Signs of old leodis

Post by **chameleon** » Mon 12 Jan, 2009 8:08 pm

Si wrote: chameleon wrote: Hasn't a post or two gone awol from here? I think You're thinking of the "new canal bridge sign" thread, Chameleon. The same picture appears there too. hmmmmm, that'll be it - ok we'll call it an age-thing then

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Mon 12 Jan, 2009 9:22 pm

Cardiarms wrote: drapesy wrote: Cardiarms wrote: Flowers for Leeds. Street Trophy 1938. I like that one cardiarms!!! where is it?? Armely, I'd rather not say exactly, it's metal and some scrote may lift it. Thats a good point actually, and one that occured to me. its been there 70 years after all - so it would be a shame if it was lost.

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Tue 13 Jan, 2009 10:29 am

Mind you some pub chains are equally to balme, does anybody know is the 'No Tick' fake clock is going to be restored to the front of the Skyrack. Greene King literally skipped it but a passerby rescused it and IIRC there was a campaign and promise to put it back. Anybody got any further info?

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 14 Jan, 2009 1:04 am

Cardiarms wrote: Mind you some pub chains are equally to balme, does anybody know is the 'No Tick' fake clock is going to be restored to the front of the Skyrack. Greene King literally skipped it but a passerby rescused it and IIRC there was a campaign and promise to put it back. Anybody got any further info? I think you've got your wires crossed here cardiarms! The clock was, and always has been,outside the New Inn at Far Headingley. Its back where it should be , and has been for some time .

Cardiarms · Post by **Cardiarms** » Wed 14 Jan, 2009 9:06 am

Ah, wrong pub, happens all the time.

Si · Post by Si » Wed 14 Jan, 2009 9:56 am

chameleon wrote: Si wrote: chameleon wrote: Hasn't a post or two gone awol from here? I think You're thinking of the "new canal bridge sign" thread, Chameleon. The same picture appears there too. hmmmmm, that'll be it - ok we'll call it an age-thing then I know the feeling, Chameleon....

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 14 Jan, 2009 10:00 pm

drapesy wrote: This has just been uncovered - very confusing and, as so often, a palimpsest.It would appear that the under level (larger , yellow lettering)saysGOVERNMENTTESTQUALITY(?)??? THE BEST??? 2/2(?) 2/3 Per[for our younger readers the figures are pre decimal prices in shillings and pence!!!]the top layer is clearer but sadly the name of the product seems to be missingBY TESTTHE BEST _____GOLD MEDALAWARD.MAKES BEST CAKESto the right is the most remarkable part - against a blue background is a small round, single legged table draped with a white table cloth.on the table appear to be 3 cakes of various shapes and a plate of buns.under the table is written:Makes 18 DISTINCTVARIETIES of Cakesunder this panel, in very small lettering it appears to sayBENSON WRIGHT ['m not 100 per cent about 'benson'] -possibly the sign writers??? Glad I got this when I did!!! - it was only uncovered for a few days - a new hoarding has now covered it up again.

Brandy · Post by **Brandy** » Wed 14 Jan, 2009 10:15 pm

drapesy wrote: drapesy wrote: This has just been uncovered - very confusing and, as so often, a palimpsest.It would appear that the under level (larger , yellow lettering)saysGOVERNMENTTESTQUALITY(?)??? THE BEST??? 2/2(?) 2/3 Per[for our younger readers the figures are pre decimal prices in shillings and pence!!!]the top layer is clearer but sadly the name of the product seems to be missingBY TESTTHE BEST _____GOLD MEDALAWARD.MAKES BEST CAKESto the right is the most remarkable part - against a blue background is a small round, single legged table draped with a white table cloth.on the table appear to be 3 cakes of various shapes and a plate of buns.under the table is written:Makes 18 DISTINCTVARIETIES of Cakesunder this panel, in very small lettering it appears to sayBENSON WRIGHT ['m not 100 per cent about 'benson'] -possibly the sign writers??? Glad I got this when I did!!! - it was only uncovered for a few days - a new hoarding has now covered it up again. Oh well at least its safe behind the hording and not been clagged over with some tacky render eh?And to boot we have all(hopefully) saved it to our drives so we can spend many a hour trying to decipher this cryptic palimpsest.ps/dont yer just love that word........palimpsest

drapesy · Post by **drapesy** » Wed 14 Jan, 2009 10:41 pm

Oh well at least its safe behind the hording and not been clagged over with some tacky render eh?And to boot we have all(hopefully) saved it to our drives so we can spend many a hour trying to decipher this cryptic palimpsest.ps/dont yer just love that word........palimpsestAbsolutely!!! one of my favourites along with 'defenestrated' (which means to throw someone out of a window!!!)To return to the sign - I wonder what the product was I suspect margarine or possibly self raising flour?? - and why '18' distinct varieties? why not 17 or 19 ??!!!

Si · Post by Si » Thu 15 Jan, 2009 4:40 pm

How many varieties of margarine or flour can there be?!!! Incidentally, Heinz 57 varieties was entirely made up. Mr Heinz just liked the number.