UK

Sign for the Signs: Two Petitions from Canada and Wimbledon

Petitions to save a ghost sign for Super Servis Shoe Rebuilders in Hamilton Ontario, and a mosaic fascia sign for the Co-Op in Wimbledon, London, England.

21 Jun 2021

Pinterest, Planning Permission, and a Prime Advertising Wall

The rapid removal of a Pinterest advertising banner that covered a community mural in Stoke Newington, and the wider ethical issues it raises.

7 Jun 2021

London’s Best Ghost Sign (And a New Book Cover)

Announcing the winner of the competition to be crowned London’s best ghost sign, and an exclusive kickstarter only cover for ‘Ghost Signs: A London Story’

5 Jun 2021

Save Our Signs: Bath’s Rapid Response Unit

A palimpsest of fading fascias saved by a keen-eyed signwriter in Bath.

24 May 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