Tinmans Love Child Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 ....bird but good news for those who want the old badge back! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33090043 Come on, there's not much news at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes Bristol City a West Country team playing in the City of Bristol could benefit in small ways by using the iconic Robin more, instead of a slave ship and effeminate looking Ponies balancing sex aids on their heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I saw this on tv earlier too and immediately thought of us. They said there will be a campaign to raise the Robin's profile and for it to appear on coins and stamps. Would be nice if we as a club took this up again too. I do realise there are loads of clubs with robin links but surely with our iconic bridge now very much in view from the new South Stand it has to make a come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I saw this on tv earlier too and immediately thought of us. They said there will be a campaign to raise the Robin's profile and for it to appear on coins and stamps. Would be nice if we as a club took this up again too. I do realise there are loads of clubs with robin links but surely with our iconic bridge now very much in view from the new South Stand it has to make a come back. Didn't the old Farthing have a robin on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes Bristol City a West Country team playing in the City of Bristol could benefit in small ways by using the iconic Robin more, instead of a slave ship and effeminate looking Ponies balancing sex aids on their heads. The ship depicted was not a slave ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Anyone remember Robin's nest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Didn't the old Farthing have a robin on it? Before my time, but from memory I thought it was a wren? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMS Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Didn't the old Farthing have a robin on it? You didn't defend my little pony and its ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Anyone remember Robin's nest? Yes! A bit like Man About the House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes! A bit like Man About the HouseBless this house as well. Quality back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Before my time, but from memory I thought it was a wren? You are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Can I ask where our link to the robin originates from? Why are we nicknamed the robins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Can I ask where our link to the robin originates from? Why are we nicknamed the robins? Is this a whoosh moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Can I ask where our link to the robin originates from? Why are we nicknamed the robins? Maybe something to do with the red and white strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The ship depicted was not a slave ship. All about how it's perceived as it is a ship with sails which was used in the slave trade. It's no Brunel steamship. The fuss made over a Ultras flag and the British rail logo, you can't be too careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Maybe something to do with the red and white strip? Ok I didn't realise it was as simple as that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Ok I didn't realise it was as simple as that... Yes because we played in red, whereas Swindon are called the Robins because they were robbin the taxman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotham Brow Red Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Ship is Mathew maybe?. Either that or a reference to the history of the city being formed from trade built on the meeting point of river frome and river Avon. Also there was iron age forts and a castle which is why there is a castle on the badge. As for the unicorns cluck knows. Maybe a reference to the magic mushrooms growing on the downs at the time the bloke draw the crest up in 1653 or whenever it was drawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Ok I didn't realise it was as simple as that... Yes, also Swindle and Cheltenham . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Bristol Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom BRISTOL Incorporated into : 1974 Avon Re-established 1996 Official blazon Arms : Gules on the sinister side a Castle with two towers domed all argent on each dome a Banner charged with the Cross of St. George the Castle on a Mount Vert the dexter base Water proper thereon a Ship of three masts Or the rigging Sable sailing from a port in the dexter tower her fore and main masts being visible and on each a round top of the fifth on the foremast a sail set and on the mainmast a sail furled of the second. Crest : On a Wreath Or and Gules issuant from Clouds two Arms embowed and interlaced in saltire proper the dexter hand holding a Serpent Vert and the sinister holding a Pair of Scales Or. Supporters : On either side a Unicorn sejant Or armed maned and unguled Sable. Motto : 'VIRTUTE ET INDUSTRIA' - By virtue and industry Origin/meaning The arms were officially granted on August 24, 1569. The arms are based on the early seals of Bristol, from which the ship and castle theme (signifying a strongly fortified harbour) developed. The shield was in use from about the 14th century, and to this supporters and crest were added in 1569. The significance of these various items is recorded in the City Audit Books of this time:- the Unicorns will only do homage to men of virtue; the arms in the crest signify that good government depends on wisdom (the serpent) and justice (the scales) and that these are divine gifts from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The ship is entering the castle because Bristol Castle was designed for just that function. It's about 400 years too early for the slave trade from Africa to the Americas, because neither had been discovered then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Good news about the robin, but Horace would like to point out that Britain's favourite animal is... THE HEDGEHOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 From the RSPB Guide; "The Robin is found throughout Britain and Europe. It sings loudly and fights to defend it's territory". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Can I ask where our link to the robin originates from? Why are we nicknamed the robins? Something to do with Batman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 From the RSPB Guide; "The Robin is found throughout Britain and Europe. It sings loudly and fights to defend it's territory". Its song roughly translates as "Come on if you think you're hard enough ". I rescued a fledgling robin last month and took it to the local vet in a cardboard box. Any other young bird would have been whimpering in a corner - the young robin was cursing fluently in Robin and trying to batter its way out. You'll be glad to know that it survived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm third, what a swiz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Bless this house as well. Quality back in the day. wasnt that earlier? along with love the neighbour? (doubt if any of that programme would be allowed these days) after man about the house it was george and mildred then robins nest .cant remember any with richard o sullivan after that. power to the people wolfie citizen smith came along around then too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 From the RSPB Guide; "The Robin is found throughout Britain and Europe. It sings loudly and fights to defend it's territory". Yep. According to that article it battered all comers. Robin 34% Silly looking barn Owl 12% Gobshite Black Bird 11%. Its part of the national psyche. Everybody knows what it is unlike Red Trousers and co's Council badge on City shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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