What is the origin of the word Arms at the end of pub names in the UK and here in Australia, such as Settlers Arms, etc.?

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What is the origin of the word Arms at the end of pub names in the UK and here in Australia, such as Settlers Arms, etc.?

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Last updated Jun 13 2021.

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"In the 18th century, the word Arms was added to many pub names to indicate that the establishment was under the protection of a noble family"

https://www.royal.uk/sites/default/files/media/royal_arms_blue_booklet20152.pdf

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Mar 05 2007, 1:41 AM

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Wikipedia says: "An 'arms' name can just derive from where the pub actually is" or "Some 'arms' signs refer to working occupations. These may show chaps undertaking such work or the arms of the appropriate London livery company. This class of name may be only just a name but there are stories behind some of them."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pub_names

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From Heraldry,as in "coat of arms".
The sign would have the arms of the current monarch(kings/queens head),a guild(bricklayers/bakers arms)or even a town(Manchester arms).

Mar 05 2007, 12:36 AM

What is the origin of the word Arms at the end of pub names in the UK and here in Australia, such as Settlers Arms, etc.?

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