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The four towers of the flag represent the four forts surrounding and defending the city dating back to the English Civil War era, and are visible on the city council's coat of arms. The city's motto, turris fortissima est nomen jehova translates as the 'strongest tower is the name of Jehovah', and this refers to the city's successful resistance ...
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A cross in black and green counterchanged represents the town's industry and green spaces on a white field. The Bloxwich flag's two symbols evoke memories of nearby gatherings, sports teams and local legends. The annual carnival and the tale of the Bloxwich Lion are evoked by the black lion. This animal escaped and went wandering around the town.
Trinity House consented to the removal and delivery of the lantern and the upper four rooms of the tower, the cost of labour to be borne by Plymouth Council. [34] While the new tower was being built the old lighthouse remained operational, up until 3 February 1882 (after which a temporary fixed light was shown from the top of the new tower).
Map showing the flags of the 50 states of the United States, its five territories, and the capital district, Washington, D.C.. The flags of the U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) exhibit a variety of regional influences and local histories, as well as different styles and design principles.
Traditional jack-o'-lantern faces, spooky and friendly ghosts, seasonal messages, spellbinding witches—we've got so many Halloween pumpkin designs! Dinosaurs, dragons, paw prints, superheroes ...
(white flag, charged with the Olympic rings in blue, yellow, black, green, and red, representing the five continents Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania) Flag of the People's Republic of China (red flag, charged with yellow canton stars in the top left corner, colors reminiscent of the Flag of the Qing dynasty and the Flag of the ...
The name may derive from a Brythonic word corresponding to the Welsh llaeru, meaning 'to ebb'. [2] The A379 road and the disused Plymouth to Yealmpton railway line cross the estuary just above the Plymouth suburb of Cattedown by two bridges both known as Laira Bridge. The disused railway and more recent road crossings of the Laira at Cattedown