LONDON, CITY OF |
ARMS: Argent a Cross Gules in the first quarter a Sword in pale point upwards of the last. Motto 'DOMINE DIRIGE NOS' - Lord, direct us. |
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.The shield combines the cross of St George with the emblem of the City's patron, St Paul, who, according to tradition, was martyred by being beheaded with that weapon. |
BARKING AND DAGENHAM, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per saltire Gules and barry wavy of eight Argent and Azure in chief between two Keys in saltire a Sword palewise point downwards in base two Croziers with Sudarium in saltire surmounting a Lily slipped and leaved and in the flanks a representation of a Barking Well Smack in full sail to the sinister and a Cog Wheel all Or. Motto 'DEI GRATIA PROBEMUR REBUS' - By the grace of God let us be judged by our deeds. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Barking and the Borough of Dagenham, except for two small portions of each transferred to neighbouring Boroughs. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The blue and white waves, seen in the arms of the Borough of Dagenham, represent the River
Thames which forms the Borough's southern boundary and plays an important part in its industrial life. The sword and keys symbols respectively of St. Paul and St. Peter, refer to the dedication of the old Parish Church of Dagenham. The croziers, from the arms of the Borough of Barking, and the lily, from the arms of the Borough of Dagenham, represent Barking Abbey, founded about 670 and dissolved in 1539. The parishes of Barking and Dagenham were part of the manor belonging to the Abbey. The Barking Well Smack, invented early in the eighteenth century, enabled fishermen to bring back their catch alive from the Dogger Bank and even beyond, represents the ancient and important fishing industry at
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BARNET, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Azure on a Mount in base Vert a Pascal Lamb proper on a Chief per pale Agent and Gules a Saxon Crown Or between two Roses counterchanged barbed and seeded proper. Motto 'UNITAS EFFICIT MINISTERIUM'. The London Borough of Barnet was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Finchley, the Borough of Hendon, the Barnet Urban District, the East Barnet Urban District and the Friern Barnet Urban District. Picture thanks to Robert Coselli. |
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The pascal lamb upon a green hill, from the arms of the Borough of Hendon, symbolises the origin of the name Hendon 'at the high down', combined with the badge, derived from the weather vane of the ancient parish church of St. Mary's, Hendon. This lamb and flag badge was previously used by the Hendon UDC and its predecessor, the Local Board. The Saxon crown, from the arms of Middlesex County Council, refers to the fact that a large part of the London Borough was once part of that county. The red and white roses, from the device of the Barnet UDC and the arms of the East Barnet UDC, refer to the Battle of Barnet, the climactic confrontation of the Wars of the Roses. |
BEXLEY, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per saltire Or and barry wavy of six Argent and Azure a Saltire Gules between in chief an Oak Tree eradicated proper fructed Or and in base a Cog Wheel Gules. Motto 'BOLDLY AND RIGHTLY'. The London Borough of Bexley was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Bexley, the Borough of Erith, the Crayford Urban District and part of Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. Badge image from the Heraldry Society Image Library. |
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The wavy blue and white bars represent the rivers Thames, Cray and Shuttle, common to the four areas comprising the London Borough. The gold areas of the field refers to agricultural and mineral wealth and the cog wheel to industry. The oak tree is taken from the arms of the Borough of Bexley, where it represented the woods, which formerly abounded in the area, and survive in many wooded parks. |
BRENT, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per chevron Gules and Vert a Chevron wavy Argent between in dexter chief an Orb ensigned with a Cross crosslet Or and in sinister chief two Swords in saltire proper Pommels and Hilts Or points upwards and in base two Seaxes in saltire proper Pommels and Hilts Or enfiled with a Saxon Crown Or. Motto 'FORWARD TOGETHER'. The London Borough of Brent was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Wembley and the Borough of Willesden. |
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The wavy chevron represents the River Brent, which once seperated the two former boroughs, but whose name now unites them. The orb and crossed swords are from the arms of the Borough of Willesden, they represent King Athelstan, who granted the Manors of Neasden-cum-Willesden to the Monastry of St. Arkenwold and the Dean and Chapter of St. Paul's Cathedral, who held the manor at the time if the Domesday Survey. The crossed seaxes and Saxon crown on a green background, from the arms of the Borough of Wembley, are derived from the arms of the Middlesex County Council.
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BROMLEY, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Vert a pierced Cinqefoil Argent within an orle of Acorns Or. Motto 'SERVIRE POPULO' - To serve the people. The London Borough of Bromley was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Beckenham, the Borough of Bromley, the Orpington Urban District, the Penge Urban District and part of the Chislehurst and Sidcup Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The green background is appropriate to an area including some of the most heavily wooded and pleasant green areas within Greater London, and the five-petalled cinquefoil, denotes to union of the five former authorities. The acorns refer to the Kentish oaks - characteristic flora of the county - and also represent the seed of the new London Borough. |
CAMDEN, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Argent on a Cross Gules a Mitre Or a Chief Sable thereon three Escallops Argent. Motto 'NON SIBI SED TOTI' - Not for self but for all. The London Borough of Camden was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Hampstead, Holborn and St Pancras. |
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The red cross on a white field, taken from the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Holborn, represents the churches of St. George-the-Martyr and St. George, Bloomsbury. The gold mitre, like that in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead, refers to the Westminster Abbey which held the Manor of Hampstead from the end of the tenth century until 1539. The three white scallop shells, like those in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras and Holborn, are taken from the arms of the Russell family, Dukes of Bedford, owners of land in both former boroughs. |
CROYDON, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Argent on a Cross flory at the ends Sable five Bezants between in chief to the dexter two Swords Azure and Gules in saltire and to the sinister two Keys Azure and Gules in saltire. Motto 'AD SUMMA NITAMUR' - Let us strive for perfection. The London Borough of Croydon was formed by the amalgamation of the County Borough of Croydon and the Coulsdon and Purley Urban District. In 1969 the Parish of Farleigh was transferred back to Surrey. |
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The flowering cross is derived, like that in the arms of the County Borough of Croydon, from the arms of John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Elizabeth I, whose benfactions to the town include two schools bearing his name. The crossed keys, as seen in the crest of the Coulsdon and Purley UDC, and swords refer to the Abbey of St. Peter and St. Paul of Chertsey, which was granted the Manor of Coulsdon in 727. The keys also refer to the Abbey of St. Peter of Winchester, which acquired the Manor of Sanderstead in 964. |
EALING, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Argent issuant from a Grassy Mount in base an Oak Tree proper fructed Or on a Chief Gules three Saxon Crowns Or. Motto 'PROGRESS WITH UNITY'. The London Borough of Ealing was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Acton, the Borough of Ealing and the Borough of Southall. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The oak tree is common to the former arms of the Borough of Ealing and the Borough of Acton, in which it referred to the ancient forest west of London in which so many of the modern settlements originated, and which is recalled in the name of Acton "oak-town"). The oak is also appropriate to the origins of Southall "the southern holt" and Norwood "the northern wood". It is shown with twenty golden acorns to represent the original twenty wards of the London Borough, against a white background, as in the former Ealing arms, and firmly rooted in a grassy base as in those of Acton. The chief follows the pattern of the Acton arms which also had a chief above its oak tree. This is coloured red, the background of the former arms of the Middlesex CC, and bears three Saxon crowns in gold, reminiscent of the three former Middlesex boroughs and of the county itself, which was similarly symbolised in the Greater London Council arms. One such crown appeared in the Middlesex arms, which were included in those of Acton, and two such crowns decorated the necks of the supporters of the Borough of Southall arms. |
ENFIELD, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Or on a Fesse wavy Vert a Bar wavy Argent charged with a Barrulet wavy Azure over all an Enfield rampant Gules. Motto 'BY INDUSTRY EVER STRONGER'. The London Borough of Enfield was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Edmonton, the Borough of Enfield and the Borough of Southgate. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The green, silver and blue wavy horizontal bars represent the Borough's connection with the New River, the Green Belt areas and open spaces. The principal charge, as in the arms of the former Borough of Enfield, is a mythological heraldic creature, known as an "Enfield", which has the head of a fox, the chest of a hound, the talons of an eagle, the body of a lion and the hindquarters and tail of a wolf. |
GREENWICH, ROYAL BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Gules a Cannon Barrel erect palewise proper surmounted by a Lion's Face Or between two Hour Glasses Or a Chief nebuly of one point upwards Argent charged with two Mullets Azure. Motto 'WE GOVERN BY SERVING'. The London Borough of Greenwich was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich and the majoririty of the Metropolitan Borough of Woolwich. |
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Greenwich's new coat of arms was designed to celebrate the Borough becoming the Royal Borough of Greenwich on 3rd February 2012. ARMS: Per chevron Argent and Gules in chief an Hour Glass proper between two Estoiles Azure and in base three Cannon Barrels erect palewise proper each surmounted on the breech by a Lion's Face Or. Granted 1st October 1965. |
HACKNEY, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per fess in chief per fess Sable and Argent a Maltese Cross per fess Argent and Gules between two Oak Trees eradicated Or fructed Gules and in the base Gules three Bells Or the whole within a Bordure barruly wavy Argent and Azure. Granted 25th July 1969. The London Borough of Hackney was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Hackney, Shoreditch and Stoke Newington. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The border of blue and white wavy lines represents the water of the rivers and canals on or near the borough's boundaries. The red and white Maltese Cross and the black and white background, like that in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Hackney, commemorates the Orders of the Knights Templar and Knights of St. John. The Knights Templar wore a red Maltese Cross on white surcoats and mantles and the Knights of St. John wore black surcoats and mantles with a white Maltese Cross on the left breast. In 1312 the Knights Templar were suppressed and their lands and rents, including those in Hackney, were transferred to the Knights of St. John. The two golden oak trees with red acorns derive from the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington and recall the forest which once covered the northern part of the Borough. The three golden bells represent the Bells of St. Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, referred to in the nursery rhyme. "Oranges and Lemons". |
HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Barry wavy Argent and Azure two Hammers in saltire interlaced with a Horseshoe Or on a Chief Gules two Swords in saltire proper hilts and pomels Or a Mitre of the last. Motto 'SPECTEMUR AGENDO' - Let us be judged by our actions. The London Borough of Hammersmith formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Fulham and Hammersmith. It was renamed the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham on 1st January 1980. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The blue and white waves, as in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Fulham, represent the River Thames. On this appear two hammers and horseshoe forged by the smith which is a punning device, to denote the name Hammersmith, both emblems appeared in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith. Horseshoes were also a part of the arms of Sir Nicholas Crispe, whose benefactions to the church and brick-making industry of Hammersmith had much to do with its growth. The cross swords are taken from the arms of the See of London, these represents Fulham's most ancient historical association, as the Parishes of Fulham and Hammersmith formerly constituted a Manor, the Lords of which were the Bishops of London, represented by the mitre. |
HARINGEY, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Sable eight Rays [of Lightning] issuing from the fess point throughout Or. Motto 'PROGRESS WITH HUMANITY'. The London Borough of Haringey was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Hornsey, the Borough of Tottenham and the Borough of Wood Green. |
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These arms are unusual in that they do not combine elements from the previous arms. The rays are intended to represent action and dymanism, and also recall that the first television broadcast was made from Alexandra Palace in the borough. |
HARROW, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Or a Fesse arched Vert in chief on a Pile Gules between a Torch Sable enflamed proper and a Quill Pen of the fourth a Clarion of the first and in base upon a Mount issuant a Hurst of Trees of the second. Motto 'SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX' - The well-being of the people is the highest law. |
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The green arched fess indicates the large proportion of open spaces in the Borough, and the interest of the area in the Green Belt. The torch of refers to knowledge and the quill (pen), represents, heraldically, the Pinner area and the eminent writers who have been associated with the Borough. The triangular red "pile" represents in shape the Gore in which were held the meetings of the Saxon Moot of the old Saxon parish of Harrow and refers also to the present petty sessional division; the "pile" was also a feature of the arms of the Chandos family. The organ rest alludes to the connection of Handel with the Borough. The clump of trees represents the Wealdstone and Harrow Weald areas which, until comparatively recently, were part of the great Weald of Middlesex, the trees stand on a mound typifying the Hill of Harrow-on-the-Hill. |
HAVERING, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per saltire Argent and Azure a Gem Ring Or set with a Ruby proper. Motto 'LIBERTY'. The London Borough of Havering was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Romford and the Hornchurch Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The division of the shield per saltire represents Upminster Windmill. The ring, from the arms of the Borough of Romford, refers to the ring which according to legend, Edward the Confessor gave to an old pilgrim as Alms, at the consecration of St. John's Church at the place later called Havering. |
HILLINGDON, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per pale Gules and Vert an Eagle displayed per pale Or and Argent in the dexter claw a Fleur-de-Lys Or and in the sinister claw a Cog-Wheel Argent on a Chief Or four Civic Crowns Vert. Motto 'FORWARD'. The London Borough of Hillingdon was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Uxbridge, the Hayes and Harlington Urban District, the Ruislip-Northwood Urban District and the Yiewsley and West Drayton Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The silver half of the eagle on a green field and the gold half on a red field are taken from the arms of the Yiewsley and West Drayton UDC and the Borough of Uxbridge respectively. In both cases the eagle was taken from the arms of the Paget family. The Manor of West Drayton was given to Sir William Paget, the first Lord Paget, by Henry VIII In 1547 and the Paget family subsequently also owned the Manors of Harmondsworth and Dawley. Henry Paget, the seventh Lord Paget, was created Earl of Uxbridge in 1714. The eagle, being an heraldic symbol of flight, is also used as an allusion to Heathrow Airport, the Royal Air Force Depot at Uxbridge and Northolt Airport. The cog-wheel comes from the arms of the Hayes and Harlington UDC and refers to the many modern industries in the district. The fleur-de-lys is from the arms of the Ruislip-Northwood UDC and represents the lily symbol of purity of St. Mary, one of the saints to whom the Abbey of Bec in Normandy and King's College at Cambridge were dedicated. The four civic crowns of oakleaves and acorns refer to the four former authorities. |
HOUNSLOW, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per fesse Azure and Gules on a Fesse wavy between in chief two Wings conjoined in base Argent surmounted of a Sword erect Or and in base a Lion rampant guardant per fesse Or and Argent a barrulet wavy Azure. Motto 'JUNCTI PROGREDIAMUR' - Let us go forward together". The London Borough of Hounslow was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Brentford and Chiswick, the Borough of Heston and Isleworth and the Feltham Urban District. Badge image from the Heraldry Society Image Library. |
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The white wings and sword are from the arms of the Feltham UDC, where they represented London Airport and the district's close association with the aircraft industry. The sword also referred to the Royal Army Ordnance Depot. The gold and silver lion is from the arms of the Borough of Heston and Isleworth, and is taken from the arms of Hounslow Priory, founded in the thirteenth century by the Trinitarian Brothers of Redemption, on the site now occupied by Holy Trinity Church. The wavy blue and white bars are like those in the arms of the Borough of Brentford and Chiswick, where they referred to the River Brent and the Borough's situation beside the River Thames. |
ISLINGTON, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Barry wavy Argent and Azure a Maltese Cross Argent surmounted by an open Book proper edged and on a chief Gules a Crescent between two Annulets Or. Motto 'WE SERVE'. The London Borough of Islington was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Finsbury and Islington. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The background of the shield comprises a wavy field in blue and white symbolising the associations of the Borough with water, particularly the New River and the Maltese Cross refers to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, whose headquarters were at St. John's Gate, and who were connected with both former boroughs. The book of symbolises the educational institutions in the Borough which now include Polytechnic of North London and the City University (formerly the Northampton College of Advanced Technology). The gold crescent and annulets, seen in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury, on the red chief are taken from the arms of Thomas Sutton, the founder of the Charterhouse and the arms of Sir Richard Whittington. |
KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, ROYAL BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Gules a Mitre Or on a Chief Ermine three Crowns Or. Motto 'QUAM BONUM IN UNUM HABITARE' - What a good thing it is to dwell together in unity. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Chelsea and Kensington. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The title "Royal Borough" was originally granted to the Kensington Council by Royal Charter dated 20th November, 1901, to fulfil a wish expressed by Queen Victoria to confer a distinction on her birth place. The use of this Royal Title was graciously conferred by Letters Patent dated 7th April, 1964, on the new borough. |
KINGSTON UPON THAMES, ROYAL BOROUGH OF Link to Royal Borough of Kingston Web Site |
ARMS: Azure three Salmon naiant in pale Argent finned and tailed Gules. Granted 7th March 1966. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Malden and Coombe, the former Royal Borough of Kingston and the Borough of Surbiton. |
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The shield is the ancient arms of the former Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, recorded in 1572 and
1623. It bears three salmon on blue in reference to the three fisheries mentioned in Domesday Book. |
LAMBETH, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Quarterly per fesse wavy first Argent a Cross Gules second and third Ermine a Mullet Or and fourth chequy Or and Azure over all a Pale Sable thereon a Crosier surmounted by a Mitre also Or all within a Bordure Sable charged with fifteen Bezants. Motto 'SPECTEMUR AGENDO' - Let us be regarded according to our conduct. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The arms with the exception of the two gold stars are identical to the arms of the Lambeth Metropolitan Borough Council. |
LEWISHAM, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Tierced in pairle reversed Purpure Vert and Sable on a Pall also reversed Argent five Bars wavy Azure between in chief two Lions' Faces each crowned with a Saxon Crown and in base a Lymphad sail set Pennon and Flags flying Or. Motto 'SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX' - The welfare of the people is the most important consideration.
The London Borough of Lewisham was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Deptford and Lewisham. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The background colours of green, purple and black allude to Lee Green, Hither (Heather) Green and Blackheath. The two lions' faces each crowned with a Saxon crown, as in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham, symbolise the royal and Saxon connections both of Lewisham, where King Alfred was the first Lord of the Manor, and Deptford, where the same King fought the Danes. The golden ship in the base represents the famous Royal Shipbuilding Yard established in Deptford by King Henry VIII in 1513. The reversed pall consisting of wavy bars of blue and silver forms an heraldic map view, representing the meeting point of the rivers Ravensbourne and Quaggy, which was the original settlement point of what is now Lewisham, and then flowing north toward the River Thames. |
MERTON, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Sable a Fret on a Chief Or two Keys in saltire wards upwards and outwards surmounted by a Sword point downwards between a double-headed Eagle displayed Sable armed and legged Gules and a Lion passant Sable armed and langued Gules. Motto 'STAND FAST IN HONOUR AND STRENGTH'. The London Borough of Merton was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Mitcham, the Borough of Wimbledon and the Merton and Morden Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. Badge image from the Heraldry Society Image Library. |
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The fret, like that in the arms of the Merton and Morden UDC, is from the arms of Merton Priory, which was founded by Gilbert the Knight in 1114 for the Augustinians and stood in the centre of the Borough. The black double-headed eagle, a reputed symbol of Julius Caesar, refers to his somewhat doubtful association with Wimbledon through the camp and well which bear his name. This eagle was the main charge in the arms of the Borough of Wimbledon. The crossed keys and sword, like those in the arms of the Borough of Mitcham, are symbols of St. Peter and St. Paul the town's patron saints. The lion is from the arms of Sir Richard Garth, whose family were Lords of the Manor of Morden and local benefactors, and can also be seen in the arms of Merton and Morden UDC. |
NEWHAM, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per fess Gules and Or in chief a Ship in full sail flags flying proper and two Hammers in saltire Or in base three Chevrons Gules over all on a Pale Ermine a Crozier Or. Motto 'PROGRESS WITH THE PEOPLE'. The London Borough of Newham was formed by the amalgamation of the County Borough of East Ham, the County Borough of West Ham, that part of the Borough of Barking west of the River Roding and that part of the Borough of Woolwich (Kent) north of the River Thames. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The ship in full sail represents the Royal Docks, which occupy virtually the whole southern boundary of the borough and the two crossed hammers represent the Thames Ironworks and Railway Works. The amateur football team formed by workers at the Works evolved into the famous West Ham United Football Club, who are still known as the 'Hammers'. The three red chevrons are derived from (with colours reversed) the arms of William de Montfichet, in whom the Manor of Hamme was vested in Norman times. The ermine band with a Bishop's crozier in gold recalls the famous Cistercian Abbey of Stratford Langthome which was sited along the western boundary on the banks of the River Lea. |
REDBRIDGE, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Ermine an Oak Tree eradicated and fructed proper between four Leopard's Faces and three Martlets alternately in orle Or a Base barry wavy Azure and Argent. Motto 'IN UNITY PROGRESS'. The London Borough of Redbridge was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Ilford, the Borough of Wanstead and Woodford, the northern part of the Borough of Dagenham and part of the Chigwell Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The oak tree, seen in the arms of the Borough of Ilford, recalls the Fairlop Oak in Hainault Forest, under this tree from 1725 until it was blown down in 1820 an annual fair was held. The leopard's faces and martlets, from the arms of the Borough of Wanstead and Woodford, are derived from the arms attributed to Edward the Confessor and King Harold, who gave the Manors of Wanstead and Woodford to the Abbeys of Westminster and Waltham receptively. The blue and white waves represent the River Roding and the water and wells which were a prominent feature of the area. |
RICHMOND, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Ermine a Portcullis chained Or a Bordure Gules charged with eight Fleurs-de-Lys Or. Granted 7th March 1966. The London Borough of Richmond was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Barnes, the former Borough of Richmond and the Borough of Twickenham. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The theme which runs through the design is the ancient and intimate royal connections enjoyed by the borough. |
SOUTHWARK, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Gules on a Cross Argent a Well Head between four Cinquefoils Gules on a Chief chequy Or and Vert a Lymphad sail furled Sable and a Rose Gules barbed and seeded proper. Motto 'UNITED TO SERVE'. The London Borough of Southwark was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Bermondsey, Camberwell and Southwark. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The cross was suggested by the crosses and quarters in the arms of all three former boroughs. The well and cinquefoils are from the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Camberwell, where the well was a 'canting' reference to the name Camberwell and the cinquefoils were from the arms of Edward Alleyn, former Lord of the Manor of Dulwich. The gold and green chequers symbolise the Borough's old and new elements. The ship like that in the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey refers to that area's maritime associations. The Rose is for St. Mary Newington, the largest of the four parishes amalgamated in 1900 to form the Metropolitan Borough of Southwark. |
SUTTON, LONDON BOROUGH OF Link to LB Sutton Web Site |
ARMS: Per chevron Azure and Argent on a Chevron Gules between in chief a Bezant and a Plate each charged with a Key wards upward and outward the dexter Azure the sinister Gules and in base an inescutcheon of the first charged with a representation of an Hannibal Aircraft volant Argent and in base a rising Sun Or a Fountain between two Sprigs of Oak leaved and fructed Argent. Motto 'PER ARDUA IN FIDE SERVITE DEO'-Through Difficulties Serve God in Faith. The London Borough of Sutton was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Beddington and Wallington, the Borough of Sutton and Cheam and the Carshalton Urban District. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The gold and silver roundels and keys, for St. Peter, are taken from the arms of the Borough of Sutton and Cheam and refer to the ownership of 'Sudton' from the time of the Domesday Survey until 1583 by the Abbey of Chertsey, which was dedicated to the aforementioned saint. The small shield with a Hannibal Aircraft, from the arms of the Borough of Beddington and Wallington, refers to the former Croydon Airport, perhaps the most famous in the world before World War II. The red chevron, heraldic fountain and oak sprigs are from the arms of the Carshalton UDC. The chevron is from the heraldry of the Gaynesford and Scawen families and the fountain to the towns springs and pools. The oak sprigs refer to natural amenities, 'The Oaks' estate, formally owned by the Earls of Derby, which lent its name to 'The Oaks Stakes', instituted in 1779 and link to the arms of the Surrey County Council, in whose area the three constituent authorities where situated. |
TOWER HAMLETS, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Argent out of a Base wavy Azure thereon two Bars wavy Argent a Lymphad sail furled Sable pennon and flags flying Gules on a Chief Azure between a pair of Fire Tongs and a Weaver's Shuttle a Pale Argent charged with a sprig of Mulberry fructed proper. Motto 'FROM GREAT THIGS TO GREATER' The London Borough of Tower Hamlets was formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Boroughs of Bethnal Green, Poplar and Stepney. |
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The arms are basically the same as those of the Metropolitan Borough of Stepney. The ship upon water recalls the marine importance of the area and the tongs are those of St. Dunstan, the Patron Saint of Stepney and of metal workers, and who as Bishop of London held the great Manor of Stepney. The sprig of mulberry and weaver's shuttle refer to the historic aspects of industry and activity within the boundaries of the new Borough. |
WALTHAM FOREST, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Vert a Stag's Head caboshed proper between the attires an Ancient Crown Or on a Chief wavy Argent three Oak Trees couped proper fructed Or. Motto 'FELLOWSHIP IS LIFE'. The London Borough of Waltham Forest was formed by the amalgamation of the Borough of Chingford, the Borough of Leyton and the Borough of Walthamstow. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The shield is symbolic of the name Waltham Forest, which revives the name given to the great Forest of Essex in the reign of Henry III. The ancient crown is similar to that of the King, and the stag's head, like that in the arms of the Borough of Chingford, represents the Royal
Chase. The wavy division line refers to the River Lea, which forms the Borough's western boundary and was important in the history of the area. Since the Waltham Forest was more extensive than the present Borough, the oak trees are shown couped or cut from the original forest, three in number to represent the three constituent boroughs, namely; Chingford, Leyton and Walthamstow. |
WANDSWORTH, LONDON BOROUGH OF |
ARMS: Per pale indented Argent and Azure a Fess Chequy Azure and Or each of the last charged with a Goutte Azure. Motto 'WE SERVE'. The London Borough of Wandsworth formed by the amalgamation of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea and most of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth. |
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The silver and blue halves of the shield divided by the indented line are taken from the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea. The blue and gold checked fess with blue drops are taken from the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth. The checks are represent the arms of William de Warren created first Earl of Surrey by William Rufus. Each gold square bears a tear drop representing the tears of the French Huguenots many of whom settled in Wandsworth in 1685. |
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ARMS: Azure between two Wolves' Heads erased argent and on a Base wavy Argent and Azure a female Figure affrontée vested and mantled and on her sinister arm a Child also vested around the head of each a Halo all Or on a Chief of the last a Pallet Azure thereon a Cross flory between five Martlets Or being the Arms of King Edward the Confessor between two united Roses Argent upon Gules. Motto 'CUSTODI CIVITATEM DOMINE' - Guard the City, O Lord. The City of Westminster was formed by the amalgamation of the former City of Westminster, the Metropolitan Borough of Paddington and the Metropolitan Borough of St. Marylebone. Picture used with permission, do not reproduce. |
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The figure of St. Mary and child is taken from the crest of the Metropolitan Borough of St. Marylebone, where it refered to the dedication of an ancient chapel, from which the Borough derived its name. The wolves' heads are from the arms of the Metropolitan Borough of Paddington, and are taken from the arms of the first Mayor of that Borough. The upper part of the shield is the same as that of the former City of Westminster, the cross surrounded by martlets, which is the device of King Edward the Confessor, the first English King to live in Westminster, and is the device of Westminster Abbey. The red and white roses on either side of the cross represent the union of the English royal houses of Lancaster and York. |
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