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The tower in the crest represents the tunnel and ventilating tower at Glenfield, built in 1832 by Robert Stephenson for the Leicester-Swannington Railway. The golden eagle, from the head of a centurion's standard upon the purple cross is a further reference to High Cross, where the Roman Station of Venonae formerly stood. | The tower in the crest represents the tunnel and ventilating tower at Glenfield, built in 1832 by Robert Stephenson for the Leicester-Swannington Railway. The golden eagle, from the head of a centurion's standard upon the purple cross is a further reference to High Cross, where the Roman Station of Venonae formerly stood. | ||
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[[Literature]] : Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | [[Literature]] : Image and information from [http://www.civicheraldry.co.uk here] | ||