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HARROW

Additions : 1934 Harrow-on-the-Hill, Wealdstone, Pinner, Harrow Weald, Great Stanmore, Little Stanmore

Origin/meaning :
The arms and crest were granted on May 3, 1938, the supporters on September 10, 1954.
The shield illustrates the various parts of Harrow. The green bar represents the green belt around London in which much of the borough lies. The flaming torch of knowledge is for Harrow School. The quill pen is for Pinner, where several famous authors have lived. The red pile stands for The Gore and for the Chandos family. The clarion or organ stop is for George Frederick Handel, who lived and worked in the area. The trees depict Harrow Weald and the mound Harrow-on-the-Hill.

The crest is made up of charges from the arms of Harrow School.

In 1954 the town gained a Charter to become a borough and supporters were added to the arms. The dexter supporter is the goddess Hygeia and she recalls that Harrow was once a health resort. The sinister supporter is a Benedictine monk He recalls the many ancient religious houses of the district.

The motto means The Welfare of The People is the Highest Law and is used by many English towns.

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