Heraldic Times
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The Medieval Church part 1
In the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard I, the Roman Catholic Church played a central role in daily life across Western Europe. People followed Church laws, paid taxes to the Church, and in return, they were promised eternal happiness after their often short and difficult lives. Many...
The Medieval Church part 1
In the 12th century, during the reign of King Richard I, the Roman Catholic Church played a central role in daily life across Western Europe. People followed Church laws, paid taxes to the Church, and in return, they were promised eternal happiness after their often short and difficult lives. Many...
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Heraldic Design and Architechture
RIPON CATHEDRAL WINDOW . The tradition of adding coats of arms on cutlery, plates and other household items dates at least to the 14th Century. Many wills from the 14th Century list various household items emblazoned with the bequeather’s coat of arms. Heraldry was also integrated into the field of...
Heraldic Design and Architechture
RIPON CATHEDRAL WINDOW . The tradition of adding coats of arms on cutlery, plates and other household items dates at least to the 14th Century. Many wills from the 14th Century list various household items emblazoned with the bequeather’s coat of arms. Heraldry was also integrated into the field of...
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Heraldic Clothing, the Tabard
HERALDIC TABARD . Originally the Tabard was a loose fitting item of clothing popular with laborers and casual workers, similar to a modern day smock. The nobility commandeered the Tabard and made it their own by customizing it with the coat of arms embroidered on the front and back as...
Heraldic Clothing, the Tabard
HERALDIC TABARD . Originally the Tabard was a loose fitting item of clothing popular with laborers and casual workers, similar to a modern day smock. The nobility commandeered the Tabard and made it their own by customizing it with the coat of arms embroidered on the front and back as...
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