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London Guild<br> | London Guild<br> | ||
Established: 1960<br> | Established: 1960<br> | ||
[[File:lon-Launderers.jpg|center| | [[File:lon-Launderers.jpg|center|Coat of arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
===Official blazon=== | |||
'''Arms :''' Per pale Or and argent, a representation of the washing machine invented by Henry Sidgier in the year 1782 between three antique fiat irons fired proper. <br> | '''Arms :''' Per pale Or and argent, a representation of the washing machine invented by Henry Sidgier in the year 1782 between three antique fiat irons fired proper. <br> | ||
'''Crest:''' On a wreath argent and azure, A white domestic cat cleaning itself within a circlet of lily flowers and sunflowers alternately proper. <br> | '''Crest:''' On a wreath argent and azure, A white domestic cat cleaning itself within a circlet of lily flowers and sunflowers alternately proper. <br> | ||
'''Supporters:''' On the dexter side a figure representing the Princess Nausicaa robed purpure, draped over the dexter forearm a piece of white sarcenet, upon the head a diadem, and the interior foot resting upon a washing stone; and on the sinister side a figure representing a laundrymaid of the eighteenth century resting the exterior hand upon a dolly, all proper. <br> | '''Supporters:''' On the dexter side a figure representing the Princess Nausicaa robed purpure, draped over the dexter forearm a piece of white sarcenet, upon the head a diadem, and the interior foot resting upon a washing stone; and on the sinister side a figure representing a laundrymaid of the eighteenth century resting the exterior hand upon a dolly, all proper. <br> | ||
'''Motto:''' Cleanliness is next to Godliness. | '''Motto:''' Cleanliness is next to Godliness. | ||
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===Origin/meaning=== | |||
The arms were officially granted on August 1, 1963. | The arms were officially granted on August 1, 1963. | ||
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The motto, Cleanliness is Next to Godliness, comes originally from the Talmud, the ancient book of Jewish law and doctrines. It became widespread in England after its adoption by John Wesley for use in his sermons. | The motto, Cleanliness is Next to Godliness, comes originally from the Talmud, the ancient book of Jewish law and doctrines. It became widespread in England after its adoption by John Wesley for use in his sermons. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - United Kingdom|'''Literature''']]: | |||
Image and info from https://www.launderers.co.uk/ | |||
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[[Category:Granted 1963]] | [[Category:Granted 1963]] | ||