London

Missing in Action: Barlow & Roberts

Missing in Action: Barlow & Roberts, Southwark Street. The story of this ghost signs, its former location, and apparent loss in 2021.

27 Oct 2021

Dating Dee’s Stores in Stoke Newington

A 1955 photo from Hackney Archives leads to a reappraisal of the date Stoke Newington’s ghost sign for Dee’s Stores. Featuring History of Stoke Newington.

23 Sep 2021

Return of the Poland Street Ghost Signs

Art restorers Plowden & Smith have brought back the pair of ghost signs at the entrance to the car park on Poland Street, funded by Westminster Council.

13 Sep 2021

Playing Hangman With Aplins’ Ghost Sign

The mystery of a docklands ghost sign, apparently advertising spirit and liqueur merchants Aplin’s, but with a twist in the tale.

19 Apr 2021

Getting Closer to André Perot’s Faux Ghost Sign on Park Street

A ‘faux’ ghost sign for André Perot near Borough Market prompts an investigation of films and TV series using the location for sets.

5 Apr 2021

A Sly Fox (& Sons) on Hither Green Lane

Unlocking the mystery of the Fox & Sons ghost sign on HIther Green Lane, Lewisham.

22 Mar 2021