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signs
bookseller
perfumer
locksmith
apothecary
barber
shoemaker
grocer
pawnbroker
inn
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Custom Signs, Door Signs, Medical Signs, Neon Signs, Outdoor Signs,
Road Signs, Warning Signs, where would we be without these signs.
In the 14th century, signs were optional in England except for the pubs. In
1393, Richard II required publicans to exhibit a sign, but it was
not compulsory for other business locations. By the 17th century
symbol signs became common.
Merchant's signs in England began to come under artistic influences
and reflected novel designs and colours. The signs were quite
artistic and even the posts of supports were elaborately worked in
wrought iron or in wood carvings. Many people simply could not read,
so signs were important.
Sign regulation
Just like today where traders take over the foot paths, shops began extending their signs, over the street to attract
customers. The signs became larger and and heavier. Regulations began to limit the extension of signs from shops and
also controlled their height to prevent injury to the heads of horsemen riding
on the streets.
In the early 1700s, Charles II decreed that no sign should hang across the
streets. The problem continued, however, resulting in a 1797 statute
ordering the removal of signs which projected or could in any way be
considered a problem to the public.
Signs Bookseller
Perfumer
Locksmith Apothecary
Barber Shoemaker
Grocer Pawn
Broker Inn
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