Heraldry for the Local Historian and Genealogist

Ubiquitous in the fabric of our ancient architecture and documents, heraldry represents a treasure-trove of information for the historian and the genealogist. This handbook presents it in plain English, explaining its origins and significance, and the interpretation of heraldic devices and symbols.

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Ubiquitous in the fabric of our ancient churches, castles and houses, in documents, and on monuments and stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure-house of information for both the historian and genealogist, but one which often remains closed due to its apparent complexity and inaccessibility. This handbook presents the subject in plain English, explaining its origins and significance in the lives of noble families, the interpretation of heraldic devices, and the symbols themselves.