Paddington Coat-of-Arms - Warwick Avenue, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 31.320 W 000° 10.901
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This coat-of-arms, a simple design compared to many, is for the London Borough of Paddington.
Waymark Code: WMEZAR
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/27/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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The heraldry of the World website (visit link) contains a brief description of the arms:

"Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom

PADDINGTON

Borough of London
Incorporated into: 1965 Westminster

Arms : Blue, in the chief two white wolves' heads torn off at the neck; and in the base two crossed silver swords with gold hilts passing through a gold mural crown.

Origin/meaning:
The arms were granted on April 5, 1902.
The wolves' heads are from the arms of Sir John Aird, the first Mayor of the borough. The swords are from the arms of the See of London."

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town

Full name of the bearer: Borough of Paddington

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Warwick Avenue passes over the Regent's Canal at the northern end of the Little Venice Canal Basin. Posts at the corners of the bridge carry the coat-of-arms.

Material / Design: Cast metal

Address:
Warwick Avenue Road Bridge Paddington London United Kingdom

Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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