College of Arms
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Thursday 27 April 2023
(6.15pm for 6.30pm start-9pm) - College of Arms, 130 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V 4BT
- Guide: Adam Tuck
The College of Arms was founded in 1484 and has since then created and maintained official registers of coats of arms and pedigrees. The heralds who make up the College are members of the Royal Household and act under Crown Authority. Activities include: granting of new coats of arms; registration of family trees; genealogical and heraldic research. The College is also the authority for matters relating to the flying of flags.
The Heralds advise on matters relating to the peerage and baronetage, precedence and ceremonial. They have a role in UK state ceremonial and assist the Earl Marshal in the organisation of state ceremonies including Coronations and State Funerals. The College of Arms also has a vast manuscript archive of heraldic and genealogical material.
During our bespoke visit we will hear about the history of heraldry, the role of the Heralds, the architecture of the building and the College’s practices. We will also enjoy the unique opportunity of visiting the Record Room and seeing a selection of College records and other heraldic manuscripts dating back to the middle ages. The official monogram of King Charles III was designed by the College of Arms.
Guide
Adam Tuck holds the office of Lancaster Herald at the College of Arms, the heraldic authority for England and Wales. Prior to joining the College in 2017, Adam studied History at Cambridge University and Graphic Design at the University of the Arts London (LCC), and worked as the in-house graphic designer at the British Academy of Film of Television Arts (BAFTA).
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