I have never talked about Invicta and the white horse in this blog so here is a bit more...
Invicta is the motto of Kent and it means "unconquered". It is said that they use this motto because when William I conquered England Kentish men kept their lands and titles in exchange for their allegiance to William. Not a bad deal, eh?
The white horse is an old symbol for the Saxon Kingdom of Kent Kingdom. Kent County Council also uses a white horse in its logo.
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Having spent my formative years in Wiltshire, I feel that county has a claim to the White Horse that pre-dates that of KEnt.
That is very interesting history. I am always interested on where the Latin phrases originate.
I'd not be wecome then with my Norman Ancestory. Fascinating stuff you find.
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