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Ryde History Hub

The coat of arms: seahorse, southern cross and waratah

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The blue seahorse depicted on the crest is taken from the crest of Ryde on the Isle of Wight in England. Rev. George Turner was the minister at St Anne’s Church from 1839 until 1869. His wife Mary Turner nee Jacobs came from Ryde on the Isle of Wight. When the land near St Anne’s was being sub-divided in 1841 a new name for the area was sought. A contemporary plan showed, ‘the village of Ryde, Kissing Point’.

Above the seahorse is a slip of waratah. This is the State flower of New South Wales and it also appears in Ryde’s mayoral chain.

On the seahorse’s shoulder is the Southern Cross which gives an Australian bearing to the Isle of Wight as well as suggesting early exploration.

The golden cogwheel between the seahorse’s legs denotes industry and its resultant wealth.

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SubjectsRyde (NSW) Council--HeraldryHeraldry--New South Wales--RydeStories of RydeThe coat of arms

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Usage statementPlease acknowledge the photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries

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Reference No.2414

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