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Greater Manchester Heraldry
Society
Hon.
Chairman :- Mike Thompson Esq.
Hon.
Secretary :- Alan Fennely
Esq. E-mail
Alanheraldry@aol.com Tel
– 01204 532915 |
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| Who we
are The Greater Manchester Heraldry Society was founded in 1982 to foster interest in the art and science of heraldry, particularly, but not exclusively, in relation to Manchester and the northwest. Membership is open all year and prospective members are invited to contact the secretary so that they may be introduced to the group on their arrival. No prior knowledge is required to be a member, just an interest in what is a fascinating subject. Where we meet The society meets at 2:00pm every first Saturday in the months from October to March in the second floor committee room at the Central Reference Library in Manchester city centre. Meetings normally last an hour or so. During the summer months local visits are arranged to places of interest. The society also produces a newsletter and once a year and a study day is held with the support of the Heraldry Society. This is the highlight of the year and usually held in October when four guest speakers give talks on various aspects of heraldry. |
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The
Winter 2008 Programme is as follows:-
4th October 2008 - Armorial Bookplates. 1st November 2008 - Stall Plates of the Garter Knights. 6th December 2008 - Curiosities of Monastic Heraldry 3rd January 2009 - A Bradford Armorial. 7th February 2009 - Snakes and Ladders (Medical Arms) 7th March 2009 - Annual General Meeting. Meetings are held on Saturdays and Visitors are welcome to come along. |
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Websites -English Arms are granted by the College of Arms in London, for more information go to - http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk The Heraldry Society is the English National site with courses in heraldry - http://www.theheraldrysociety.com Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society have a dedicated page to heraldry, learn more - http://members.aol.com/lancsheraldry |