It's #InternationalTeaDay..... time to pop the kettle on! #hookedonheraldry #Heraldry #theheraldrysociety

Today is #WorldBeeDay and the perfect excuse to post this stunning coat of arms and window from St. Felix Church, Felixkirk, North Yorkshire, for Brigadier John Francis Walker DSO (1901-79). Bees are conventionally used in heraldry as a symbol of industriousness. (Photos: L. May) #hookedonheraldry

Thank you to all who attended our AGM on Saturday which was followed by a fascinating talk by Stephen Slater. Honorary Life Membership was granted to Stephen Slater, David Vaudrey, Roland Symons, Anthony Jones and Stephen Friar in recognition of their outstanding services to the Society.

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David Attenborough! A true inspiration and the most treasured of our national treasures! It seemed fitting to include this fabulous coat of arms! 🛡️(Photo: R.G. Morris) #davidattenborough100 #davidattenborough #hookedonheraldry #Heraldry #theheraldrysociety #heritage

May is #LocalHistoryMonth! Pub signs often depict the coats of arms of significant or landowning families, livery companies and trade guilds, providing a visual representation of the history and heritage of a town, village or community. #hookedonheraldry #heritage #Heraldry #WeAreLocalHistory

Happy #StarWarsDay! Any excuse to share some images of some wonderful heraldry and of course, "estoils" (with wavy lines) and "mullets" (with straight lines) needed to be the "stars" of the show! May The Fourth Be With You! 🛡️ #hookedonheraldry #Heraldry #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryMonth

As today is the start of #HedgehogAwarenessWeek (3-9 May), it's the perfect opportunity to share this wonderful hatchment from Farley Chamberlayne in Hampshire depicting three adorable hedgehogs, known heraldically as "urchins". (Photos: R.G. Morris) #hookedonheraldry #WeAreLocalHistory #heritage

Hello May🌼🌸🌺! Here is some gorgeous heraldic flora in celebration of May Day and tonight's Flower Moon.... and, of course, it wouldn't be a Bank Holiday weekend without a few "droplets"☔️! 🛡️ (Photo 3 © A. Ballard) #hookedonheraldry #Heraldry #WeAreLocalHistory #genealogy #theheraldrysociety #mayday

"Photo of the Day" has to be this photograph of the coat of arms above Bath Fire Station taken just before building work began depicting the coat of arms of the city of Bath supported by the helmets, axes and hoses of the fire brigade. #hookedonheraldry #Heraldry #visitbath #WeAreLocalHistory

Happy Saint George's Day!

As yesterday was #nationalpetday, it's the perfect opportunity to share a few images of some wonderful heraldic pets! 🛡️ #heraldry #hookedonheraldry

A huge thank you to Jane Tunesi for her excellent talk yesterday afternoon about the youngest Magna Carta baron, the de Montfichett family and their connections to the important families of the time. Jane's talk included some wonderful heraldry and genealogy and was thoroughly enjoyed by all!

An Easter weekend visit to the beautiful Wrest Park in Bedfordshire, home to the de Grey family for over 600 years. Wonderful heraldry and wyverns a plenty! #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #WeAreLocalHistory

Our next talk, which takes place on Saturday 11th April 2026, is entitled: “The Youngest Magna Carta Baron” by Jane Tunesi (speaker will join via Zoom). For more details please visit: bath-heraldry.org.uk #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #theheraldrysociety #whatsonbath #localhistory #WeAreLocalHistory

An impromptu trip to #bathabbey is always welcome, especially when the sun is shining. The perfect way to appreciate the beautiful heraldic windows! #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #theheraldrysociety #visitbath #localhistory #WeAreLocalHistory #localhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

Our next talk, which takes place on Saturday 11th April 2026, is entitled: “The Youngest Magna Carta Baron” by Jane Tunesi (speaker will join via Zoom). For more details please visit: bath-heraldry.org.uk #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #theheraldrysociety #whatsonbath #localhistory #WeAreLocalHistory

A huge thank you to our speaker, society member Dr. Lucy Bailey, who had us all engrossed yesterday afternoon with her excellent talk about the display of heraldry in the FAWKES family seat of Farnley Hall. Our next talk will take place on 11th April. #BAHL #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #localhistory

The Bath Half Marathon (known locally as the "Bath Half") took place today and so the heraldic word of the day has to be "courant"...running at speed. The image is from the BRISCOE memorial in the church of St. Michael Without, Bath, and shows three greyhounds courant. #bathhalf #visitbath #heraldry

The identification of a coat of arms or crest, can provide genealogists with a wealth of information when tracing the history of a family and even lead to the discovery of published sources that could otherwise have been missed. #nationalgenealogyday #heraldry #genealogy #hookedonheraldry #BALH

Our next meeting takes place this Saturday 14th March. Society member Dr. Lucy Bailey will give a talk “The 'Backward Look' at Farnley Hall: Heraldic Displays in a Country Seat in the Early Nineteenth Century”. For more information visit: bath-heraldry.org.uk #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #genealogy

As today is World Book Day, this wonderful image of the Cheltenham coat of arms on the Pittville Pump Room is particularly fitting! #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #worldbookday #cheltenham #localhistory

What better way to celebrate the sun shining in Bath today than some fabulous heraldry pictured against a backdrop of blue sky! #hookedonheraldry #heraldry #localhistory #visitbath #theheraldrysociety

Our next meeting takes place on Saturday 14th March. Society member Dr. Lucy Bailey will give a talk “The 'Backward Look' at Farnley Hall: Heraldic Displays in a Country Seat in the Early Nineteenth Century”. For more information visit: bath-heraldry.org.uk #heraldry #hookedonheraldry #genealogy

Wonderful to see this armorial panel and important piece of local history, returned to its rightful home. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thank you to our society member, Dr. Adrian Ailes, for his excellent talk on 14 February, "Elias Ashmole's church notes taken on his Heraldic Visitation of Berkshire 1665-66", which accompanies Adrian's book "Church Notes of Berkshire 1665-66", for the Harleian Society (New Series, volume 23).

The society began 2026 with a tour of The Old Theatre Royal and Masonic Museum in Bath. Steeped in over 250 years of history, it has been a grand Masonic Hall since 1865 and now includes a incredible museum. And of course, the walls are adorned with some wonderful heraldry! oldtheatreroyal.com

We're excited to announce the launch of our new website! It offers a fresh new look, improved navigation, details of our upcoming talks, information about how to join the society and links to our social media. We hope you like it as much as we do! bath-heraldry.org.uk