The anchor was seen as a symbol of strength as anchors hold down ships even in the stormiest of weather. It was also a popular symbol because of its close resemblance to the cross. Anchors were also used to mark safe houses for those seeking refuge from persecution.
While sheet sizes vary by brand and style, a fitted sheet is similar to its respective mattress in measurements; for instance, 78 inches wide and 80 inches long for a king mattress, compared to 72 inches wide, 84 inches long for a California king. The fitted sheet has a little extra width in the king-sized set.
This is the most common and widely available size for all bed types in the UK. What size is a King bed? 152 x 198 cm / 60 x 78 / 5' x 6'6. A standard king size bed is 5 feet wide and 6 feet 6 inches long (150 x 198 cm). Please note: from a king size bed and upwards the standard length increases by 3 inches to 6 feet 6 inches or about 2 metres.