert de Beaumont was made the first Earl of Leicester. The Earldom eventually passed through the sister of the fourth Earl (FitzParnel) to her husband Simon de Montfort (1206-1264), from whose arms the white doubled tailed lion on red is taken. Simon also held the Honour of Hinckley, to which appertained arms consisting of a shield parted palewise indented silver and red, from which is derived the fessewise indentation in these arms. The ermine plume is the badge of John of Gaunt (another Earl of Leicester) and the black sleeve is the badge of the Hastings family, who built castles at Kirby Muxloe and Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
The running fox refers to fox hunting, which first originated in an organised form in Leicestershire in the 1690's.
The bull and ram symbolise the County's original major industries, grazing and wool. The bull's coronet represents the link with the Duchy of Lancaster, several Earls of Leicester were also Dukes of Lancaster.
The motto again refers to fox hunting, it is placed between a hazel leaf and a red martlet, which refer to Lord Hazlerigg, Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire from 1925 to 1949 and Lieutenant Colnel Sir Robert Martin, Chairman of the County Council from 1924 to 1960.

ARMS: Vert a Bend wavy Argent charged with a like Bendlet Azure overall a Bend sinister Ermine between four Fleurs-de-Lys Or.
CREST: On a Wreath Or and Vert a Lapwing proper between two Ostrich Feathers Argent.
SUPPORTERS: On either side an Officer of the 10th Foot (Lincolnshire "Yellowbellies") circa 1795 holding in his dexter hand a drawn Sword point downwards all proper.

Granted 8 April 1977.
Motto 'IN UNITY WE SERVE'

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The silver and blue wavy band indicates the coast line and the inland waterways network of the County and the ermine band symbolises Ermine Street, the Roman road which serves the length of the County. The four gold fleur-de-lys are taken from the arms of the City of Lincoln.
The Lapwing indicates the natural fauna of the County between two silver feathers recording the confirmation by Charter of the granting by Eaward I of the title of Prince of Wales to his son on 7 February 1301 at Nettleham, near Lincoln.
The supporters are Officers of the 10th Regiment of Foot - the Lincolnshire "Yellowbellies" (now incorporated in the Royal Anglian Regiment) - with drawn swords and in the uniform of 1795.

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ARMS: Vert a Fesse wavy per fesse wavy Argent and Azure over all an Oak Tree fructed Or.
CREST: Issuant from a Mural Crown a Garb Or charged with the Blade of a Miner's Shovel Sable.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Lion rampant queue fourchee Sable gorged with a Saxon Crown Or and on the sinister side a Greyhound Argent gorged with a like Crown with line reflexed over the back Azure.

Motto 'SAPIENTER PROFICIENS' - Progress with wisdom.
Granted 19th July 1937.

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The green background represents the extensive verdure of the County and the blue and white waves the River Trent, which flows through the southern and eastern parts of the County. The golden oak tree bearing acorns recalls the ancient Queen or Major Oak (reputed to be the largest in England) in the Royal Forest of Sherwood, which in olden times extended over a large part of the western half of the County and was the traditional haunt of the legendary Robin Hood.
The mural crown is a common symbol of civic government and the sheaf of corn and the miner's shovel blade represent agriculture and coal mining respectively - these being the major industries of the County.
The black lion with double tail is from the heraldry of the Dukes of Portland and the white greyhound from that of the Dukes of Newcastle and commemorate the fact that a member of one or other of these ducal families has for generations most frequently held the Office of Lord Lieutenant of the County. The Saxon Crowns are indicative of ancient Royal connections with Nottinghamshire.

*ARMS: Vert a Pale wavy Or a Bordure Argent charged with five Horseshoes Sable on a Chief of the second between two Lozenges a Cresset Sable fired proper.
*CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours the Battlements of a Tower proper issuant therefrom between two Abbatical Crosiers Or an Oak Tree proper fructed and ensigned by a Crown of Fleurs-de-Lys Gold.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Unicorn Argent armed and crined Or gorged with a Collar pendent therefrom a Cross flory Gules and on the sinister side a Leopard proper gorged with a Collar Gules pendent therefrom a Fleur-de-Lys Or.

Motto 'PER LABOREM PROGREDIMUR' - We make progress through hard work.
Granted 18th October 1989.

The Borough of Amber Valley was formed by the amalgamation of the Alfreton Urban District, the Belper Urban District, the Heanor Urban District, the Ripley Urban District and the Belper Rural District.

The gold wave on the green background represents the River Amber in its valley within a white border, like the arms of the Ripley UDC, charged with five of the six horseshoes from the arms of the de Ferrers family, founders of Darley Abbey which bore the Ferrers arms and owned much of the present borough area. The two black diamonds and flaming cresset or fire-basket, like those in the arms of Alfreton UDC, indicate the coal and iron mining industries so important in the development of the area.
The tower battlements, like that in the crest of Belper RDC, refers to Codnor and other local castles and strongholds. The oak tree recalls Duffield Forest, with gold acorns an allusion also to the Oakes family prominent in Alfreton's industrial history. The tree is topped by an ancient crown of fleurs-de-lys similar to that of Henry III who often hunted in the 'Frith' Forest and had numerous possessions therein. The two gold abbatial crosiers are for Darley and Beauchief Abbeys. The mantling also refers to Heanor's textile Industry.
The unicorn is derived from the unicorn's head in the crest of Ripley. This in turn is from the crest of the Wright family, used by the Butterley Company of which John Wright was a co-founder in 1790. It wears the red collar from the neck of the popinjays or parrots of the Curzons of Kedleston; hanging from this is a red 'cross flory' from the arms of the Outrams of Butterley, co-founders of the Butterley engineering firm. The leopard is one of the supporters of the arms of the Strutts. Jedediah Strutt was the founder of the textile industry of Belper, from which Edward, his grandson, took his title as the tirst Baron Belper. The leopard also wears the Curzon collar, from which depends a gold fleur-de-lys from the arms of John of Gaunt, used by the former Belper UDC. He had a residence and hunting-lodge at Belper. The fleur-de-lys is also an emblem of St.Mary, patron saint of Crich. The whole stands on a grassy base divided by blue and white waves representing the River Derwent and other rivers in the district.
The motto is one used by the former Heanor UDC.

ARMS: Per fesse indented Vert and Sable a Saltire Or charged with a Saltire Purpure on a Chief Ermine a Maunche of the second between two Legs embowed each hosed and shod with a Soft Leather Shoe of the fifteenth century couped also Purpure.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours, set upon a representation of the Entrance to the Railway Tunnel at Glenfield in the District of Blaby proper a Saltire perched thereon an Eagle displayed wings extended fessewise Or.

Motto 'IN TERRA DIVITIAE'-In the earth, riches.
Granted 20th December 1954 to the Blaby RDC, transferred by Order of the Privy Council.

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The green and black divisions of the field represent the green fields of agriculture and the black rich earth. The black points may be taken to represent the stone quarrying industry and the granite outcropping at several points in the District. They can also allude to the original ridge and furrow treatment of the land for natural drainage. The gold saltire is from the arms attributed to the ancient Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia, and refers to the many remains found in the District from that era. The purple saltire represents the two great Roman roads, Fosse Way running from the South West to the North East and Watling Street, running from the South East to the North West, which cross the District at High Cross. Purple is the colour of Imperial Rome. The ermine chief is from the arms of Ralph, Lord Bassett (1368-1390), one of the founder Knights of the Garter, who had a castle at Sapcote. The black maunche or sleeve is from the heraldry of the Hastings family. William, Lord Hastings (1430-1485) built Kirby Muxloe Castle, which is now an ancient monument. The shoed legs refer to the two main industries of the area, hosiery and knitwear, and boot and shoe manufacture.
The tower represents the tunnel and ventilating tower at Glenfield, built in 1832 by Robert Stephenson for the Leicester-Swannington Railway. The golden eagle, from the head of a centurion's standard upon the purple cross is a further reference to High Cross, where the Roman Station of Venonae formerly stood.

ARMS: Or on a Chevron Azure three Coronets each composed of Crosses Paty and Fleurs-de-Lys Or on a Chief Sable a Garb between two Pairs of Windmill Sails also Or.
CREST On a Wreath of the Colours a demi Lion Or holding between the forepaws a Woolsack proper charged with a Ram couchant Or.
SUPPORTERS: On either side a Mermaid proper crined and finned Or upon a Compartment of Waves barry wavy Azure and Argent.

Motto 'SERVE WITH AMNITY'.
Granted 1974?.

The Borough of Boston was formed by the amalgamation of the former Borough of Boston and the Boston Rural District.

The three princes coronets were transferred from the arms of the former Borough of Boston, their origin is not definately know, but it is said they represent the Dukes of Brittany, Richmond and Suffolk. The gold field and wheatsheaf represent the arable fenland and the windmill sails, like those in the arms of the Boston RDC, refer to the characteristic Dutch-type drainage of the area.
The woolpack and ram are an indication that Boston was a staple town for wool. The lion relates to King John and alludes to his journey to Swineshead after losing his treasure in the Wash.
The two mermaids are also derived from the supporters of the former Borough, and emphasise Boston's importance as a port both in medieval times and the present day. Tradition has it the two mermaids signify the connection between the Borough and two women of note in the reign of Henry VIII, namely Anne Boleyn and Princess Mary, Duchess of Suffolk. Anne Boleyn was related to the Tilney family, who held lands in Boston from the 13th to 15th centuries. The Duke of Suffolk, husband of Princess Mary, was the brother-in-law of Henry VIII and was granted land in Boston by him.

ARMS: Argent three Barrulets wavy Azure overall a lozenge lozengy Argent and Sable between in chief two Bees volant in bend and in base three Bears segant erect two and one proper.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours within a Circlet composed alternately of Bezants fimbriated Sable and Torteaux a Brock passant proper.

Granted ?

The Borough of Broxtowe was formed by the amalgamation of the Beeston and Stapleford Urban District, the Eastwood Urban District and part of the Basford Rural District.

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The black and white lozenge, indicating coal-mining in the area, is adapted from the arms of the Eastwood UDC and the three bears from the arms of the Basford family, formed part of the seal of the Basford RDC. The two honey-bees and the wavy bands, from the arms of the Beeston and Stapleford UDC, indicate the industrious characteristic of the Borough and its river frontage.
The gold and black and red roundels are also from the Eastwood arms and the badger or brock, in typical heraldic allusive fashion, refers to the name of the Borough.

ARMS: Gules a Device representing a Pomegranate Tree as depicted on the ancient Common Seal of the Borough the tree leaved and eradicated proper flowered and fructed Or.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours issuant from a Mural Crown Gules masoned Or a Mount Vert thereon a Derby Ram passant guardant proper.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Cock and on the sinister side a Pynot or Magpie proper each ducally crowned Or.

Motto 'ASPIRE'.
Granted 10th November 1955.

The arms are derived from the design of the Borough's Common Seal, which bears a pomegranate tree decoratively treated. This emblem was in use by Chesterfield in the reign of Elizabeth I, and may have been derived from the pomegranate of Granada which Henry VIII had adopted as a badge on his marriage with Katherine of Aragon. It has however been claimed that the pomegranate was in use by Chesterfield long before Tudor times. For some unknown reason in the 17th century the pomegranate was discarded in favour of arms - Gules on a gold fess a lozenge azure - but the pomegranate was restored to the Seal in 1893.
The mural crown is a common symbol of civic government and the ram links the arms with the County.
The supporters each with a ducal crown commemorate the Revolution plot of 1688 at the Cock and Pynot Inn (now the Revolution House) at Old Whittington and the association of the Earl of Devonshire and other with that plot. The supporters are depicted on a base representing the rocks and moorland around the Town. The motto is both encouraging and refers to the famous "crooked spire" of the Parish Church.

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ARMS: Argent on a Mount Vert within Park Palings a Buck lodged between two Oak Trees fructed proper.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours a Ram passant proper collared Or between two Sprigs of Broom also proper.
SUPPORTERS: On either side a Buck charged on the shoulder with a Sprig of Broom proper.

Motto 'INDUSTRIA VIRTUS ET FORTITUDO' - Diligence, courage and strength.
Granted 12th May 1939.

The stag at rest amid palings, known locally as 'the buck in the park', has been a badge of the City from time immemorial, and may have been derived from the white hart badge of Richard II. The ram and stag are traditionally associated with the County and the broom plant is a badge of the Plantagenet kings from whom Derby received its early charters.

ARMS: Argent three Bends wavy Azure overall between three Astronomical Signs of Mars Or a Chevron Gules thereon a Fleur de Lys also Or on a Chief dovetailed Gules a Garb of Wheat between two Hanks of Cotton Gold.
CREST: On a Wreath Or Gules and Azure out of a Mural Crown Or masoned Gules charged with four Annulets Sable and between two Torches issuing Azure enflamed proper a Stag rampant Gules and gorged with Lace proper attired and unguled Gold.
BADGE: A Stag's Head caboshed Gules attired Or in the mouth an Astronomical Sign of Mars Or and between the attires a Rose Gules barbed proper thereon another Argent barbed and seeded also proper.

Motto 'PER SAPIENTIAM CONSTANTIAMQUE VICTORIA' - Triumph through wisdom and endeavour.
Granted 1983.

The Borough of Erewash was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Ilkeston, the Long Eaton Urban District and part of the South East Derbyshire Rural District.

The three wavy blue bands symbolise the three rivers - Trent, Derwent and Erewash. The chevron was common to the arms of Long Eaton UDC and South East Derbyshire RDC and the fleur-de-lys, emblem of St. Mary, recalls St.Mary's Abbey. The signs of Mars, prominent in the arms of the Borough of Ilkeston, represent the iron and steel industry at Stanton Ironworks and the heavy engineering aspects of the Borough. The hanks of yarn symbolise the past and present textile manufacturing trades and the wheatsheaf represents the different parishes in the Borough. The dovetailed edge of the chief symbolises the woodworking and furniture making industries.
The mural crown is a frequent symbol of civic government and the black annulets or rings, from the South East Derbyshire arms, symbolise steel-making and engineering. The torches, like that in the crest of Long Eaton, represents industry and the stag commmon to the arms of both Nottingham and Derby indicates the general geographical location of Erewash. The stag's lace collar, again common to the arms of Ilkeston and Long Eaton, represents the lace-making industry.

*ARMS: Azure an Oak Tree fructed and eradicated Or on a Chief lozengy Argent and Sable tree Garbs of the second.
*CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours issuant from a Mural Crown Or in front of two Arrows in saltire points downwards a Torch Sable enflamed proper.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Stag and on the sinister side a Bear both proper.

Motto 'OMNIBUS OPTIMUM' - The best for all.
Granted ?

The Borough of Gedling was formed by the amalgamation of the Arnold Urban District, the Carlton Urban District and part of the Basford Rural District.

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The Oak Tree alludes to that in the arms of the County Council and to Sherwood Forest. The 'chief' of a pattern of black diamonds refers to the coal mining industry and the wheatsheaves to farming.
The mural crown signifies Gedling's Borough status while the torch symbolises industry. The arrows which appeared in the arms of the Arnold UDC allude again to the Sherwood connection.
The stag features as a supporter in the arms of the City of Nottingham and the bear is taken from the device of three bears formerly used by the Basford RDC.

ARMS: Sable three Piles Or on a Base enarched Vert fimbrated Or a Fountain.
CREST: On a Wreath Or and Vert a Piece of Blue John Stone proper within a Chevron Sable.
SUPPORTERS: On either side a Stag Or attired and unguled Sable gorged with a Mural Crown Vert and resting the interior hind leg on a Piece of Blue John Stone proper.
BADGE: A Fountain within a Triangle Sable.

Motto 'CONSILIO SEMPER PUBLICO' - Ever in the public interest.
Granted 1976.

The Borough of High Peak was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Buxton, the Borough of Glossop, the New Mills Urban District, the Whaley Bridge Urban District, the Chapel-en-le-Frith Rural District and the Tintwistle Rural District.

The black points, similar to those in the arms of the Chapel-en-le-Frith RDC, represent the high peaks in the north of the district and the green base symbolises the green lowlands. The heraldic fountain refers to the lakes, reservoirs and natural mineral springs.
The chevron continues the peak motif of the arms, but here it is a single peak at the highest point of the achievement of arms, being a specific reference to the name of the Borough. The piece of Blue John is shown as if in a cave and recalls the mineral, which is a special feature of the district and known worldwide.
The stag or buck is found in the heraldry of the entire district. The stags represent the Cavendish stag, the stag of Downs, Lords of the Manor of Whaley Bridge, the buck seen in the crest of the Borough of Buxton and the stags that once roamed over the whole area.

ARMS: Per pale indented Argent and Gules on a Chief Or three Torteaux that in the centre charged with a Pierced Cinquefoil Ermine the others each charged with a Mascle Or.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours a Dragon Gules preying on a Boar passant Argent.
SUPPORTERS: On either side a Ram reguardant Sable armed Or.

Motto 'POST PROELIA CONCORDIA'-After the battle, concord.
Granted 15th November 1974.

The Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth was formed by the amalgamation of the Hinckley Urban District and the Market Bosworth Rural District, except for the Parish of Ibstock.

The zigzag division of the shield into silver and red, as in the arms of the Hinckley UDC, represents the banner of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, thought to have been borne by later Earls of Leicester in connection with their Honour of Hinckley. The gold chief comes from the arms of the Dixie family of Market Bosworth. The red roundels are from the arms of the de Grey family, the gold mascles from those of the Ferrers and the ermine cinquefoil from those of Robert de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester. All these families were prominent in the neighbourhood.
The crest refers to the Battle of Bosworth Field, symbolising the defeat of the white boar (Richard III) by the red dragon (Henry VII). The white boar featured in the crest of the Market Bosworth RDC.
The black rams, suggested by the crest of the Hinckley UDC, commemorate the woollen industry upon which Hinckley's staple trade of hosiery manufacture was originally founded. The sheep's skin can also be taken as a reference to the important local industry of boot and shoe manufacture. The motto is that previously used by the Market Bosworth RDC.

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ARMS: Gules a Cinquefoil pierced Ermine.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours a Wyvern sans legs Argent strewed with Wounds Gules wings expanded Ermine.
SUPPORTERS: On either side a Lion reguardant Gules gorged with a Ducal Coronet suspended therefrom by a Chain Or a Cinquefoil Ermine pierced Gules.

Motto 'SEMPER AEDEM' - Always the same.
Arms and crest granted at the Visitation of 1619. Supporters granted 2nd December 1926.

The Cinquefoil was the device adopted by Robert De Bellomonte, first Earl of Leicester, and used by Robert Fitz Parnell, one of his successors who died in 1204.
The wyvern was the crest of Thomas of Lancaster, second Lancastrian Earl of Leicester. It has sometimes been quoted as all ermine. The Dukes of Lancaster from Edmund Crouchback onwards inherited the Earldom of Leicester and held lands in the city - hence the Lancastrian connection.
Following recognition by Royal Charter in 1919 of Leicester's City Status, an application was made in 1926 for a design to include supporters and the College of Arms produced one with the red Lancastrian lion on either side.

ARMS: Argent on a Cross Gules a Fleur-de-Lis Or.

Motto 'CIVITAS LINCOLNIA or FLOREAT LINDUM'.
Recorded at the College of Arms.

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The red cross on white is that of St. George, white being the symbol of purity, justice and gentleness, while the red is thought to symbolise valour. The fleur-de-lis represents the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of both the Cathedral and the City.
The arms are sometimes shown with the above mottos, Lindum being the Roman name for the City.

ARMS: Quarterly Or and Azure in dexter chief and in sinister chief a Roman Helmet proper lined Gules and in base the Attires of a Stag conjoined at their burrs proper over all a Cross flory per cross counterchanged of the Field.
CREST: On a Wreath Or and Azure on a Mount Vert an Oak Tree proper between two Lions rampant combatant Or armed and langued Gules the dexter lion supporting by its sinister paw a Pickaxe passing behind the tree in bend the Haft Or the sinister lion supporting by its sinister paw a Pickaxe passing in front of the tree in bend sinister its Haft also Or and the blades of both sable resting upon the ground; Mantled Azure doubled Or.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Stag per fesse Verte and Or semée of Oak Leaves counterchanged attired and unguled Gold langued Gules and gorged with a Duke's Coronet Or and on the sinister side a Lion per fesse Verte and Or semée of Oak Leaves counterchanged armed and langued Gules and gorged with a Duke's Coronet Gold.
BADGE: The Attires of a Stag conjoined at their burrs proper braced at their beams with a Cross flory per cross Azure and Or.

Motto 'SICUT QUERCUS VIRESCIT INDUSTRIA' - Industry flourishes like the oak.
Granted 10th June 1987

The Mansfield District was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Mansfield, the Mansfield Woodhouse Urban District and the Warsop Urban District.

The quartered field and cross flory are derived from the arms of the Borough of Mansfield and the two Roman helmets are from the device used by the Mansfield Woodhouse UDC. The pair of antlers allude to the deer in Sherwood Forest.
The crest incorporates a Sherwood Forest oak tree, like the crest used by the Borough of Mansfield, except that the small crosses have been replaced by pickaxes associated with the mining industry. The two lions are derived from the device of the Warsop UDC.
The dexter supporter is a Sherwood Forest stag with distinctive colouring patterned with oak leaves from the same forest and the sinister supporter is a lion. Both are gorged with a golden crown fashioned in the manner of a Duke's Coronet, alluding to the unofficial term "Dukeries" associated with the area.
The motto repeats that of the Borough of Mansfield.

*ARMS: Quarterly Gules and Vert in the first and fourth quarters a Tower and in the second and third quarters a Garb Or over all a Lion rampant Argent.
*CREST: On a Wreath Argent and Gules a Lion rampant quarterly Argent and Gules holding in the dexter claw a Latin Cross Or and in the sinister claw a Roll of Parchment proper.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Bull Sable armed Or and gorged with a Collar dancetty of two points upward Argent and on the sinister side a Horse Argent gorged with a like Collar Gules each resting the interior hoof on a Tower Or, the whole upon a grassy Compartment divided per pale by furrows.

Motto 'UNITY WITH DIVERSITY'.
Granted 17th December 1986.

The Borough of Melton was formed by the amalgamation of the Melton Mowbray Urban District and the Melton and Belvoir Rural District.

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The white lion is from the arms of the Mowbray family, Lords of Melton for over 300 years, whose arms (a white lion rampant on a red field) was used without authority by the former Melton Mowbray UDC. The towers on red allude to the district's borough status and the ancient castles of Belvoir, Melton Mowbray and Thorpe Arnold. The wheat sheaves on green refer to agriculture.
The lion in the crest bears the Mowbray colours of white and red. The gold cross symbolises the district's ecclesiastical heritage - fine parish churches of Melton and Bottesford and the medieval importance of Croxton Abbey, Belvoir Priory and Burton Lazars Leper Hospital. The scroll refers to the indentures associated with Melton Town Estate and to the Borough Charter.
The black bull is similar to that of the Leicestershire County Council and alludes to Melton Cattle Market. The white horse refers to field sports and farming. Their collars form the letter M, and the compartment conveys the Borough's town and country aspects.

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ARMS: Or a Miner's Pick Sable surmounted of a Tudor Rose barbed and seeded proper on a Bordeure engrailed also Sable eight Annulets Gold.
CREST: On a Wreath Or and Vert out of a Mural Crown Argent masoned Sable a representation of the crooked spire of Chesterfield Parish Church proper.

Motto 'REGNANT QUI SERVIUNT' - They rule who serve.
Granted 20th September 1954, to the Chesterfield Rural District Council.

The North East Derbyshire District was formed by the amalgamation of the Clay Cross Urban District, the Dronfield Urban District and a majority of the Chesterfield Rural District.

The Tudor rose is derived from the arms of the County Council and the miner's pick and black border represent the mining industry. The gold rings and engrailed edging of the border are from the arms of the former Earls of Scarsdale and recall the ancient Hundred of Scarsdale.
The gold and green of the wreath represent a rural area and its agriculture. The mural crown is a common civic emblem and the crooked spire of Chesterfield Parish Church, refers the Town that gave its name to the Rural District.

ARMS: Per chevron Vert and Sable on a Chevron Or between in chief two Bars wavy the nether issuant Argent surmounted of a demi Eagle issuant displayed wings inverted Or and in base an Oak Tree issuant fructed Or three Estoiles Sable.
CREST: On a Wreath Argent and Vert out of the Battlements of a Tower a Crane wings expanded and inverted proper supporting with the interior foot a Maltese Cross resting upon the battlements quarterly Gules and Argent.

Motto 'RECTAM VIAM SEQUI' - To follow the right road.
Granted ?.

The North Kesteven District was formed by the amalgamation of the Sleaford Urban District, the East Kesteven Rural District and the North Kesteven Rural District.

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The green background, two white waves, and the top half of the golden eagle in the upper portion of the shield are from the arms of the North Kesteven RDC from which the present District takes its name. The waves denote the rivers Witham and Brant in the agricultural countryside. The eagle refers to the numerous Roman associations of the area - the Fosse Way, Fosse Dyke and Ermine Street, which for part of its length formed the common boundary of North and East Kesteven. The lower part of the shield is taken from the arms of the East Kesteven RDC - a gold oak tree ultimately taken from the arms of the Kesteven County Council, representing the forests, remnants of which still survive in the south of the old county. The gold chevron with three black stars from the arms of the Sleaford UDC, which are taken from those of the distinguished Carre family. The three stars also indicate the union of the three former authorities in one edifice, suggested by the gable-end shape of the chevron.
The wreath is in green and white - the liveries of Kesteven County Council. The crane from the East Kesteven crest represents the important R.A.F. College at Cranwell (also commemorated in the Sleaford crest by an eagle). The crane stands within the battlements of a tower alluding to Somerton Castle, a 13th century residence of the Bishops of Lincoln, and rests a claw on a cross combining the red Maltese Cross of the Knights Templars and the white cross of the Knights Hospitallers, who had establishments at Mere in the North, Temple Bruer in the East and Eagle in the North. The crest thus combines influential institutions in the life of the area in both ancient and modern times.
The motto is that of the previous North Kesteven Rural District Council, a quotation from Cicero. It may be translated 'To follow the right road' and also 'To follow the straight road', the latter giving a reference to the Roman roads of the area.

*ARMS: Or on a Fess arched Vert between three Fleurs-de-Lis Gules a like number of Cornucopias proper all within a Bordure engrailed Azure.
*CREST: On a Wreath Argent and Azure upon a Mural Crown Vert the Top of a Blast-Furnace issuant therefrom Flames supported by a Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn Bull all proper.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter an Angel winged Or and habited Argent wreathed about the temples Argent and Azure a rope tied around the waist proper and holding in the exterior hand a Horn Or on the sinister side a figure representing John Wesley proper holding in the holding in the exterior hand a closed book Gold and in the interior hand a Chain of five links proper.

Granted ?

The Borough of North Lincolnshire formed on 1st April 1996, by a merger of the Boroughs of Glanford and Scunthorpe, and southern Boothferry. These areas where previously in the abolished County of Humberside.

The three red fleurs-de-lis are in recognition of the area as part of historic Lincolnshire and the three cornucopias on a green background, are an unambiguous reminder of the area's fertility and vitality. North Lincolnshire's wharves and waterways are represented by a blue border - the border which also creates the effect of an island to denote the Isle of Axholme. To represent industry and commerce and to reflect the modern age of the coat of arms, two important economic landmarks are included - the Humber Bridge and Humberside International Airport. The bridge is symbolised by the enarched bar and the airport is represented by the wings of the angel.
The mural crown, a symbol of civic government, provides the base on which the blast furnace and the Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn Bull are placed, adopted from the Scunthorpe BC and Glanford BC crests, respectively.
The angel on the right was chosen for its significance in the birth of the new authority, with the restored Angel Hotel in Brigg, the first administrative HQ based in a market town with a long association with local government. The rope around the angel's waist represents the town of Barton and its history of rope-making. To the left, John Wesley, founder of Methodism, with his roots in Epworth, was chosen to demonstrate the importance the new authority attaches to the Isle of Axholme. In Wesley's right hand are five links, each representing one of the five villages - Ashby, Brumby, Crosby, Frodingham and Scunthorpe - which comprise the industrial garden town of Scunthorpe.

ARMS: Per chevron Argent and Sable in chief two Ash Trees couped and in base on a Granite Rock issuant proper a Castle of three towers Argent on a Chief Vert between two Garbs a Mitre affrontée Or charged with two Crosses formy Gules.
CREST: On a Wreath Argent Sable and Vert, within a Circlet of six Lozenges conjoined Sable Flames proper issuant therefrom a demi-Lion Or gorged with a Collar Gules bezanty and holding a Hexagon Argent charged with a Maunch Sable.

Motto 'EX TERRA OPES' - From the earth wealth.
Granted 30th October 1974.

The North West Leicestershire District was formed by the amalgamation of the Ashby de la Zouch Urban District, the Ashby Wolds Urban District, the Coalville Urban District, the Ashby de la Zouch Rural District, the Castle Donnington Rural District and the Parish of Ibstock from the Market Bosworth Rural District.

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The green, white and black background suggests agriculture and coal mining. The two sheaves, like those in the arms of Coalville UDC and Ashby de la Zouch RDC, emphasise further the agriculture of the rural areas. The gold mitre with two red crosses is from the arms of Archbishop Laud, an historical reference to Ibstock with which he was associated. The two ash trees refer to the Ashby districts. The white castle was common to the arms of Ashby de la Zouch UDC and Castle Donnington RDC, the rock upon which it stands suggests Charnwood ("rock forest").
The black diamonds, like those in the crest of Coalville UDC, refer to coal mining and the flames to the fire-clay working and brick-making industries. The gold lion, also from the Coalville crest, is that of the Beaumont family and its collar is formed by the gold roundels on red of the Lords Zouch, seen in the arms of Ashby de la Zouch RDC. The black maunch or sleeve, common to the arms of Coalville UDC, Ashby de la Zouch RDC and Castle Donnington RDC, is from the heraldry of the Hastings family. The hexagon suggests the union of six authorities. The motto is that used by the Coalville UDC.

ARMS: Gules issuant from the base a ragged Cross couped proper between two Ducal Coronets in chief Or the lower limb of the Cross enfiled with a like Coronet.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours a Castle walled triple-towered and capped proper the dexter tower surmounted of a Crescent Argent and the sinister tower by an Estoile Or.
SUPPORTERS: On either side standing on a Staff raguly erased a Royal Stag guardant proper ducally gorged Or.
BADGE: A Saltire raguly Vert ensigned by a Stag's Head caboshed proper.
STANDARD: Barry of six Or and Argent the Bands Gules edged Gold inscribed Sable fringed Gold and Red.

Motto 'VIVIT POST FUNERA VIRTUS' - Virtue survives death.
Arms recorded at the Visitation of 1614. Crest granted 10th June 1898, Supporters granted 3rd November 1908 (replacing those granted 11th June 1898) and Badge granted 7th November 1911.

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The design is similar to the arms of Colchester, but there is no connection between the two places. It is probable that the ragged cross simply refers to the Forest of Sherwood.
The crest is based on the present Seal of the City, which has been in use since the 15th century. In the Seal the crescent moon and the star are shown above the towers and not on them.
The Royal stags and ragged staves are a further reference to Sherwood, they replace earlier supporters - two foresters with longbows - which were considered unsatisfactory.

ARMS: Quarterly Gules and Vert on a Bend Or between in the second and third quarters two Bars gemelles Or surmounted of a Pile reversed Argent a Lion's Gamb erased Gules between two pierced Cinquefoils Ermine
CREST: On a Wreath Argent and Gules an Owl affronty supporting with the wings a Brown Pelt charged with a Shuttle erect all proper.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Lamb guardant Argent and on the sinister side a Tiger guardant the tail reflexed upward along the exterior thigh proper.

Motto 'OBTAIN WISDOM'.

The Borough of Oadby and Wigston was formed by the amalgamation of the Oadby Urban District and the Wigston Urban District.

The lion's leg, like that in the arms of the Oadby UDC, represents the Oadby Brabazon and Powys-Keck families. The two cinquefoils are taken from the arms of the Leicestershire County Council. The narrow gold bars symbolise the former railway industry at Wigston and the two white triangles, like those in the arms of the Wigston UDC, recall the town's former name of 'Wigston Two Steeples'.
The owl, the bird of wisdom emphasises the motto. The pelt, as in the crest of the Oadby UDC, refers to the footwear industry and the shuttle, from the crest of the Wigston UDC, represents the hosiery industry.
The lamb suggested by the Oadby crest refers again to woollen and hosiery manufacture, and the tiger from the Wigston crest recalls that town's association with the Royal Leicestershire Regiment.

*ARMS: Per chevron Sable and Vert in chief two Bears salient respectant and in base a representation of the Bingham Butter Cross Or on a Chief Argent a Barrulet wavy Azure rising therefrom a Bridge of three arches Or.
*CREST: On a Wreath Or and Vert within a Mural Crown Or charged with three Oak Leaves a Cliff surrounded by Rushes proper.

Motto 'SALUS POPULI' - The welfare of the people.
Granted ?

The Borough of Rushcliffe was formed by the amalgamation of the West Bridgeford Urban District, the Bingham Rural District and part of the Basford Rural District.

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The black and green background is indicative of coalmining and agriculture. On the black are two of the three gold bears from the arms of the Basford family, contained in the seal of the Basford RDC and on the green is the Butter Cross which was the emblem on the seal of the Bingham RDC. The blue wave is for the River Trent, over which stands a conventionalised Trent Bridge of three arches, for West Bridgford.
The gold mural crown is a familiar civic symbol, charged with three visible oak leaves from the tree in the County arms, denoting three Nottinghamshire communities combined in one authority. The rest of the crest refers to the name Rushcliffe, in typical heraldic allusive fashion, depicted by a cliff rising from rushes.
The Motto is a quotation from Cicero.

ARMS: Vert semée of Acorns a Horseshoe Or.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours in front of a Horseshoe an Acorn Or leaved and slipped proper.

Motto 'MULTUM IN PARVO'-Much in little.
Granted 1st May 1950

On 31st March 1974 the administrive County of Rutland was abolished and the County was administered as part of Leicestershire. The Rutland District Council used the arms of the old County Council. Since 1st April 1998 the County has been administered by the Rutland County Council which is a unitary authority.

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The green shield represents the County's agriculture, especially its rich pasture land and the acorn exemplifies the former forest land which at one time covered much of the County, especially on the south side. The horseshoe represents the County's history and hunting association, and recalls the unique collection of horseshoes presented by royalty, peers of the realm, and noblemen passing through the County, which hang on the walls of the famous Castle Hall at Oakham.
The motto bears witness to the efficiency and importance of England's smallest county.

*ARMS: Vert on a Chevron Or masoned Sable between three garbs Or a like number of Annulets also Sable a Chief vairy Ermine and Gules.
*CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours upon a Mount Sable inflamed a Tower Argent rising therefrom Clouds of Steam proper.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Lion Ermine gorged with a Collar vairy Ermine and Gules and on the sinister side a Wolf Erminois gorged with a Collar quarterly Ermine and Gules each charged on the shoulder with a Rose Gules barbed proper thereon another Argent barbed and seeded also proper.

Motto 'THE EARTH OUR WEALTH'.
Granted ?.

The South Derbyshire District was formed by the amalgamation of the Swadlincote Urban District, the Repton Rural District and part of the South East Derbyshire Rural District.

The basic pattern of the shield is that of the South East Derbyshire RDC, a green background with two gold sheaves and a gold chevron with three black rings. These represent agriculture and the iron pipe industry, three rings rather than the original four are shown here for aesthetic reasons and to emphasise the combination of three areas. The gold chevron is masoned with black to suggest the yellow brick industry denoted by the single brick in the Swadlincote UDC crest. The third wheatsheaf represents the former Repton RDC, and this gives the three wheatsheaves of Ranulph de Blunderville, Earl of Chester, whose widow Matilda moved his Priory at Calke to Repton in the late 12th century. The ermine and red chief, like the border of the Swadlincote arms, is from the arms of the Gresley family.
The black mound with flames issuing denotes coalmining and the fireclay industry. The tower, suggested by that of the Stanhope Earls of Harrington in the South East Derbyshire crest. Here it is white and shaped so as to suggest the cooling towers of Drakelow Power Station, with white clouds issuing symbolising steam.
The ermine lion is derived from the Gresley' s crest. He wears adistinctive collar showing one row of the ermine and red pieces from the Gresley arms. The wolf is derived from the supporter of the Stanhope Earls of Harrington, he is of gold with black ermine tails, and wears a collar quartered like the Stanhope's shield in ermine and red. Each beast is charged on the shoulder with a Tudor rose from the County arms.
The motto refers to the coal, fireclay and yellow brick industries and agriculture, all symbolised in the arms.

ARMS: Barry wavy of six Azure and Argent in front of two Crosiers in saltire a representation of the Elloe Stone issuant on a Chief Or an open Book proper edged Or bound between two Tulip Heads Gules.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours a Heron proper supporting with the dexter foot a Cornucopia erect Or replenished with flowers fruit and cereals proper.
BADGE: In front of two Crosiers in saltire a representation of the Elloe Stone Or.

Motto 'PROGRESS THROUGH ENDEAVOUR'.
Granted 1976?.

The South Holland District was formed by the amalgamation of the Spalding Urban District, the East Elloe Rural District and the Spalding Rural District.

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The background of blue and white waves is like those in the arms of the Spalding RDC and the East Elloe RDC, they represent the waterways of the area. On these lie two crossed crosiers for the monastic foundations of, Castle Acre Priory, Spalding Priory and Crowland Abbey, and the Elloe Stone, also from the East Elloe arms, which marked the site of the Hundred Court of Elloe, the 'local government unit' of mediaeval times which governed most of the South Holland area. The gold chief and book represents the Spalding Gentlemens' Society, a pioneer in local culture, and two tulip heads, all from the arms of the Spalding UDC, the tulips also featured in the arms of the Holland County Council.
The wreath and mantling are in the basic blue and white of the shield. The heron from the arms of the Holland County Council, symbolizes the characteristic local fauna, it supports a gold cornucopia from the Spalding RDC arms, and indicates the flora and rich produce of South Holland.
The motto is that of the Spalding Rural District Council.

ARMS: Checky Or and Azure on a Chevron Vert a Wake Knot between two Garbs Or on a Chief Gules a Lion passant guardant Or.

The South Kesteven District was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Grantham, the Borough of Stamford, the Bourne Urban District, the South Kesteven Rural District and the West Kesteven Rural District.

The background of gold and blue chequers, common to the arms of the Borough of Stamford and the Borough of Grantham, are from the arms of the great Norman family of de Warenne, who held both manors. The green of the chevron, is like the background of the device of the West Kesteven RDC and the two sheaves of wheat, representing agriculture, are also from this device and the arms of the South Kesteven RDC. The gold knot, the badge of the Wakes, is taken from the arms of the Bourne UDC, of which they were lords in medieval times. At the head of the shield is one of the Royal Lions of England, which formed part of the arms of Stamford.

South Northamptonshire District Council ceased to exist on 1 April 2021 by the merger of the County County with the county's seven existing non-metropolitan districts of Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, Northampton, South Northamptonshire and Wellingborough. They were replaced by two new unitary authorities North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.
Information moved to South Northamptonshire DC

Wellingborough Borough Council ceased to exist on 1 April 2021 by the merger of the County County with the county's seven existing non-metropolitan districts of Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, Northampton, South Northamptonshire and Wellingborough. They were replaced by two new unitary authorities North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire.
Information moved to Wellingborough BC

ARMS: Vert a Fess Ermine of five Spots between in chief the head of a Roman Legionary Standard between two Garbs of Barley or and in base on Water barry wavy of four Argent and Azure a Viking Ship Or the sail set Argent.
CREST On a Wreath Argent and Vert on a Mount an Oak Tree proper fructed Or bound thereto by a circular Steel Chain proper two Anchors in saltire Or.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn Bull and on the sinister side a Lincoln Longwool Ram both guardant proper each supporting a Crosier Or.
BADGE: A Pentagon per pale barry wavy of six Argent and Azure and Vert over all a Pallet Ermine of five Spots the Pentagon fimbriated Or.

Motto 'STRIVE FOR THE GAIN OF ALL'.
Granted 15th November 1974.

The West Lindsey District was formed by the amalgamation of the Gainsborough Urban District, the Market Rasen Urban District, the Caistor Rural Dristrict, the Gainsborough Rural District and the Welton Rural District.

The green background, like that of the Gainsborough UDC and the Caistor RDC, suggests the predominantly rural character of the area. The ermine 'fess' represents, as in the arms of the Gainsborough RDC and the Welton RDC, the Roman Ermine Street. The Roman legionary standard-head in gold is from the arms of the Caistor RDC and emphasizes the Roman associations of that part of Lindsey, this is flanked by two golden sheaves in the same position as in the arms of the Gainsborough UDC and the former Lindsey County Council. The sheaves in the former arms, though not so specified are shown as wheat, while those in the County arms are depicted as barley. The latter is preferred in the new arms as being the more general crop over the whole region, and as having particular reference to the malting industry of Market Rasen. The gold Viking Ship is from the Lindsey arms and the white and blue waves where common to the arms of both the Gainsborough UDC and RDC. Like the dragon ship in the latter's crest, the vessel refers to the Scandinavian incursions into the area by way of the Trent and the settlement under Swein or Sweyn at Gainsborough.
The grassy mound, represents the Lincolnshire Heights and the Wolds. The oak tree with gold acorns, refers to the woodlands, such as Willingham Forest, and particularly the timber park at Brocklesby Woods, where the Earls of Yarborough have established scientific forestry as one of the district's most notable features. The gold crossed anchors from the crest of the Gainsborough UDC, recall the importance to the economic life of the area of the Trent Navigation. The circular steel chain, securing the anchors to the tree are reminder of the allusive 'links' from the Lindsey crest and of the engineering industry of the Gainsborough area.
The Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn bull and the Lincoln Longwool ram, are characteristic Lincolnshire beasts, and represent the dairying activities of the western side of the district and the extensive sheep farming of the middle and eastern parts. The gold crosiers suggests the many historical links of the district with the Bishops of Lincoln, the ancient See of Lindsey, and with Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror and holder of the Manor of Market Rasen in Norman times.

*ARMS: Vert on a Bend wavy on the upper edge Or four Roses Gules barbed and seeded proper between a Lion's Face and a Garb Or banded Gules.
CREST *On a Wreath Or and Vert in front of a Mount Vert thereon a Tower triple-towered Argent the portcullis raised Or three Garbs banded and two Roses Gules barbed and seeded proper.
*SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Lion guardant Or resting the interior hindpaw on an Escallop Argent and on the sinister side a Bull guardant Sable gorged with a Collar and Line reflexed over the back Or and resting the interior hindleg on a Horseshoe Argent.
*BADGE: A Lion sejant guardant supporting a Garb Or thereon four Roses palewise Gules barbed and seeded proper.

Motto 'AMBITION PRIDE UNITY PROSPERITY'.
Granted 2023.

West Northamptonshire was formed on 1 April 2021 through the merger of the three non-metropolitan districts of Daventry, Northampton, and South Northamptonshire, it absorbed the functions of these districts, plus those of the abolished Northamptonshire County Council.

The design has been drawn to reflect and represent West Northamptonshire's proud history and heritage, taking a number of elements from the arms of the former Northampton Borough, Daventry and South Northamptonshire districts and Northamptonshire County Council.
The roses have traditionally been associated with the County, the four here represent the main towns of Daventry, Brackley, Towcester and Northampton. The lion's face reacalls the lions in the arms of the Borough of Northampton and South Northamptonshire DC and the common seal of Brackley and the gold wheatsheaf recalls the area's rich agricultural heritage. The edges of the diagonal bend across the shield represent Watling Street (straight) and Grand Union Canal (wavy).
The crest features the white triple-towered castle from the arms of Northampton, on a ring of red roses symbolising county history and gold wheatsheaves representing the area's many rural settlements and agricultural heritage.
The golden Lion is again taken from the arms of Northampton, with an escallop shell on its foot in reference to the arms of the Spencer family who have owned Althorp for 500 years. The black Bull is from the County Council arms, signifying Edward IV's historic marriage at Grafton, with an iron collar representing agriculture, leatherwork and shoemaking and a horseshoe at its foot in reference to the area's history of metalworking, horseracing at Towcester and horsepower of the motorcars at Silverstone.
The motto represents the Council's ambition for West Northamptonshire to be a great place to live and work and provide families with a safe place to grow up in and thrive. Encouraging residents to take pride in the area, it's history and great prospects for the future. Inspires residents across West Northants to come together in unity and prosperity, promoting West Northamptonshire as a thriving place with a rich history and ambitions.

ARMS: Barry wavy Argent and Azure a Lion rampant queue fourchee and on a Chief Sable a Windmill Sail of five arms Or between two Lincoln Red Shorthorn Bulls' Heads caboshed proper ringed Argent.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours in front of a demi Lion Ermine holding between the paws a Book Or charged with a Rose Gules charged with another Argent barbed and seeded proper seven Mascles conjoined Gules.

Motto 'FOURSQUARE TO ALL WINDS'.
Granted 1st October 1965, to the Alford Urban District Council. Transferred to the Town Council on 16th April 1975.

The black lion is that of William de Welle, Lord of the Manor of Alford, who obtained the market charter in 1283. The blue and white waves represents the ford that gave Alford its name. The bulls' heads and five armed windmill sail symbolise the importance of agriculture, the town's annual bull fair and its cattle market.
The ermine lion comes from the arms of Lord Burghley, who helped Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School obtain its charter in 1576, and holds, appropriately, a gold book with a Tudor rose on it. The seven red mascles or voided lozenges are traditionally associated with St. Wilfrid, to whom the church is dedicated.
The motto is adapted from Ode on the Death of the Duke of Wellington by the Lincolnshire poet Alfred Lord Tennyson.

ARMS: Or on a Fess Azure between in chief three Torteaux and in base a Wake Knot Gules a Bar wavy Argent.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours issuant from the Battlements of a Tower Gules a demi-Lion Ermine holding between the paws an Escutcheon Azure charged with a Fleur-de-Lys Argent.

Motto 'VIGILA ET ORA' - Watch and Pray.
Granted 23rd July 1953, to the Bourne Urban District Council. Transferred on 21st May 1974 and registered as such at the College of Arms on 10th March 1975.

The shield is a modification of the arms of the Wakes previously used by the Council. The three red roundels on gold remain, and the characteristic knot, a badge of the Wakes, which surmounted the previous design is now in the base of the shield. The blue and white waves replace the two red bars from the Wake arms, and represent the historic Carr Dyke and the Bourne Eau.
The red battlements represent the Castle and the Ermine lion is from the arms of the Cecils, of which family was Elizabeth I's famous Treasurer Lord Burleigh, and the Marquesses of Exeter who have owned the market rights since 1564. The shield held by the lion, shows the arms of the Digby family of the Red Hall.

*ARMS: Gules on a Fess wavy Azure frimriated Or between in chief a Mauch Argent between two Roundels Or and in base a Cross Formy Argent two Shovellers Argent.
*CREST: On a Wreath Argent and Gules a Stag statant resting its dexter leg on a Mound of Brown Stones proper.

Motto 'SPECTEMUR AGENDO' - Let us be judged by our actions.
Granted 1976.

The shield contains references to various landowning families connected to Braunstone. The red field derives from the arms of the Peverel, De Grentsmainel, De La Zouch, Herle, De Ferrars, Cantelupe, Slorry, Vaux and Harcourt families. The Shoveller ducks, are from the Herle family who intermarried with the Hastings. The blue fess is from the arms of Burdets the first known family in Braunstone, and also the Grey, Erdington, Camville and Anstey families. The gold roundels are from the arms of de La Zouch who intermarried with the Burdets. The white cross, refers to the families of Peverel, Slorry and Winstanley, the latter family residing in Braunstone from 1651 to 1925. The Sleeve or maunch, refers to the Hastings family who held much land locally from 1367 to 1650. The gold wavy lines, allude to the Drummond Family who held much land to the south east of Braunstone and considerable land in Lubbesthorpe.
The mound of brown stones refers to the name of the town.

ARMS: Lozengy Argent and Sable on a Chief Or an Annulet of the second between two Torteaux.
CREST: On a Wreath Or and Gules in front of a Wheel issuing therefrom Argent a rounded Mount Sable lozengy Argent rising therefrom in its Flames a Phoenix proper.

Motto 'WE SEEK THE BEST'.

Arms granted 17th May 1951, to the Eastwood Urban District Council. Crest granted 12th May 1980.

The black diamonds represent coal mining. The annulet is from the hearldry of the Plumtree family and the red roundels are from the arms of the Grey family of Codnor. They may also be seen as representing cricket balls, in allusion to the fact that several well-know cricketers have come from the district.
The flames rising from the black diamonds depict the energy derived from coal, and appearing out of the flames is a Phoenix, the mythical bird which the author D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930) adopted as his emblem. This serves as a reminder that Eastwood was Lawrence's birthplace and his early home. Behind the Phoenix, a railway wheel signifies the Town's role in the development of Britain's railways, for it was at the 'Sun Inn' in 1832 that steps were taken to create the Midland Counties Railway, a major constituent of the Midland Railway.

ARMS: Vert on a Fesse wavy Argent in chief a Cog-Wheel between two Garbs and in base an Ancient Crown Or a Fesse wavy Azure.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours out of a Mural Coronet two Ancors in saltire Or.

Motto 'STRIVE FOR THE GAIN OF ALL'.
Granted 15th March 1950, to the Gainsborough Urban District Council. Transferred 1992?.

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The colours and emblems on the shield refer to the town's rural surroundings. The wheat sheaves represent the towns agricultural heritage and the blue and white wave the River Trent. The cog-wheel relates to the town's industrial heritage and the crown to royal associations and the Kingdom of Mercia.
The anchors recall Gainsborough's former importance as an inland port, and the mural crown, as well as being an emblem of civic government, refers to the castle.

ARMS: Sable a Wolf rampant Or on a Chief of the last a Plough turned to the sinister Azure between two Garbs Gules.

Motto 'DEO ADJUVANTE NON TIMENDUN' - With God's assistance there is nothing to fear.
Granted 8th June 1954, to the Louth Borough Council. Transferred by Order in Council 19th May 1976.

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The golden wolf on a black background was used by the former Borough of Louth, which came into existance in 1836. It is claimed by local historians that it was originally used by Nicholas de Luda in 1351. He was a clerk to Edward II and had a long ecclesiastical career. Luda was the Roman name for Louth. The wheatsheaves and the plough refer to the Town's association with agriculture.

ARMS: Per fesse embattled Azure and Or in chief two White Lilies slipped and leaved proper the stalks conjoined and entwined with the shank of an Anchor interlaced with the bows of two Keys fessewise wards outwards and downwards Gold and in base three Dolphins naiant of the first.
CREST: Out of a Mural Crown Argent charged with three Cross Crosslets Sable a demi Lion Gules gorged with a Collar Lozengy of the first and last. Mantled Azure doubled Or.

Motto 'AMOENIORA LITORA NOSTRA' - Our shores are more delightful.
Granted 10th February 1960, to the Mablethorpe and Sutton Urban District Council.

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The background colours are appropriate to a seaside resort - blue for the sea and gold for the sands. The embattled line suggests the great sea wall built after the flood disaster of 1953. The top of the shield shows the emblems of three patron saints - lilies for St. Mary the Virgin, keys for St. Peter and an anchor for St. Clement. They are interlaced to represent the union of the parishes of Mablethorpe, Trusthorpe and Sutton-on-Sea. The three dolphins suggest the pleasures of the three resorts
The crest represents the early manorial history of the district. The mural crown is a common civic emblem and bears the crosslets from the arms of the de Mablethorpe family. The red lion is that of the de Montalts, and his collar bears the lozenge pattern of the Fitzwilliams.
The motto is based on a quotation from Tacitus.

ARMS: Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure on a Chief Gules a Peacock in his pride proper between a Fleur-de-Lis on the dexter and a Lion passant guardant on the sinister Or.
CREST: On a Wreath Argent and Azure a Morfex Argent beaked Sable holding in its beak an Eel proper; Mantled Gules doubled Argent.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side an Otter and on the sinister side a Beaver the latter langued Gules.

Motto 'DEO FRETUS ERUMPE' - Trust God, and sally.
Granted 8th December 1561 to the former Borough of Newark-on-Trent. (Although the tinctures of the supporters are not specified they are painted proper).

The wavy bars, crest, and supporters refer to Newark's riverside position. The fleur-de-lis and lion are royal emblems. Local opinion takes the bird as the symbol of pride.
Several variations of the crest have been quoted. The bird has been described as a morfex, a seagull, and a martlet; and the eel has been called a snake. In the above description I have followed the original blazon - "Barre wave of Six peces silver and azure a chefe goules therein a peakocke displayed proper colour betwene a flowre de luce and a lyon passant regardant, golde on the helmet on a wreath silver and azure a morfex silver, beaked sable, therein holding a Ele in proper collor mantled gules doubled silver bottoned golde, the said Armes assisted betweene two supporters A Otter and a Beaver both in proper coller The beaver langued gules."
The motto was added in 1912 and is a translation of the valiant words of the Mayor, to Lord Bellasyse, during the siege of Newark by the Parliamentarians in 1646.

ARMS: Gules on a Mount Vert a Tower triple-towered Argent the portcullis raised Or supported by two Lions rampant guardant of the last.

Motto 'CASTELLO FORTIOR CONCORDIA' - Peace is stronger than a fortress.
Recorded at the Visitation of 1617. Transferred to Northampton Town Council, upon the abolition of Northampton Borough Council.

The castle doubtless refers to Northampton Castle, which was built by Simon de Senlis around 1100, and was on several occasions the scene of Councils and Parliaments. A castle had appeared on various Borough seals over the years and the English lions are royal emblems.

ARMS: Vert on a Chevron Or between in chief two Stags' Heads caboshed and in base a Fleur de Lys Argent a Chevronel Sable surmounted by a Tudor Rose barbed and seeded proper all within a Bordure also Argent thereon six Horseshoes also Sable.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours out of a Mural Crown Sable Flames proper issuant therefrom a Unicorn's Head Argent armed and crined Or charged with three Spearheads erect one and two Gules.

Motto 'INGENIUM INDUSTRIA ALITUR' - Skill is fostered by diligence.
Granted 8th April 1954, to the Ripley Urban District Council.

The green background of the shield refers to the Royal Forest of Duffield which gives the ancient background of the district. The stags' heads, another reference to the Forest, are also from the arms of the Cavendish Dukes of Devonshire who came into possession of Ripley after the Dissolution. The chevron is for Heage or "Highedge" and also for the hilly character of the situation of Ripley. The black thinner chevron represents the coal seam lying beneath, and the Tudor rose, from the County arms, also refers to Coronation year, in which the grant of arms was sought. The fleur de lys is from a seal attributed to Darley Abbey, and is also the emblem of St. Mary patron of Crich, part of which is in the District. As the whole area was formerly in the protection of Darley Abbey, the arms are surrounded by a white border with six black horseshoes from the arms of its founders, the Ferrers family.
The black mural crown denotes a mining town, and the unicorn's head, adapted from the Wright crest which is used by the Butterley Company, rises from the flames suggesting the local heavy industries.
The motto can also be translated as "Character thrives on hard work" or "Ability thrives on industry" and is a quotation from Cicero.

ARMS: Gules on a Chevron Or three Estoiles Sable on a Chief Argent as many Trefoils slipped Vert.
CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours an Eagle wings extended and head downwards and to the sinister proper holding in the beak an Ear of Wheat stalked and leaved Or.

Granted 26th October 1950, to the Sleaford Urban District Council.

The lower portion of the shield is the arms of the Carre family, closely associated with the town in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and founded of the local almshouses and grammar school. The three trefoils are from the arms of the Herveys, Marquesses of Bristol and Lords of the Manor.
The eagle refers to the town's links with the R.A.F., especially through the R.A.F. College at Cranwell. The ear of wheat refers to agriculture.

ARMS: Per pale dexter side Gules three Lions passant guardant in pale Or and the sinister side chequy Or and Azure.

Recorded at the Visitation of 1634 for the former Borough of Stamford.

The blue and gold chequers are those of the Earls Warenne, who held the Manor in the 13th century. The three gold lions on red, like the English Royal arms, were probably used as a token that Stamford was a royal borough.