An extract from the 'Newsletter' Winter 2009.
"I am delighted to announce that the process of devising 'arms which are pleasing, representative and heraldically correct' has now been completed. The Letters Patent (a colourful illuminated and decorated document) authorising the Society to use the arms in posterity has been prepared bearing the seals of the three Kings of Arms (Garter, Clarenceux and Norroy & Ulster). Classical scholars may be interested to learn that the Society has adopted the motto "DUCIT AMOR ESSEXIAE', which is not subject to heraldic jurisdiction. It is very gratifying to be able to report that Her Majesty The Queen has appointed as our agent, Thomas Woodcock, as Garter Principal King of Arms (the senior Officer at the College of Arms and a position which has existed since 1415) with effect from 1 April 2010. This is a well deserved promotion for Thomas Woodcock who has kindly offered to present the Letters Patent to the Society early in 2010. This will be a memorable occasion in our distinguished history. Unfortunately, Mr Woodcock will not be waering his highly elaborate heraldic tabard as these can only be worn in the presence of the Sovereign!
H Martin Stuchfield
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