I've had quite an heraldic week this week with Sunday in Cheltenham, Monday in Bath and Wednesday at Prestbury for the Cheshire Heraldry Society Christmas Lunch at the Bridge Inn. I took a few photographs while I was in each location and posted them in their own Google galleries.
Cheltenham: https://goo.gl/4k6Il6
Bath: https://goo.gl/o65t0S
Here are some photos taken pre-lunch at Prestbury's St.Peter's Church:
https://goo.gl/PllHJi
The diary of a Heraldry Addict
Friday, 9 December 2016
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Romilly Squire
At oo:15 on the morning of Wednesday 7th December my very dear friend Romilly Squire "of Rubislaw" departed this earth.
I have known Romilly for a great may years have enjoyed his hospitality almost every time I've had the pleasure of visiting Edinburgh; he was always hospitable, entertaining and, especially in our many discussions on heraldry, most knowledgeable and well informed. His humour was finely tuned and always used to the very best effect resulting in his company being second to none.
A founder member, Fellow and former Chairman of the Heraldry Society of Scotland, he was a very well known and respected heraldist with close links to the Court of the Lord Lyon both as a former heraldic artist to the Court and latterly with a special licence to appear before the Court and submit petitions on behalf of his clients (something which was unique to him). He had great pleasure in serving as Secretary to the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs for over 25 years, a position which allowed him to provide advice to many of Scotland’s families and clans. He was also co-author of the “Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia”.
Romilly, you will be greatly missed.
PS ... he also loved dressing up!
I have known Romilly for a great may years have enjoyed his hospitality almost every time I've had the pleasure of visiting Edinburgh; he was always hospitable, entertaining and, especially in our many discussions on heraldry, most knowledgeable and well informed. His humour was finely tuned and always used to the very best effect resulting in his company being second to none.
A founder member, Fellow and former Chairman of the Heraldry Society of Scotland, he was a very well known and respected heraldist with close links to the Court of the Lord Lyon both as a former heraldic artist to the Court and latterly with a special licence to appear before the Court and submit petitions on behalf of his clients (something which was unique to him). He had great pleasure in serving as Secretary to the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs for over 25 years, a position which allowed him to provide advice to many of Scotland’s families and clans. He was also co-author of the “Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia”.
Romilly, you will be greatly missed.
PS ... he also loved dressing up!
Thursday, 27 October 2016
Arms of France-Hayhurst
France-Hayhurst of Bostock Hall
This wonderful image of the France-Hayhurst arms can be found on the Twitter page of the Hayhurst Arms village pub which describes itself as "A classic village pub which sits in the heart of Bostock where you'll find log fires burning, a well stocked bar and a fantastic menu."
Quarterly, 1st & 4th Hayhurst, Per chevron Sable and Or in chief two crosses pattee fitchee and in base a pair of wings conjoined and elevated counterchanged; 2nd & 3rd, France, Argent on a mount in base a hurst Proper, on a chief wavy Azure three fleurs-de-lis Or.
Crests - 1st Hayhurst, A cubit arm proper holding in the hand a cross pattee fitchee Or between two wings sable each charged with an annulet Gold; 2nd France, A mount thereon a hurst as in the arms from the centre tree pendant by a strap Azure a shield Gules charged with a fleur-de-lis Or.
Motto: Virtus Semper Viridis
This wonderful image of the France-Hayhurst arms can be found on the Twitter page of the Hayhurst Arms village pub which describes itself as "A classic village pub which sits in the heart of Bostock where you'll find log fires burning, a well stocked bar and a fantastic menu."
Quarterly, 1st & 4th Hayhurst, Per chevron Sable and Or in chief two crosses pattee fitchee and in base a pair of wings conjoined and elevated counterchanged; 2nd & 3rd, France, Argent on a mount in base a hurst Proper, on a chief wavy Azure three fleurs-de-lis Or.
Crests - 1st Hayhurst, A cubit arm proper holding in the hand a cross pattee fitchee Or between two wings sable each charged with an annulet Gold; 2nd France, A mount thereon a hurst as in the arms from the centre tree pendant by a strap Azure a shield Gules charged with a fleur-de-lis Or.
Motto: Virtus Semper Viridis
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Cheshire Heraldry Society Talk
We look forward to welcoming Vic Taylor this Saturday who will be giving a talk to the Cheshire Heraldry Society on the topic of : Herald Townley and a Draft for his Coat of Arms.
Rather appropriate since we meet at Townley Street. Full details of this and all our talks can be found here:
http://cheshire-heraldry.org.uk/society/
Rather appropriate since we meet at Townley Street. Full details of this and all our talks can be found here:
http://cheshire-heraldry.org.uk/society/
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Cheshire Heraldry
I have just turned down a very polite request to licence the name "Cheshire Heraldry" for commercial use by someone who thought it would be a good idea to start a small heraldry/surname franchise (a bucket shop) in Cheshire. The very polite initial enquiry asked if I would mind if he traded as Cheshire Heraldry!
Of Course I mind. In its own small way, Cheshire Heraldry has, over an increasing number of years, become a brand in its own right and I have absolutely no intention of having that brand associated with the questionable activities of any heraldry bucket shop. I persuaded the would be business man that he would be most unwise to risk his investment funds by using the name Cheshire Heraldry as I would certainly sue under the common law tort of passing off; I have traded and published under that name for over 17 years. Whether I also succeeded in persuading him that he would have a clearer conscience if he embarked on a more ethical business venture remains to be seen.
While I was "talking" to my friend the would be business man I decided that, as a further protection to the name, I would incorporate Cheshire Heraldry as a Limited Company. I shall continue, for the moment at least, to declare the income I receive from Cheshire Heraldry as a sole trader and I shall use the limited company in its dormant state to hold any other intellectual property I might consider in the future.
Of Course I mind. In its own small way, Cheshire Heraldry has, over an increasing number of years, become a brand in its own right and I have absolutely no intention of having that brand associated with the questionable activities of any heraldry bucket shop. I persuaded the would be business man that he would be most unwise to risk his investment funds by using the name Cheshire Heraldry as I would certainly sue under the common law tort of passing off; I have traded and published under that name for over 17 years. Whether I also succeeded in persuading him that he would have a clearer conscience if he embarked on a more ethical business venture remains to be seen.
While I was "talking" to my friend the would be business man I decided that, as a further protection to the name, I would incorporate Cheshire Heraldry as a Limited Company. I shall continue, for the moment at least, to declare the income I receive from Cheshire Heraldry as a sole trader and I shall use the limited company in its dormant state to hold any other intellectual property I might consider in the future.
Friday, 29 April 2016
I just can't keep up with it any-more!
I can't keep up with it any more and I'm wondering why I should even bother.
On 23rd January 2014 I wrote on my Cheshire Heraldry Blog that I was shocked to learn that Andrew Stewart Jamieson had decided to lay down his heraldic paint brush and would no longer be taking any more commercial commissions to paint armorial bearings. Then, on 19th March 2015 I reported that it had been brought to my attention that Andrew Stuart Jamieson, who styles himself “Queen’s scribe and illuminator” had decided to return to the world of heraldic art. Now, it appears that we are back to square one with an announcement made by him on the 25th April (on his Facebook page) that he is no longer accepting commissions and has moved out of the field of heraldic art and into the field of fine art!
I think I'm probably repeating myself (hopefully for the final time) but I like Mr. Jamieson's heraldic work and his heraldry will be missed. Fortunately for those wishing to commission art work he isn't (or should that be wasn't) the only good heraldic artist out there.
On 23rd January 2014 I wrote on my Cheshire Heraldry Blog that I was shocked to learn that Andrew Stewart Jamieson had decided to lay down his heraldic paint brush and would no longer be taking any more commercial commissions to paint armorial bearings. Then, on 19th March 2015 I reported that it had been brought to my attention that Andrew Stuart Jamieson, who styles himself “Queen’s scribe and illuminator” had decided to return to the world of heraldic art. Now, it appears that we are back to square one with an announcement made by him on the 25th April (on his Facebook page) that he is no longer accepting commissions and has moved out of the field of heraldic art and into the field of fine art!
I think I'm probably repeating myself (hopefully for the final time) but I like Mr. Jamieson's heraldic work and his heraldry will be missed. Fortunately for those wishing to commission art work he isn't (or should that be wasn't) the only good heraldic artist out there.
Friday, 15 April 2016
Mathews' American Armoury
This is the latest historical reprint from the stable of The Armorial Register.
Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book
First published in 1907, this book contains a list of many of the Americans with coats of arms. It includes biographical information, genealogical information, as well as a description of the arms, crest, and motto. Other information listed include clubs and societies the individual belonged to, and the persons' residences along with a list of Royal Warrant Holders
A Clean original facsimile of the original, not an OCR copy.
The book, part of The Classic History and Heraldry Series, is in hardback with 358 pages and 923 black and white illustrations of Arms reproduced by facsimile from the original volume and is 6in wide x 9in tall (13.29cm wide x 22.23cm tall).
ISBN: 978-0-9568157-7-4
Price: £29.99 UK Pounds + Shipping & Packaging
Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book
First published in 1907, this book contains a list of many of the Americans with coats of arms. It includes biographical information, genealogical information, as well as a description of the arms, crest, and motto. Other information listed include clubs and societies the individual belonged to, and the persons' residences along with a list of Royal Warrant Holders
A Clean original facsimile of the original, not an OCR copy.
The book, part of The Classic History and Heraldry Series, is in hardback with 358 pages and 923 black and white illustrations of Arms reproduced by facsimile from the original volume and is 6in wide x 9in tall (13.29cm wide x 22.23cm tall).
ISBN: 978-0-9568157-7-4
Price: £29.99 UK Pounds + Shipping & Packaging
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