Signs of old leodis

Unusual markings, logos and symbols around the city
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Phill_d
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dERvXeroX wrote: 20522tay wrote: This photo is of a building alongside the Corn Exchange that had once been the Rose & Crown the sign dates from later when it was a paint shop I thought it was a chip shop in the late 70's "Crown fisheries" It was a chippy & a decorators shop..If you have a look at my pic then between me & Drapsey i think we've covered all there is to know about it here http://www.flickr.com/photos/phill_dvsn ... 013837107/
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Post by FarnleyBloke »

If i remember correctly from my days working at burtons (about 1998ish) in harehills there was a rather nice tetleys huntsman (i think) where compton road turns into stoney rock lane, (i think it's the junction with Stanley road or lane)

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I captured the sign on Wortley Road this evening, it can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/82906764@N ... 7/'Philips and Son Plumbers' is all I can make out. Can you get the rest of it?

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I love these old signs but Its getting more and more difficult to find ones that haven't already been nabbed by Phill d or Rikj!!!Anyway here's a nice simple one - does exactly what it says on the tin (its above a chinese now though)
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drapesy wrote: I love these old signs but Its getting more and more difficult to find ones that haven't already been nabbed by Phill d or Rikj!!!Anyway here's a nice simple one - does exactly what it says on the tin (its above a chinese now though) I got this one too. It's near the Becketts pub Meanwood.. I haven't decided if i'm going to use it yet. It borders on interestingness. I've a load like that....
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Here's the Compton road Tetley Huntsman sign
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Old beer signs are my favourite. Followed by the newsagents with such delights as Woodbines & Capstans advertised
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A good old Leeds brew. Kirkstall ales
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*Combes/NUT BROWN/ales*
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Here's one for Billy bunters of yesteryear!!!
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