Pubs: A Collection of Hotel, Inn, and Tavern Signs in Great Britain and Ireland, to Which Are Added a Few Foreign Cafe Signs (Classic Reprint)

G A Tomlin

ISBN 10: 1331916836 / ISBN 13: 9781331916833

Published by Forgotten Books, 2016

About this Item

136 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.31 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pubs: A Collection of Hotel, Inn, and Tavern Signs in Great Britain and Ireland, to Which Are Added a Few Foreign Cafe Signs (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331916836
• ISBN 13: 9781331916833
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.19 kilograms

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Synopsis

Explore a curated collection of pub signs from Britain and Ireland, with notes on regional symbols and craft. Discover the stories behind inns, hotels, and taverns as their signs reveal history and local character.

This nonfiction work assembles a wide range of sign imagery to illuminate regional traditions, trades, and cultural folklore. It offers context and notes that explain how a sign might reflect craft, geography, or historical events, making it a rich reference for readers curious about pub culture and signage.

• Organized by themes such as agricultural signs, animals and insects, arms, and nautical motifs for easy browsing.
• Accompanied by notes on symbols, origins, and regional variations to deepen understanding.
• Draws from a broad set of inns, taverns, and hotels across Britain and Ireland to illustrate shared and unique signs.
• A valuable resource for historians, collectors, pub enthusiasts, and signage lovers.

Ideal for readers interested in pub lore, local history, and the craft of signmaking.