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The two choughs (on the London arms and as a supporter, popularly know as the Becket bird) represent Thomas Becket after which the hospital is named. | The two choughs (on the London arms and as a supporter, popularly know as the Becket bird) represent Thomas Becket after which the hospital is named. | ||
The lilies represent the church of St Mary Overie referred to by Samuel Pepys which means “over the river (Thames)” and is now Southwark Anglican Cathedral. | |||
The spears in the crest represents Thomas the Apostle, who was speared to death. | The spears in the crest represents Thomas the Apostle, who was speared to death. | ||
I have no information on the other elements. | I have no information on the other elements. |