14 Apr 2012
An RIP and a half from Surrey and Wimbledon
Photo: Ewan Munro
This sign in Oxted, Surrey, is no more, while this one (pictured) is subject to the whims of ourdoor advertising company primesight. Credit to Sebastien for picking these up.
The True Form one reminds me of the Kings Cross Road BP sign before its eventual demise, and the ongoing updating of the billboards at the Wandsworth Redferns location.
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