The Helme Family Crest
Sir Norval Watson Helme, Kt. Bach., J.P. Lancs., Alderman of Lancashire County Council, Mayor 1896-7, M.P. for Lancaster Div. Lancs. 1900-18, b. 1849; m. 1877, Mary, d. of Thomas Wilson of Caldbeck, Cumberland; and has issue - (1) Thomas Wilson Helme Esq., J.P. and C.C. Lancs., b. 1881; (2) James Helme, Gentleman, C.C. Lancs., b. 1884 [m. Muriel, d. of A.T. Eccles, J.P.' of The Grange, Darwen (Res. - Haverbreaks House, Lancaster)]; and Edith Mary [m. 1st, 1913, Capt. Erskine Crossley (d. 1920); 2nd, 1922, Rev. Benjamin Gregory].
In addition to the entry in Fox-Davies "Armorial Families" above, the following information has been provided by the family: Sir Norval, a devout methodist and man of strong civic principles resided at Springfield Hall, Lancaster, which under the terms of his generous bequest subsequently became Lancaster Royal Infirmary. Sir Norval's eldest son, Thomas, who died without issue, in turn bequeathed the bulk of his considerable estate to support the scouting
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- Family
- Helme
- Motto
Cassis tutissima virtus
Virtue is the safest helmet- Blazon
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On A Wreath Of The Colours (Vert And Or), Upon A Mount Vert, A Tower Proper Between Two Rose Branches Stalked And Leaved Of The Last [Vert], On Each Branch Three Roses Gules.
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Armorial Families - A directory of gentlemen of coat armour - A.C.Fox Davies 1929 Edition