MCFC Giant Manchester City Crest Premier League Flag (5ft x 3ft & 100% Polyester)

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a b "Up In Arms: Manchester's Badge On Buildings". Manchester Confidential . Retrieved 29 May 2017. The City of Manchester in North West England has traditionally been represented by various symbols. Most of these symbols are derived from heraldic emblems contained within the city's official heraldic achievement, which was officially adopted when the Borough of Manchester was granted city status in 1842. Notably, the motif of the worker bee has been widely used to represent the city as a symbol of industry. [1] Heraldry [ edit ] The bees represented in the Crest Manchester's heraldic arms

Arms: Gules three Bendlets enhanced Or a Chief Argent thereon on Waves of the Sea a Ship under sail proper. Manchester City History". MCIVTA. Archived from the original on 30 May 2017 . Retrieved 30 May 2017.The heraldic arms appears on many architectural features around Manchester, including Manchester Town Hall and the Corn Exchange, and on blue plaque in the city. [4] Worker bee [ edit ] Manchester bee art in the Northern Quarter Peaceful but not to be messed with' – how the bee came to symbolise Manchester". The Guardian. 24 May 2017 . Retrieved 25 May 2017. The antelope, the lion and the bees". BBC News. Archived from the original on 29 May 2017 . Retrieved 29 May 2017. The worker bee is one of the best-known symbols of Manchester. It was adopted as a motif for Manchester during the Industrial Revolution, at a time when Manchester was taking a leading role in new forms of mass production, and symbolises Mancunians' hard work during this era and Manchester being a hive of activity in the 19th century. [5] [6] If your goods are faulty or damaged in transit please call the team on 01246 297600 so we can arrange return of the goods & replacement.

The rise of the 'greatest village in England' ". Manchester Evening News. menmedia.co.uk. 3 November 2012 . Retrieved 9 November 2012. Manchester history: the bees, the bees!". Creative Tourist. 22 February 2013 . Retrieved 4 April 2014. Frangopulo, N. J., ed. (1962) Rich Inheritance. Manchester: Education Committee; p. II (note by W. H. Shercliff) Manchester is part of the historic county of Lancashire, within the Salford Hundred. This is reflected in the use of the Red Rose of Lancaster in Manchester's heraldic arms. After the reform of local government in 1974, Manchester was removed from Lancashire for ceremonial and administrative purposes and brought into the new metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. After the change, both the City of Manchester and the new county retained the Lancastrian Rose in many emblems. The heraldic achievement of Manchester (colloquially but inaccurately referred to as a coat of arms) were granted to the Borough of Manchester in 1842 and continue to be used today by Manchester City Council. [2]HMS Manchester sets sail". Manchester Evening News. 30 January 2009 . Retrieved 11 July 2011. Her funnel crest includes a bee which is taken from the city's coat of arms, signifying industry and endeavour.