Painted signs and mosaics

A record of painted adverts and doorstep mosaics from Britain, France, Germany and other parts of the world, and the story behind some of them.

Monday, 29 November 2010

Sandeman (Port and Brandy), Lisbon

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Earlier this month I mentioned that while walking along the streets of Lisbon I came across a few adverts painted on glass. The first coupl...
Thursday, 25 November 2010

W. Heslop, Oxford Street

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The ghost sign below reappeared when three buildings near Tottenham Court Road were demolished. Unfortunately I haven't found any inform...
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Private lock ups and taxis, Havant

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On the side of a building are two ghost signs that stand out thanks to the decorative foliage in the corners and the middle of the upper one...
Friday, 19 November 2010

Highgate Optical Manufacturing Co., Hornsey

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I haven't found much information about the Highgate Optical Manufacturing Company, whose offices were located at St George's House, ...
Thursday, 18 November 2010

Panaderia Neptuno, Havana

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Naming a bakery after the Roman god of water and the sea may seem a bit strange (Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and grain crops could hav...
Wednesday, 17 November 2010

W. J. Perry, Sutton

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Located at the northern end of Sutton High Street, Perry the fruiterer had this sign painted twice. Indeed originally the name was written h...
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Redfern's rubber heels, Fulham

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After posting an advert for Redfern's rubber mats and a bit about the company's history five months ago, here is a sign promoting t...
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