An encyclopedic A-Z of British local history, archaeology, architecture and topography, covering every aspect of our heritage. This book should prove of interest to amateur historians, ramblers, browsers and professional historians. Stephen Friar is a writer and former head teacher who specializes in the topics of heraldry and local history. He is also the author of "A New Dictionary of Heraldry".

Batsford Companion to Local History

History

Stephen Friar

Europe

Batsford

Heraldry for the Local Historian and Genealogist

Ubiquitous in the fabric of ancient churches, castles & houses, in documents, & on monuments & stained glass, heraldry represents a treasure-house of information for both the historian & genealogist, but one which often remains closed due to its apparent complexity & inaccessibility. Here Stephen Friar presents the subject in simple English, explaining its origins & significance in the lives of noble families, the interpretation of heraldic devices, & the symbols themselves. The text is complemented by over 108 B&W photos, 80 line drawings, & 16 pages of color illustrations. Illustrated glossary. Reading list.

Sutton Pub

Now available in paperback, a jargon-free introduction to heraldry for local historians and genealogists, which explains the origins and significance of heraldry in the lives of noble families, the interpretation of heraldic devices, and the symbols themselves.  First published in 1992.

Sutton Pub Ltd

271 Pages of Text,Illustrations and Photographs...British Edition

Heraldry (Sutton History Handbooks)

Grange Books Ltd.

An introduction to heraldry for the layman. It begins with the history, which touches on crucial moments and figures in the past such as the Crusaders, the Black Prince, Richard III and the Battle of Bosworth , Henry VIII and his wives and children. It describes the colourful medieval tournaments, the orders of chivalry such as the Garter and the Bath and peerage. Also examined are the distinctive Scottish, Welsh and Irish systems of heraldry, some Continental examples and the American inheritance. There is also an informed analysis of the elements in a coat of arms: the shield, tinctures, charges, helm and crest. All this is complemented with drawings which cover every aspect and period of the subject from a Roman standard to the coat of arms of President Eisenhower.

Basic Heraldry

Reference

Genealogy

Quadrillion Pub

A Companion to the English Parish Church

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Bramley Books

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