Public-house Signs
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- Tina_Coruth
- Dan_Ellsworth
- Dubh_Sidhe
- Dubh_Sidhe
- MyGrammie
- Dubh_Sidhe
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» Tina_Coruth - Love the signs!
Hi Lee,I love these signs. It's amazing what a sign can represent, besides the artistry. I had not thought of it before. The history and culture they represent is fascinating. I very much enjoyed reading this and following the links -- thank you! :-)
Tina
-- posted by Tina_Coruth
» Dan_Ellsworth - Inklings at the Eagle and Child
I'm usually suspicious of pubs (Is it true you can actually get [Gasp!] alcoholic beverages there?), but I have to admit, if I get to England I could hang out at the Eagle and Child (Bird and Baby, if you wish), reflecting on what it meant to one of my top-ten favorite authors, C. S. Lewis. And I guess that's the best of what pubs are about, the fellowship of kindred spirits.This article was very interesting, and got me thinking about what might result if a pub-sign artist turned into an ardent Christian and wanted to make a sign for his (Her? Why be narrow?) home church.
Then there's the British Factor: Things of British background (especially English and Scottish) tend to get my interest, even if adopted by "the colonies".
-- posted by Dan_Ellsworth
» Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Love the signs!
In response to message posted by Tina_Coruth:Thank you, Tina. You know, I had really never considered the signs before, either. I particularly remember seeing loads of them in Virginia and Kentucky. I should have included one of a planet or something especially for you.
Thanks for your visit and have a good week end.
-- posted by Dubh_Sidhe
» Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Inklings at the Eagle and Child
In response to message posted by Dan_Ellsworth:Hi there, Dan. I am so happy you posted. Gotta tell you, I love your link, and thanks for including it. The Eagle and Child is a very sophisticated-looking pub and I can see you now crossing the street, with C.S. Lewis in hand.
Hee! Hee! I can imagine a "sign" on his/her Laodicean Church, but not Philidelphian. LOL! You came up with a great what-if, Dan. An angel holding a Bud, perhaps?
Yes, I know what you mean about English/Scottish.
We had a war to be free of England, but the love affair has forever remained.
-- posted by Dubh_Sidhe
» MyGrammie - Signage
I was simply fascinated by this article, my favorite sign is "Merlin", a little prejudice on my part, King Arthur and Merlin, are famed legends of great interest to me. I will never just glance at a pub sign, now I've been inspired to study their detail. Thanks!-- posted by MyGrammie
» Dubh_Sidhe - Re: Signage
In response to message posted by MyGrammie:Oooooh, crunchings and munchings, I am so glad, and I love Arthur and Merlin, too, Deb. Sure glad you stopped by.
Happy week end.
-- posted by Dubh_Sidhe
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