What’s heraldry ever done for us?

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Do your eyes glaze over at the mere mention of heraldry? Chris Br

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Wherever you look – from our national flags to carvings on ancient buildings – you can see heraldic designs. They owe their appearance to a formalised system that’s a lot more complex than you might at first appreciate, explains Clare Hunt

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Family Tree Magazine

13 January 2023

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