Civic heraldry of Nelson, Lancashire, UK. 30th November, 2013. Town Criers cape & Coat of Arms at the event when the town of Nelson commemorates the day in 1295 when the county of Lancashire sent its first representatives to Parliament by King Edward I of England to attend what later became known as the model parliament. Lancashire Day is usually held on 27 November, when many towns throughout the historic county host events on the day, most notably readings of the Lancashire Day Proclamation.

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ARMS: Azure on a Chevron Argent between two Sprigs of the Cotton Tree slipped and fructed in chief and a Fleece in base Or two Reed-Hooks chevron-wise proper. CREST: On a Wreath of the Colours upon a Shuttle fessewise Or a Cock Gules holding in the beak a Sprig of the Cotton Tree slipped and fructed proper.

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Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Nelson, Lancashire, UK.
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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