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was added to the 1889 crest. This was the device of Sutton
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in 1936 incorporating the changes, but still conforming to the 1889 blazon or technical description. The main changes were the addition of a helm and mantling between the shield and crest, a redrawing of the male figure and the replacement of the platform on which the
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consisted of a man's arm holding a hammer, symbolising industry. The supporters were two human figures: a male figure (dressed as a blacksmith) representing industry and a female figure (holding a book and painter's palette) representing art.
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for a grant of supporters to the arms. It was then realised that the arms used by
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in 1838, the corporation approved the design of a seal comprising "The
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The coat of arms is very similar to that granted to the council's predecessor, the
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