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The arms were officially granted on September 20, 1939, the supporters were grantedon November 10, 1939. | The arms were officially granted on September 20, 1939, the supporters were grantedon November 10, 1939. | ||
The white background or field can be seen as representing to district of Whitefield, the two refer to Lancashire. The swans' heads are from the arms of Baron Cawley of Prestwich, the Charter Mayor and the fleur-de-lis, often used as the symbol of St Mary, indicates the dedication of the Parish Church. | |||
The lozenges, which resemble spindles in shape, represent the cotton industry. The supporters are derived from the wyvern and lion of the Egerton family, Earls of Wilton, duly differenced. | The lozenges, which resemble spindles in shape, represent the cotton industry. The supporters are derived from the wyvern and lion of the Egerton family, Earls of Wilton, duly differenced. | ||