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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England BLACKBURN (AND DARWEN) Additions 1974: Blackburn RDC (partly), Darwen, Turton Origin/meaning : The arms were granted to Blackburn on February 14, 1852. The black wave across the middle of the shield is the Black Burn that names the town. The white field of the arms represents the calico industry. The bees are symbols of industry and also suggest the initial B of blackburn's name. The green chief charged with a bugle horn refers to the ancient royal forest. The fusils are from the arms of Joseph Feilden, then lord of the manor, and also suggest spinning. The crest has a dove and olive branch, a popular charge in Victorian civic arms. He stands on a weaver's shuttle. The crest represents the beneficial results emanating from the art of weaving. The motto means By Skill and Toil. This motto is very appropriate because Blackburn, once a small town, has risen to importance through the energy and enterprise of her spinners and manufacturers, combined with the skill and labour of her operatives. Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones

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