Arms of Nigel Harry Richardson
Arms of Nigel Harry Richardson
Blazon
Argent on a cross Gules five lions passant guardant Or in each quarter a cross Gules charged with a compass rose Or;
Symbolism
The red cross charged with lions is taken from the arms of York, England, and represents Mr. Richardson’s status as a Freeman of that city by patrimony. The red crosses charged with a compass rose in each quarter symbolize urban planning. Because a compass rose appears in the crest of the Northwest Territories, they are also a salute to that region, a focus of much of his professional work. The lions also symbolize the Lion of Judah and thus honour Mr. Richardson’s Jewish heritage.
Crest of Nigel Harry Richardson
Blazon
Issuant from a mural coronet Gules masoned Argent a grassy mound Vert thereon a boar statant Argent unguled and tusked Or;
Symbolism
The mural crown in the colours of Canada is a reference to Mr. Richardson’s profession as an urban planner in this country. The boar taken from the Arms of the Bermuda Company honours Mr. Richardson birthplace.
Motto of Nigel Harry Richardson
Blazon
BE NOT AFRAID;
Symbolism
This is a phrase taken from William Shakespeare's The Tempest (Act III, scene ii) and reflects Mr. Richardson’s interest in the playwright and his works.
