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The City's arms are based on a seal of the | The City's arms are based on a seal of the 15<sup>th</sup> century. They were recorded and confirmed on 27th May 1562. | ||
The shield depicts Norwich Castle and the royal lion of England. This was traditionally granted to the city by King Edward III (1327-1377). | The shield depicts Norwich Castle and the royal lion of England. This was traditionally granted to the city by King Edward III (1327-1377). | ||
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NORWICH
Official blazon
Gules, a castle triple-towered and domed argent; in base a lion passant guardant Or.
Origin/meaning
The City's arms are based on a seal of the 15th century. They were recorded and confirmed on 27th May 1562.
The shield depicts Norwich Castle and the royal lion of England. This was traditionally granted to the city by King Edward III (1327-1377).
In past centuries the arms were shown surmounted by a fur cap and supported by angels. These additions were of no authority and are no longer used.
 The arms as used on a JaJa postcard +/- 1905 |
 The arms on a Wills's cigarette card, 1906 |
 The arms in the Coffee Hag albums +/- 1925 |
Literature : Imageprovided by the Norwich city council, information provided by Laurence Jones.