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Civic Heraldry of the United Kingdom
England


WIMBLEDON

Incorporated into : 1965 Merton

Origin/meaning :
The arms were granted in 1906.

The arms are those attributed by Tudor Heralds to the Roman Emporer Julius Caesar. A totally baseless local legend says that Caesar invaded England and camped at Wimbledon. There is still an area of Wimbledon Common known as Caesar's Camp. The arms have been differenced by the placing of charges on the eagle's wings. These are a gold rose, badge of King Edward I, and a gold fret from the arms of Merton Priory.

The crest has choughs from the arms of Thomas Cromwell, one time lord of Wimbledon. The garb refers to the rural past of the area.

The motto means Honour Without Stain.

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