Pannello araldico in vetro colorato raffigurante le braccia del governatore Newton con la mano rossa dell'Ulster all'interno del municipio di Coleraine, County Londonderry, NI
5472 x 3648 px | 46,3 x 30,9 cm | 18,2 x 12,2 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
23 giugno 2023
Ubicazione:
Stained glass window, Coleraine Town Hall, The Diamond, Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Irel
Altre informazioni:
This image shows a richly coloured stained glass heraldic panel inside Coleraine Town Hall, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The central shield bears crossed symbols and decorative floral motifs, surmounted by the Red Hand of Ulster, one of the most recognisable and historically significant emblems of the province of Ulster. The banner text reading “Newton Governor” references civic or administrative authority connected with Coleraine’s historical governance, reflecting the town’s importance as a regional centre during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Surrounding the shield are elaborate decorative elements typical of Victorian and Edwardian stained glass, including scrollwork, symbolic objects, and vibrant blue, gold, and green glass. Stained glass such as this was commonly installed in municipal buildings to express civic pride, authority, and continuity, combining local identity with broader Ulster and British heraldic traditions. The image is suitable for editorial use relating to Northern Irish history, heraldry, civic architecture, stained glass art, and local government heritage.
