Brymay and Westminster Gazette, Ravenscourt Park

Once again there is more than meets the eye on this wall at the end of King's Parade.


The most obvious sign is for the Brymay brand of matches, manufactured by Bryant & May. Although the space available on this wall is by no means small, Brymay's characteristic yellow oval background had to be squeezed. If the usual proportions had been respected, the name would have been much smaller and consequently less noticeable by the passing public. Unfortunately the lower part of the sign has been lost under graffiti and then a coat of red paint.

This sign was painted over at least two other signs, including one for Liberal newspaper the Westminster
Gazette
The other one is more of a mystery as the only part still visible spells: The El... [?]

Also a bit of a mistery are the two words painted between the two windows: Use
TheWere they part of the text that went with one of the ads to the right of the window or were they used to promote another product or service?

Location: Goldhawk Road / Picture taken on@ 31/07/2009

Sunlight soap, Ravenscourt Park

Let's hope this badly faded Sunlight Soap sign (one of several across greater London) will make the sun come out this weekend. A former student of mine is celebrating her birthday on Saturday and I shall be in charge of the barbecue. If I remember well what happened a couple of years ago, grilling meat under the rain isn't much fun, even if there's someone to hold an umbrella for you... So please, let's have some sunshine... and happy birthday Ewa!

Sunlight
Soap
Largest Sale [In The World]

Location: Boscombe Road / Picture taken on: 31/07/2009