Newcastle United was formed in the summer of 1892 when Newcastle East End absorbed the assets of city rivals Newcastle West End, including the lease of St. James’ Park.

Durham Art Prints Durham Art Prints, watercolour and acrylic painted artwork, of Durham City, Durham Cathedral and Castle. Supplied as mounted prints by local artist Louisa E. Taylor. Durham Christmas Baubles Durham Christmas Baubles. Double sided metal Christmas baubles from Durham. Sunday’s pre-match activities are an opportunity for us and our supporters to pay our respects for lives lost, and to those who have served in battle.

Originating in the fourteenth century and formally recognised in 1954, Newcastle upon Tyne’s Coat of Arms is a depiction of the city’s history – with its Norman-era castle and two seahorses (added in 1575) to signify seafaring heritage. Durham Art Mugs and Coasters Durham Art Mugs and Coasters. Printed mugs and wood Coasters with watercolour painted artwork of Durham Cathedral and the Durham City skyline, by Durham artist Louisa E. Taylor. On the crest section, a demi lion sits atop the city’s historic Castle Keep and flies the swallow-tailed pennon of the Arms of Saint George – the country’s patron saint.

The home of Newcastle United will host the military dinner on March 2 next year in aid of the Royal British Legion that provides lifelong support for the armed forces community. The Poppy Appeal will be inside the stadium collecting for what we all know is a fantastic cause, and it is only appropriate we continue to take such an active part in supporting our armed forces.” The first club-specific crest was created in 1976 and it retained an illustration of Castle Keep – which still stands imposingly in the city today. Newcastle United is offering a ceramic poppy attached to a club badge so football fans can support the Royal British Legion. Despite having a shelf life of only five years, the club’s next crest remains somewhat of a cult classic.We take a look at our crests over the years, what they consist of and what their individual components signify. Durham Cathedral Greeting Cards Durham Cathedral Greeting Cards. Photographs of the interior of Durham Cathedral and the stained glass windows inside the Cathedral, by local North East photographer John Gordon, printed as greeting cards. These photograph celebrate the stunning architecture of the Cathedral and the unique stained glass windows contained within. All photographs are sold with the kind permission of the Chapter House Durham Cathedral. Meanwhile Newcastle Falcons will be honouring armed forces personnel at Sunday’s Anglo-Welsh Cup visit of Northampton Saints. Then at 5.15pm we have the opportunity to watch some current Army personnel playing the sport we all love.

A new name for this stronger, unified club was chosen and ‘Newcastle United’ was officially recognised that same year on 9th December.The Coat of Arms also features the city’s Latin motto, Fortiter Defendit Triumphans – ‘Triumphing by Brave Defence’ – adopted following a brave and stubborn resistance against the Scots in 1644. Northumberland Greeting Cards Northumberland Greeting Cards, a collection of greeting cards with views of Northumberland. These include Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh and Warkworth Castles. Holy Island and Seahouses, The badge features a poppy with leaf on the left and the standard Newcastle United crest on the left. A spokesman for the Newcastle United shop said 100% of donations for the badge would go to the Legion. We had a few boxes delivered but I don’t know how long they will last because they have been popular.

The badges are only available in the store but they are not the only way Newcastle is supporting the Legion.A four-course meal will be served in military mess format, with military traditions such as the passing of the port and toasts to the Queen. Read More Related Articles The club’s current and perhaps most famous crest – synonymous with the Entertainers Era of the mid-nineties – was created in 1988. The gold and silver design was based on the Magpies’ existing crest and a golden adornment was added to signify the milestone year. Our shirts first had the city's Coat of Arms emblazoned on them as early as 1911, but it was in 1969 that the club finally adopted it as an official emblem. Next year the football ground is set play to host an officers’ mess-style dinner to raise funds for the armed forces charity.