Royal British Legion – Talk – The Colour of Heraldry - Tuesday May 5th, 7:30pm
What
Royal British Legion – Talk – The Colour of Heraldry
Where
Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road, Burgess Hill RH15 8DX
When
Tuesday May 5th, 7:30pm
Details
The Royal British Legion Womens Section, Burgess Hill are holding a talk on Tuesday May 5th at 7:30pm in Cyprus Hall, Burgess Hill. The speaker will be Mike Scott Rumble and he will delver an illustrated talk that will provide an introduction to the basics of heraldry, the minimal number of rules to be followed and then takes a meandering path through its use in battle, the elaborate and sometimes confusing usage in Georgian and Victorian times, to its modern display in corporate identity, advertising and civic ceremonial. The work of the College of Arms and the modern day Heralds will also be covered. Heraldry could be described as the shorthand of history, depicting the stories of Royalty, Noble families, Organisations, Governments and ordinary people in vivid and colourful displays, which can be read and interpreted at a glance. It is also to be found all around us, if you know where to look. The Speaker is the Chairman of the White Lion Society who are the’ friends’ group for HM College of Arms. He has been a fan of Heraldry since a schoolboy, having been introduced to the topic through the pages of ‘Look and Learn’ magazine and the heraldic artwork of Dan Escott. Tea/coffee and soft drinks will be available to purchase and there is also a raffle (50p per ticket). Donations to the raffle are welcomed. See less
