6 May 2012
Rain reveals Mazawattee Tea ghostsign at Sydenham station (via @DrMatthewSweet)
Evidence of the weather revealing what might otherwise be hidden. I’m sure I’ve seen a Mazawattee Tea sign elsewhere, perhaps with an illustration of some sort, any leads welcome in the comments…
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