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Armorial Bearings of My City Leeds

Emblazoned on a metalic field Leeds coat of arms displays an azore shield. Upon a sable chief, this deep black bar, Three mullets argent, silver stars. On a chain of or, beneath the chief, Hangs the finest golden fleece. Surmounting the crest, rests a wreath of blue, Perches an owl proper,of natural hue. Supporting each side,two owls with plumage brown,, Ducally gorged with a golden crown. Underneath, inscribed on a scroll PRO REGE ET LEGE it does extol. Latin translates ' FOR KING AND THE LAW' A motto born after civil war. 7/ 29/ 2015. The city of Leeds In the county of Yorkshire England. George Barrie Seal.

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Date: 8/9/2015 11:41:00 PM
Great to know about your national pride george! Congrats on big win!
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George Seal
Date: 8/14/2015 2:04:00 PM
Thanks Upma, you have restored my faith, Leeds after all is a nation. I always believed it was the centre of the universe. Just jesting a little, i value all of your kind remarks and complements that you said about some of my poems. My regards to you as always. George.
Date: 8/9/2015 2:13:00 AM
ee by gum, tha must be chuffed wi thissen. A good 'un, George, well done lad. Viv
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George Seal
Date: 8/14/2015 1:48:00 PM
Flippin 'ek, mi old flower,fancy an oft cum one sayin us lingo.!!!! Thankyou Viv i like your take on the Yorkshire dialect. I appreciate it and thankyou so much. Cheers George.
Date: 8/8/2015 10:52:00 PM
GEORGE, Congratulations on your Flag win....... SKAT
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George Seal
Date: 8/14/2015 2:07:00 PM
Hello SKAT, thanks for your most kind complements. You are so kind. Cheers George.
Date: 7/29/2015 12:55:00 PM
lovely image of your flag, george.. imagining how it looks!.. huggs
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George Seal
Date: 8/5/2015 4:26:00 AM
Hello Nette, thankyou for reading my poem. It was bestowed when Leeds became a borough in 1662 two years after the monarchy was restored, hence the motto. My kindest regards to you. George

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