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Conference govt02::basingstoke

Title:	* BASINGSTOKE - Gateway to Wessex *
Notice:	BASINGSTOKE - John Arlott lived here - then left, I wonder why
Moderator:	COMICS::CORNEJ

Created:	Wed Jul 27 1988
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	925
Total number of notes:	5875

127.0. "Coat of Arms shops." by FILMS::CARPENTER (Exiled Canard) Fri Mar 24 1989 22:24

Hello all,

I'll be in Basingstoke by Friday the 31st and I have need of some assistence.

A co-worker is getting married in May and one of his cousins likes 'things' 
from the U.K.  We were trying to come up with ideas of what I could get while
over there and one thing we thought of was a Coat of Arms for his family name.

So, could someone look up in the phone directory and see if there are any shops
who make them and put the name, address, and phone number in here. That way 
I can call them, find out the cost and whether they can get it done in time for
me to bring back.

Thanks.

ttfn...lc

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
127.1	WEDDED BLISS	LARVAE::COOPERE		`Tue Mar 28 1989 13:29`	15
	Hi, The last time I enquired about this, (a month ago) the shop wanted the surname to send away to see if 'one' was entitled to a Coat of Arms. If the answer was yes, it was going to take six weeks. Perhaps someone knows a quicker way? Regards Elly
127.2	Papersmiths??	COMICS::DRAYTON	Did I really say that!!	`Tue Mar 28 1989 14:02`	17
	Hi also, Just checked a shop called Papersmiths at 10, Winchester street, B'stoke. (B'stoke 24468) They research names and produce what I understand to be an ornate card with the research they have done on one side, and the relevant coat of arms on the other. Cost is about six pounds and takes (they say) ten to fourteen days. Think its just the name though, can't see it being blood lines and descendants for that price. Hope this helps D�
127.3	Some research has been done.	32151::CARPENTER	Exiled Canard	`Tue Mar 28 1989 14:16`	8
	Well, the gentleman in question (last name is Overlock) has done some research into his family's background. I understand the family is related somewhere to General Howe and others I don't know about. But I would assume that we have a good chance of him being 'entitled' to one. But then again... Thanks for the information so far. Any other inputs will also be welcome. ttfn...lc
127.4	Try the library	COMICS::WEGG	Some hard boiled eggs & some nuts.	`Wed Mar 29 1989 09:33`	15
	There is a reference book that details (in several volumes) all coats-of-arms in existence. It even had one for my name, which surprised me. The book was in my local library. I guess these places that do them for �6 just reproduce the relevant page of this manual for your family name. O.K. for me, there was only one page, don't know what happens if your name is Smith though. As .2 says, I doubt if you get any research on your geneology (is that the right word!), just a coat of arms associated with your surname. I don't know what is classified as 'entitlement'. I know arms are 'granted', but what restrictions are there on anyone using a coat-of-arms or any other personal 'logo'? Ian.
127.5	At last, junkpost becomes useful!	KERNEL::MORRIS	Which universe did you dial?	`Wed Mar 29 1989 10:23`	0
127.6	What's happening to my text?	KERNEL::MORRIS	Which universe did you dial?	`Wed Mar 29 1989 10:36`	0
127.7	Answer: DRILL had gone deaf!	KERNEL::MORRIS	Which universe did you dial?	`Thu Mar 30 1989 12:23`	0