Paddington

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom

PADDINGTON

Incorporated into : 1965 Westminster

Official blazon

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 [{Diocese of London|See of London]].

The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905

The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925

Literature : Scott-Giles, C.W. : Civic heraldry of England and Wales, London, 1932.