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File:Bolton County Borough Council - coat of arms.png

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Description

The coat of arms of the former Bolton County Borough Council (also known as Bolton Borough Council or Bolton Council).

Source

File taken from civicheraldry.co.uk, with permission (see about the civic heraldry images...).

Article

Bolton

Portion used

All of the emblem, to avoid misrepresenation.

Low resolution?

yes

Purpose of use

The image is itself a subject of discussion in the article or used in the infobox thereof. It illustrates the Bolton article and is used as evidence that its former council was granted a coat of arms. It is also significant because it is a part of Bolton's civic history.

Replaceable?

Not possible. This could infringe upon the design.

Other information
  • There is no free-image equivalent that can be used to accurately portray the crest's design.
  • It is being used only for informative purposes.
  • This meets the media-specific policy requirements.
  • The image is used in at least one article.
  • The image does not detract from the reputation of the borough council.
  • The borough council was abolished in 1974.
  • The material contributes to the article by specifically illustrating a relevant section within the text about the heritage of the municipality.
  • The display of coats of arms is only restricted by the College of Arms if the bearing misappropriates it to the wrong person/organisation (which is not the case here).
  • The material is encyclopedic and otherwise meets general Wikipedia content requirements.
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