anyone know why warwickshire are called the bears?
From the coat of arms of Warwickshire, this quote from the Warwickshire county records office explains
The Bear and Ragged Staff
The origins of these emblems are lost in the distant past, but have been associated with the earls of Warwick since at least as early as the 14th century. William Dugdale, writing in the 1650s, said that Arthgal, an Earl of Warwick at the time of King Arthur, thought that his name came from the Welsh "artos" or bear. He also suggested that the ragged staff was chosen because Morvidus, Earl of Warwick, killed a giant with the broken branch of a tree. Of course, neither of these earls really existed and Dugdale was just recalling medieval legends. The bear was a common heraldic device and implied boldness and courage.
always nice to learn something new. thanks. stuff of legends.
Hi CH....my pal is a fellow Addick who comes to a lot of away games with me, he's also an MCC member so I'm not sure where I'm going to be sitting. I'll inbox you my mobile number and maybe you can let me have your's......all being well we can link up for a 'snifter' or two......my pal Dave is great company!
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Good to see other Charlton fans/Lifers there too inc Covered End ( complete with beers !)
Bugger !
"Watched" it online ( ie updates of score) and was sweating as the last over approached....but not to be.
Just ordered tickets for the Oval for moi, Don & Ralph. Will you be going ?
( Hope you're OK , mate)
Depending on Mr Finance........
http://www.kentcricket.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixtures/surrey-lions-v-kent-spitfires-flt20-2012
Pal offered me a ticket today.....can't wait.....but watch it piss down, you just know it!
I will be and i am in the crompton upper
fancy meeting up for a beer
lets us know
Come on !!!
I'll inbox you my mobile number and maybe you can let me have your's......all being well we can link up for a 'snifter' or two......my pal Dave is great company!
That sounds great and if you could also email it to timjordan44@hotmail.com that would be grate.
look forward to friday
Another defeat for the Spitfires made worse by the cracking innings from Joe "Judas" Denley .
Have to ask the question ...what is Nash's role in the team ? Doesn't bowl, came in at no 7 ....?