Skip to main content

Signs Collection (page 9)

Background imageSigns Collection: Deansgate, Manchester

Deansgate, Manchester, with a line of trams in the middle, and the Batchelor Showrooms on the right. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSigns Collection: Damaged building and van, Bridge Inn

Damaged building and van, Bridge Inn, near Redruth, Cornwall, with people posing alongside. circa 1920s

Background imageSigns Collection: Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Church Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Esplanade and Clarence Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Esplanade and Clarence Pier, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, on a busy day. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSigns Collection: Church Row, Stanmore, Middlesex

Church Row, Stanmore, Middlesex, with people and traffic. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSigns Collection: The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex

The Old George Inn, Edgware, Middlesex. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSigns Collection: High Street, Pinner, Middlesex

High Street, Pinner, Middlesex, with the Queens Head on the left. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageSigns Collection: Church Street, Enfield, North London

Church Street, Enfield, North London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Nags Head and Holloway Road, Holloway, North London

Nags Head and Holloway Road, Holloway, North London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: People visiting the Monkey House at London Zoo

People visiting the Monkey House at London Zoo. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Aerial view of Oxford Street, Central London

Aerial view of Oxford Street, Central London, with traffic and pedestrians. circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London

Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, where Royal Academy exhibitions take place. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London

Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London
Traffic outside the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange, London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Oxford Street and Oxford Circus, London

Oxford Street and Oxford Circus, London. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Oxford Street, Central London

Oxford Street, Central London, with Peter Robinson on the left and Waring & Gillow in the middle distance. circa 1900s

Background imageSigns Collection: Rose and Crown Hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Rose and Crown Hotel, Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Rose and Crown Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, now trading as The Huntsman. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSigns Collection: La Belle Alliance farm, Waterloo, Belgium

La Belle Alliance farm, Waterloo, Belgium - Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) commemorative card. Where Wellington and Blucher met towards the end of the battle. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSigns Collection: Wellingtons headquarters, Waterloo, Belgium

Wellingtons headquarters, Waterloo, Belgium - Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815) commemorative card. Date: circa 1910

Background imageSigns Collection: The Square, Cobalt, Ontario, Canada

The Square, Cobalt, Ontario, Canada. Date: circa 1930

Background imageSigns Collection: View of the waterfront, Detroit, Michigan, USA

View of the waterfront, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1930

Background imageSigns Collection: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California, USA

Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, California, USA, with cars and cyclists. Date: 1935

Background imageSigns Collection: Hawaiian Gardens, San Pedro, Los Angeles, USA

Hawaiian Gardens, San Pedro, Los Angeles, USA
Hawaiian Gardens and Drive In, hosted by Nick K Oreb, San Pedro, Los Angeles, USA. Famous for fine food and fun. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSigns Collection: Garberville, Humboldt County, California, USA

Garberville, Humboldt County, California, USA
Street in Garberville, Humboldt County, California, USA, showing Knapps Good Food. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSigns Collection: Weaverville, Trinity County, California, USA

Weaverville, Trinity County, California, USA
Winding stairs outside the Post Office in Weaverville, Trinity County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageSigns Collection: Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California, USA

Brand Boulevard, Glendale, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSigns Collection: Balboa, Orange County, California, USA

Balboa, Orange County, California, USA
View from the pier, Balboa Peninsula, Orange County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSigns Collection: Balboa Beach, Orange County, California, USA

Balboa Beach, Orange County, California, USA
Car ferry approaching Balboa Beach, Orange County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSigns Collection: Fancy Dress, 1920s - Woman dressed as a road crossing

Fancy Dress, 1920s - Woman dressed as a road crossing
Woman dressed in a brilliant costume as a road crossing. Advice to stop, look and listen adorns her hat while other signs on her dress warn of vicious dogs or thin ice. c.1924

Background imageSigns Collection: Piazza Umberto I, Arezzo, Italy

Piazza Umberto I, Arezzo, Italy. circa 1904

Background imageSigns Collection: Chinese Street, Chinatown, Yokohama, Japan

Chinese Street, Chinatown, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1908

Background imageSigns Collection: London Fire Brigade at work in a narrow street

London Fire Brigade at work in a narrow street
London Fire Brigade at work with an extended ladder in a narrow street, probably in the City of London. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSigns Collection: Underground train - new station indicator 1896

Underground train - new station indicator 1896
New station indicator on a underground train in London, after the train leaves the station a bell rang and the name of the next station appeared. 1896

Background imageSigns Collection: King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede

King John signs the Magna Carta at Runnymede
John, King of England (1166-1216) signs the Magna Carta (Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England) - forced onto him by the feudal barons

Background imageSigns Collection: Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1

Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1
The Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line. He foolishly endeavoured to obtain information from our sign boards!

Background imageSigns Collection: The Golden Hind inn sign, at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England

The Golden Hind inn sign, at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with its fine painting of the famous Elizabethan warship of Sir Francis Drake. Date: 1950s

Background imageSigns Collection: Elaborate wrought iron signposts at Gateacre, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Elaborate wrought iron signposts at Gateacre, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageSigns Collection: Using Dictation Machine Date: 1954

Using Dictation Machine Date: 1954

Background imageSigns Collection: Main Street Businesses Date: 1950

Main Street Businesses Date: 1950

Background imageSigns Collection: Saturn with two Zodiac Signs Date: 1450

Saturn with two Zodiac Signs Date: 1450

Background imageSigns Collection: Madagascar - Toamasina (Tamatave) - Rue de Commerce

Madagascar - Toamasina (Tamatave) - Rue de Commerce. Date: circa 1906

Background imageSigns Collection: Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Fifth Street, East from Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, showing the Tyler-Davidson Fountain, Hotel Gibson, Albee Theatre and the Federal Building. Date: circa 1940

Background imageSigns Collection: Your dog can be photographed sign

Your dog can be photographed sign
Sign for Thomas Fall Photographers reading Your dog can be photographed at this show. Date: C.1930

Background imageSigns Collection: COMICAL ROAD SIGN

COMICAL ROAD SIGN
A motorcyclist pauses to read a comical road sign for Much Hadham Cold Christmas. Did they indeed. Date: 1950s

Background imageSigns Collection: END OF VENDEE WAR

END OF VENDEE WAR
The end of the Vendee war - Hoche signs a treaty with the Bretons; henceforward the west is officially peaceful, though most retain their anti- republican sympathies. Date: 20 April 1795

Background imageSigns Collection: OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 3)

OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 3)
Various old pub signs: Mermaid, Ale-Garland, Crispin and Crispian, Trusty Servant, Hog in Armour. (plate 3 in series)

Background imageSigns Collection: OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 5)

OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 5)
Various old pub signs: Spinning Sow, Two Storks, The Complete Angler, Help Me Through This World, Crooked Billet. (plate 5 in series)

Background imageSigns Collection: OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 4)

OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 4)
Various old pub signs: Eagle and Child, Robin Hood and Little John, Griffin and Chair, Bolt-in-Tun, Boars Head, Bulls Head. (plate 4 in series)

Background imageSigns Collection: OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 2)

OLD PUB SIGNS (PLATE 2)
Various old pub signs: Bush, Bush, Ale-Pole, Cross, Black Jack and Pewter Platter, Nags Head, Bush. (plate 2 in series)



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping