WELWYN-HATFIELD
Origin/meaning :
The central wavy band represents the River Lea, with the narrower version representing the River Mimram. Superimposed on the latter are the two willows from the arms of the former Welwyn Garden City. These show that the name Welwyn came from willow. The oak tree is from the crest of the former Hatfield council.
The crest refers to Hatfield rural district. On the wreath are eight Tudor roses (five visible), referring to the many historical associations with Hatfield House. Elizabeth I lived in a palace on this site before she became queen, and while there learned of her accession to the throne. The wheatsheaf refers to the farming pursuits of the district, and the blue wings relate to the aircraft industry locally.
The supporters are Harts Royal, a reference to the name Hertfordshire, the county in which Welwyn Hatfield stands. The one on the left has dividers forming the letter W of Welwyn Garden city. The hart on the right has the device of a Roman wine jar within a black cage. This typifies the antiquity of the area.
The motto is that Of the former Welwyn Garden City council.
Literature : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones.
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