Chester City Coat of Arms - Chester, Cheshire, England, UK. - Coats of Arms on Waymarking.com

The City Tavern, formerly called Temple Bar, is located in the heart of the historic city of Chester and dates back to 1872.
It is a Grade II listed building, the description by Historic England can be seen at the following link. (visit link)

The City Tavern has a pub sign hanging from ornate metal brackets. The sign depicts the Chester City and County Borough Council Coat of Arms on a black background.

Description of the Coat of Arms.
Chester's arms have been in use since the 14th century. The crest and supporters were granted on September 3, 1580. The shield combines the Royal arms of England - a red shield with three gold lions -and those of the Duchy of Chester - three gold garbs on blue. The sword in the crest is part of the Lord Mayor's regalia. The supporters are the gold lion of England and the silver wolf of Hugh Lupus, 1st earl of Chester.

"ARMS: Gules three Lions passant guardant in pale Or dimidiating Azure three Garbs Or.
CREST: On a Wreath Or Gules and azure a Sword erect hilt and pommel Or within a Sheath Sable encircled by a Sword Belt of the last both garnished Gold. Mantled on the dexter side Gules on the sinister side Azure both doubled Argent.
SUPPORTERS: On the dexter side a Lion Or gorged with an open Crown Argent and on the sinister side a Wolf Argent gorged with a like Crown Or.
BADGE: On a Roundel per pale Gules and Azure environed by a Wreath of Laurel Or a Wolf's Head Argent langued also Azure issuant from an Ancient Crown of Gold.
Motto 'ANTIQUI COLANT ANTIQUUM DIERUM' - Let the ancients worship the Ancient of Days.
Arms confirmed, crest and supporters granted 3rd September 1580. Badge granted 17th September 1959." Source: (visit link)
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Bearer of Coat of Arms: County / Region Full name of the bearer: Chester City and County Borough Council Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?: City Tavern pub sign Material / Design: Painting (enamel) on metal Blazon (heraldic description): see long description Address: City Tavern, Frodsham Street, Chester, Cheshire. 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): Not listed

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