City of London CoA -- Old Billingsgate Market, City of London, UK
N 51° 30.551 W 000° 05.042
30U E 702344 N 5710482
The City of London Coat of Arms on the pediment of the old Billingsgate Market on Lower Thames Street
Waymark Code: WMT2ZY
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/16/2016
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The City of London Coat of Arms is framed by two roaring dragons in an amazing sculptural pediment atop the Lower Thames Street entrance to the Old Billingsgate Market.
This Grade II listed building was built in 1876, and today serves as an elegant event space capable of hosting large and seriously swanky events.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town
Full name of the bearer: City of London
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
On the pediment over the Old Billingsgate market, Lower Thames Street
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
Official blazon
Arms: Argent a Cross Gules in the first quarter a Sword in pale point upwards of the last.
Crest: On a Wreath of the Colours a Dragon's sinister Wing Argent charged on the underside with a Cross throughout Gules.
Supporters: On either side a Dragon Argent charged on the undersides of the wings with a Cross throughout Gules.
Motto: 'DOMINE DIRIGE NOS' - Lord, direct us.
Source: Heraldry of the World http://www.ngw.nl/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=London
Address:
1 Billingsgate Walk
London
UK
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
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