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The College of Arms received
its royal charter from Richard III in 1484.
The building is a mansion built
in the 1670s to house the English Officers of Arms and their
records. The College of Arms, the headquarters of world
heraldry, is still active today, assessing who has a legitimate
claim to a British family coat of arms.
The impressive building has been
restored and contains exhibits on the work of the College.
Only the Earl Marshall's Court, with its wood panelled entrance
room hung with portraits, can be viewed without an appointment.
Pre-booked tours of the Record
Room allow visitors to trace their roots, for which a fee
may be charged, and see artists preparing elaborate certificates.
Admission free, parties
by negociation
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