A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Blandy family of England.
Reg. 9558 · English, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fireZeal and purification
Colours
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Black (Sable)Means: Constancy
Historical info
Source
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Or, three urns sa. with flames issuing ppr”
BerksLetcombe Bassett · Berks, c. 1620
Where the Blandy Arms Were Recorded
Berks
Map of England showing where the Blandy arms are recorded
The Blandy arms were recorded in Berks, c. 1620.
Berkshire sat on the road west from London with the royal castle at Windsor in the middle of it. Court families bought estates within reach, and an estate near the court almost always came with a coat of arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Blandy arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Berks.
Origin & History of the Blandy Family in England
The Blandy family established a significant presence in the English county of Berkshire by the early seventeenth century. Records confirm that members of the family were living in the region by 1620, where they became deeply integrated into the local community. Over the following generations, the family rose to prominence as landowners and professionals, particularly in the town of Reading and the surrounding countryside. They were known for their involvement in local governance and their contributions to the development of the area. This period of growth helped the family secure a lasting reputation in Berkshire, as they transitioned from local residents to influential figures in regional society.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
blandus
Latin adjective meaning charming, flattering, or mild in temperament.
This name
BlandyDerived from a nickname for a person with a gentle, smooth, or persuasive personality.
also spelled
Blandie
Blandey
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Ditchfield, P.H., The Victoria History of the County of Berkshire, 1906
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fireZeal and purification
cupFaith, office, and a trust discharged
fireZeal and purification
