Description of the Arms and Crest was sourced from civic heraldry.
ARMS:Azure within two Chevronels three Purses Or in chief two Escallops and in base three Lilies issuing from one stalk Argent.
CREST:Issuant from a Mural Crown Sable charged with three
Ears of Wheat Or a demi Lion Argent holding between the paws an open
Book of the last bound and clasped Gold.
Motto 'AUDACES PRORSUM' - Ye bold, on !
Granted 20th March 1953.
The main colours of the shield, blue and gold, are the colours of
the See of Durham, which held the manor of Boldon and the living of
Whitburn. The blue and white colours of the Whitburn portion are the
traditional colours of both St. Mary and St. Andrew and the two
chevronels represent two settlements, the ancient parishes of Boldon
and Whitburn. The three golden purses are an emblem of St. Nicholas and
represent the three constituent townships of East and West Boldon and
Boldon Colliery, parts of the ancient parish of St. Nicholas, Boldon.
The three white lilies are an emblem of St. Mary, thus representing the
ancient parish of St. Mary, Whitburn, and the three constituent
townships of Whitburn, Whitburn Colliery and Cleadon. The two white
scallop shells indicate the coastal situation of the district.
The black mural crown is a symbol of civic authority and indicates a
mining community and the three gold wheatears represent agriculture.
The lion is from the arms of the Durham CC and holds a book, which
represents the " Boldon Buke " of Bishop Pudsey (12th century).
The motto gives a play on the name, and can be translated freely as "Boldly forward".
For more in deph local history go to Main Site: Boldon History
