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The College of Arms
is the official repository of the coats of arms and pedigrees of
English, Welsh, Northern Irish and Commonwealth families and their
descendants. |
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The
Heraldry Society exists to increase and extend interest in and
knowledge of heraldry, armory, chivalry, genealogy and allied subjects. |
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The Society of Genealogists
offers a unique combination of research material, guidance and support
for those interested in family history and the lives of earlier
generations. Its library has an extensive heraldry section. |
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The White Lion Society,
founded in 1986, raises funds for the purchase of items or services of
historical or heraldic importance for Her Majesty's College of Arms in
London. |
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The City of
Bath Heraldic Society celebrated its 60th Anniversary in
2008. The Society has always been made up of enthusiastic and friendly
people; some of whom are the best known names in the Heraldry world
while others simply come to our meetings because every aspect of
Heraldry opens up knowledge on many other subjects, such as history or
genealogy. |
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The Society of Heraldic Arts is a non-profit making international guild of heraldic artists, craftsmen and designers, providing a wide range of services to the public and to commercial, civic and corporate organizations. |
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Oxford
University Heraldry Society, the oldest heraldry society in
Britain (1835), was re-founded (2009) under the chairmanship of Fr
Mark Turnham Elvins. The Society has a website and a programme of visits
and meetings. |
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The Middlesex
Heraldry Society has ceased to meet, but its website is maintained for those who enjoy exploring the heraldry, ancient and modern, of the historic County of Middlesex and its cities of London and Westminster. |
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The
College of Dracology
for the Study of Fabulous Beasts publishes an online journal,
Dragonlore. |
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The Birmingham and Midland Society
for Genealogy and Heraldry is the principal family history
society for the counties of Staffordshire, Warwickshire and
Worcestershire. We promote, maintain, and encourage: good practice,
research, preservation of records (including transcription and
publication), publication and dissemination of good practice,
collaboration with other interested bodies in connection with genealogy
and heraldry. |
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The Institute of Heraldic and
Genealogical Studies (IHGS) was the first centre for Family
History Studies. Founded in 1961, it offers a wide range of courses on
family history, heraldry and related historical subjects. With its
formidable library and collections of manuscripts and research
facilities, it was brought to Canterbury's Northgate and housed in fine
medieval buildings by Cecil Humphery-Smith. |
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The Somerset
Archaeological and Natural History Society is formed to
promote the study of Archaeology, Historic Buildings, Natural History
and Local History with particular reference to the historic County of
Somerset, and is an important point of contact for anyone with an
interest in understanding and protecting the heritage of Somerset. |