The coat of arms of the modern Borough of Tower Hamlets was granted by the College of Arms in 1965 and comprises a number of elements representing the trade and heritage of the area, particularly the link to the maritime trades and the strong links to the former Manor and Ancient Parish of Stepney, an area which included much or all of the area of the current borough. These are connected, with St Dunstan's church in Stepney known as the "Church of the High Seas".