See the signs Frome? : Historic England wants to help to record so-called ghost signs this weekend

By Susie Watkins 27th Oct 2023

A sign on the side of a building in Market Place Frome : Photo Frome Nub News
A sign on the side of a building in Market Place Frome : Photo Frome Nub News

Over this Hallowe'en weekend, Historic England is looking for so-called ghost still to be found on buildings across England and send them in for an online map.

Ghost signs are typically hand-painted advertising signs or old shop signs from the late 19th or early to mid-20th centuries preserved on buildings that have since changed use. And as you see Frome has some beauties.

 Details of how to upload images of ghost signs can be found at Historic England. People can also post photographs on Instagram using the hashtag #PicturingHighStreets and tagging @PicturingHighStreets.

You can send your photos until 31 October.

     

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