One of my favourite design projects

 A recent review of the designs I have completed for clients reminded me of one of my very favourites, that of Peter Ffrench, completed back in 2020. 

https://armorialregister.com/arms-au/ffrench-pb-arms.html

It was a pure pleasure to work with Peter and the arms really do reflect his persona.

Arms: Per bend bevelled Or and Azure, within an orle three fleurs-de-lis errect in bend all counterchanged.

Crest:  A demi-man habited and bonneted Azure, the collar, cuffs and bonnet band Or holding in the dexter hand an annulet per fess Or and Azure.

Motto:  Whatever.

Do check out the link to find out about the rationale behind the design.

Another new heraldry talk

I have just finished preparing another talk, this one will be presented to the Wrekin U3A next year (I'm well ahead of myself).

Shropshire’s Civic Heraldry

The origins and design rationale behind the coats of arms used by the Boroughs, Districts, Towns and Parishes of Shropshire.   

This one does pretty well what it says on the tin but in our explorations, there are some arms where I have provided a hitherto unexplained rationale and I have created new images for all of the relevant authorities.

Oakengates Urban District Council, Granted 15th September 1960. 

Obsolete 1974