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The swan is a reminder of the old coaching days and of the Old Swan Inn which until recent years stood at the crossroads in the centre of the town, it also refers to the river and other water in the area. The red sword on the left wing refers to the association of the City of [[London]] (the City's arms contain a red sword of St. Paul), and the district through the City Freeman's School, at Ashtead, and is also a reference to the war services which the arms commemorate. <br>The wreath of oak alludes to rural Surrey and has reference to the arms of the County Council.
The swan is a reminder of the old coaching days and of the Old Swan Inn which until recent years stood at the crossroads in the centre of the town, it also refers to the river and other water in the area. The red sword on the left wing refers to the association of the City of [[London]] (the City's arms contain a red sword of St. Paul), and the district through the City Freeman's School, at Ashtead, and is also a reference to the war services which the arms commemorate. <br>The wreath of oak alludes to rural Surrey and has reference to the arms of the County Council.
   
   
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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]


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