A notable feature of the Abbey's the 14th century Washington Window, featuring the heraldic arms of the ancestors of George Washington, the first president of the United States.The design's often cited as an influence for the Stars and Stripes flag. The Abbey was founded when Benedict saw three swans on a lake in Selby, and he saw it as a sign of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. That's why the official crest of Selby Abbey's three swans. There was also a very important battle in the English Ci… (More on Selby)