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The W.I. Banner

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On the front of the last issue I printed the WI banner and raised the question of where those shield motifs came from. Muriel responds:

The W.I. banner was designed by the architect of the Hall, Mr. Salter (husband of a member). It was made by the members who chose the motto “Love and Serve” at the WI’s inception in 1926/7. The design on the left represents Taplow. The swan being typical of the River Thames and the war galley suggesting far off days when battles were fought in this area. The design on the right represents Hitcham. The shield with the red cross can be seen in Hitcham Church as part of the coat of arms of the Clark family. The coat of mail and the Prince of Wales feathers refer to the Black Prince who is reputed to have visited Hitcham Manor.