Thursday, 9 April 2020

Heraldry for the Self-Isolator Easter Weekend Viewing




 A lecture by Slains Pursuivant, John Malden, on the Funeral Heraldry of Mary Queen of Scots.

 

     Illustrated heraldic tour of Crathes Castle by former Ross Herald, Charles Burnett.


   Lord Lyon, Officers of Arms and the Royal Company of Archers attend the Queen at the Opening  of the Scottish Parliament in 2016.


 The heraldic artist, Andrew Stewart Jamieson shows how it is done.



 A short clip of Leonard Ponsford, heraldic carver in action.





 Much heraldry, including grants of arms, is produced on vellum. This is a short BBC film showing the process by which the skins are prepared and arrive at the artists' studio.




































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