Who Is Raglan Named After?

A raglan sleeve is a sleeve that extends in one piece fully to the collar, leaving a diagonal seam from underarm to collarbone. It is named after Lord Raglan, the 1st Baron Raglan, who is said to have worn a coat with this style of sleeve after the loss of his arm in the Battle of Waterloo.

How did Raglan get its name?

First called Whāingaroa village, in 1858 it was renamed after Lord Raglan, British commander in the Crimean War. Eva Rickard was one of the most outspoken Māori land-rights campaigners of the 1970s.

What is Raglan Maori name?

Its Māori name, Whāingaroa, means 'the long pursuit' and refers to the lengthy search of the Tainui waka (canoe) for a final destination.