Signs of old leodis

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 08 Nov, 2007 10:10 pm

rangieowner wrote: What about Websters Yorkshire Bitter?? Adverts Wit' two shire osses! i used to love them ads!!! Websters,big headTrophy Bitter.The pint that thinks its a quart!!

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 08 Nov, 2007 10:12 pm

Si wrote: drapesy wrote: Talking of 'Trophy' has reminded me of a T.V add of the 70;s - some guys in a pub suddenly burst into song (like you do):"WHITBREAD!! BIGHEAD!!! Trophy Bitter - the pint that thinks its a QUART!!!!"Advertising was much simpler in those days..... Just seen this post by Drapesy in the archives, and it reminded me of a few others. Tetley Bittermen? "Ready when you are, Bob" (Tets mild.) Does anyone remember the un-PC John Smiths ad where two furnace workers invite their new Asian workmate to the pub after work. Cut to pub, and the new chap downs his pint in one. One of the lads says, "Blimey! You'd think 'e were born 'ere!" The Asian guy replies, "Ah were, lad....Ah were."They certainly don't make 'em like that anymore!!!CheersSi Deffo remember that advert,was i just an innocent child absorbing all these tv adverts for beer,and as a consequence being changed into a beer monster?No,i was born to be a beer monster!!

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Fri 09 Nov, 2007 5:08 pm

Don't think we've had this one before.

jf · Post by jf » Sun 11 Nov, 2007 3:25 am

A newly uncovered sign is on the martial arts school building behind Mike's Carpets, only spotted it about a week ago. Quite a big one, but only a partial sign. Something about drawings. Someone go and snap it before it disappears again!I also spotted a small one in the archway of a building towards the end of Whitehall road just before you reach the mini roundabout by Leeds central station - it's on the south side of this road, about the second building before the roundabout. Not easy to spot, not sure if it's been featured before.I'll see if I can get these sometime, it's difficult with the dark evenings!That Kirkstall Ales one is on the back of the Brudenell Liquor Store, isn't it? If not, that's another one.

roundhegian · Post by **roundhegian** » Sun 11 Nov, 2007 4:07 pm

Phill_d wrote: Can i ask the secret Leeds people to keep a look out for any old painted signs on the gable ends & let me know if i haven't already got them here http://flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/set ... 535608443/ I don't think there's many more to get. Although this one on Harehills lane has just emerged in the last week from behind the shop sign that's been just been removed.. I was pleased to see this one again

Cheers

Shop of the late [ very late ] Alderman Symonds - junction of Harehills Lane and Foundry Approach ?

arry_awk · Post by **arry_awk** » Sun 11 Nov, 2007 4:52 pm

Scene: two guys on an aircraft in flight;suddenly another fella starts cleaning the window on the OUTSIDE,by their heads!1st Guy sez, 'Bet he drinks Carling Black Label!'2nd guy sez, 'Naaah! he's missed a bit'Gang of miners just off shift, go up to the bar.Just opened their mouths to order, when another gangof navvies push to the front. Miner sez' Oy mate!We've just come of a double shift down t'pit an' we'reALL fair clemmed! (thirsty).Chief navvy sez' but we've been working Down Southall week and need some proper ale'!Miner sez 'Be our guests lads,Thy need is greater than ours!'I think the ad.was for Webbo's!Arry.

stevief · Post by **stevief** » Sun 11 Nov, 2007 8:29 pm

This building used to be a Midland Bank on Commercial Road in the 70s.Since then it has been occupied by a succession of small printing companies,this sign is for an earlier one.

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Sun 11 Nov, 2007 9:21 pm

jf wrote: A newly uncovered sign is on the martial arts school building behind Mike's Carpets, only spotted it about a week ago. Quite a big one, but only a partial sign. Something about drawings. Someone go and snap it before it disappears again!I also spotted a small one in the archway of a building towards the end of Whitehall road just before you reach the mini roundabout by Leeds central station - it's on the south side of this road, about the second building before the roundabout. Not easy to spot, not sure if it's been featured before.I'll see if I can get these sometime, it's difficult with the dark evenings!That Kirkstall Ales one is on the back of the Brudenell Liquor Store, isn't it? If not, that's another one. Too late JF!!! I saw this uncovered sign and made a mental note to take a pic when I got the chance - but I noticed yesterday a huge advertising board has been placed over it. Our 'window of opportunity' was only a few days!! bah!

skippy · Post by **skippy** » Mon 12 Nov, 2007 11:49 am

Phill_d wrote: Can i ask the secret Leeds people to keep a look out for any old painted signs on the gable ends & let me know if i haven't already got them here http://flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn/set ... 535608443/ I don't think there's many more to get. Although this one on Harehills lane has just emerged in the last week from behind the shop sign that's been just been removed.. I was pleased to see this one again

Cheers

hi phill there is a gable end near the bay horse pub in hunslet carr with the advert for bille beans did you know that ?

Phill_d · Post by **Phill_d** » Mon 12 Nov, 2007 12:08 pm

Thanks for that Skippy... Yes i know that one. It's on my 'to do list' when i get down that way... It's a good un isn't it? cheers