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Visit to the College of Arms

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Date:  Thursday 27 November 2008 Time:  Approx 6:30pm (to be confirmed) Venue:  College of Arms, 130 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BT Direction:  North side of the street, opposite, City of London School and between Godliman Street and the path leading from St Paul's Cathedral to the Millennium Bridge. Nearest tubes are Blackfriars, Mansion House and St Paul's. 24-hour garage on south of Queen Victoria Street between the College and Blackfriars. Price:  SCGB members £34 Non-members £36 Deadline:

How it all began, the Heralds in Modern Times and Tracing your Family Tree are topics which the College of Arms cover. You will be given a tour of the building, erected in the 1670s and one of the few listed buildings remaining in this part of London. Heralds were first mentioned in Western Europe about the time of the first crusade, and from the late 12th Century they were attached to the households of rulers and magnates. they acted as messengers, diplomats and army staff officers, this last duty duty requiring them to become expert in identifying army commanders from their banners, shields and surcoats. Heralds also organised tournaments and gradually became expert not only only in coats of arms but also in ceremonial matters, which led to their organising the great ceremonies of state.   There will be wine and supper during the evening. Please book early! Limited spaces.   BOOKING   Price: £34 SCGB Members. £36 Non-Members   To sign up, please click on the following link: > http://www.eventbrite.com/event/211886759 < (A new page will open up)   OR Send your cheque, made payable to: Lesley Hunt c/o Stanford Club of Great Britain 11 Charleville Circus London SE26 6NR Please include your full contact details, degree/year, and names of guests.     Please contact our Events/Membership Director - lesley.hunt@stanfordalumni.org.uk, for information about your membership status, signing up, or any other queries.

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