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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom England

HUMBERSIDE

Additions : 1974 Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire East Riding, part of Yorkshire West Riding and part of Lincolnshire-Lindsey
Abolished 1996

Origin/meaning :
The shield represents the areas merged to form Humberside. Across the centre is a silver and blue wave for the River Humber. At the top are the areas on the north of the Humber - two white roses for the East West Riding Councils and a ducal coronet from the arms of the City of Hull. The black colouring is from the chief of the arms of Yorkshire East Riding. The lower part of the shield is for the areas of Lincolnshire south of the river added to Humberside. The fleurs de lys and red colour come from the arms of the City of Lincoln. There are two fleur-de-lis for the two old councils - Grimsby and Lindsey.

The blue eagle in the crest is taken from that of Yorkshire East Riding. He rises from flames like a phoenix rising from the ashes of the old councils. The flames and sword also represent steel manufacture, while the drops of oil are the refining industry of the estuary.

The dexter supporter is a dolphin, embodying the maritime interests of the county. He is charged with a globe and supports an anchor, symbolising the worldwide trade of Humberside's ports. The sinister supporter is for the inland parts of the county. She is Ceres, goddess of the harvest, holding a horn of plenty. Thus are represented the agricultural products of Humberside.

Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net)

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