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{{uk}} | {{uk}}'''COLWYN BAY (BOROUGH/URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL)''' | ||
Incorporated into: 1974 [[Colwyn]] (1996 [[Conwy]], [[Denbighshire]]) | |||
Incorporated into : 1974 [[Colwyn]] (1996 [[Conwy]], [[Denbighshire]]) | |||
[[File:colwynbay.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:colwynbay.jpg|center|Arms (crest) of {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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The arms were granted on September 11, 1934. | The arms were granted on September 11, 1934. | ||
The oak tree is from the device formerly used by the Urban District Council (see postcard below). The lion is derived from the arms of the Principality of Wales, which are those of Prince Llewelyn, with whom the district has historic associations. | |||
The wreath and mantling are in the Tudor livery colours and the Welsh dragon is the national emblem. The Saxon's head from the arms of Ednyfed Fychan, who displayed three heads in his shield in token of his victories against the English army under Ranulph, Earl of Chester. | |||
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The arms are now used by the Bay of Colwyn Town Council. | |||
[[Literature]] : Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net) | {{media}}'''[[Literature]]''': Image and information provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net) | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities C]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Municipalities C]] | ||
[[Category:Wales]] | |||
[[Category:Granted 1934]] | [[Category:Granted 1934]] | ||