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.

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

T. Taylor & Sons, Isleworth

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As ironmonger T. Taylor & Sons is still in business, this cannot be considered as a ghost sign but the slightly fading colours and the e...
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Saturday, 3 May 2014

John C. Mather, Islington

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Builder and decorator John Cameron Mather was in business between c. 1906 and 1941. He lived in Alwyne Villas and this ghost sign marked the...
Friday, 2 May 2014

The Recorder of Edmonton, Edmonton

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I doubt this shop by the name of The Recorder of Edmonton broke any record as there is no trace of it on the web, neither by name nor addres...
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Thursday, 1 May 2014

Leche y yogurt, Sancti Spiritus

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Following yesterday's post , here is another typical painted sign for one of Cuba's food outlets. If counter number 27 is open both ...
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Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Mercado comunitario Mariana Grajales, Sancti Spitirus

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In a back street of the historic centre of Sancti Spiritus, the capital of the namesake province in central Cuba, this little painted sign m...
Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Carter Paterson & Co, Brixton

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Carrier company Carter Paterson was founded in 1860 by Walter Carter, John Paterson James Paterson, and Robert Paterson. It adopted the name...
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Monday, 28 April 2014

Tuborg lager, Brixton

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Even if brewing company Tuborg moved out of its premises in Brixton more than 30 years ago, the sign on the wall looks amazingly fresh. L...
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