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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England

GODALMING

Incorporated into : 1974 Waverley
The arms are continued by the Godalming Town Council

Origin/meaning :
The former Borough of Godalming was granted its armorial bearings on June 8, 1893. Following the re-organisation of local government in 1974 the Town Council adopted the coat of arms under authority of an Order in Council dated 16 April 1975 and exemplified by the Kings of Arms on 10 December 1975.
The woolpack represents the traditional local clothing industry and is taken from the 18th century town seal. Centrally above it is a red rose as a reminder that the first charter was granted in Tudor times. The two shields, one either side of the rose, commemorate John Perrior, the first town warden, and Salisbury Cathedral which held the manor.

The crest is a ram, emphasising the town's early association with the wool industry and taken from the crest of the Clothworkers' Company.

The Motto - Libera deinde fidelis - means Faithful because free.

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