Council Funds Bile Beans Repainting in Leeds
Bile Beans ghost signs repainted in Leeds by Peter Barber with Council funding after request from Hunslet Carr Residents Association.
Harry Green’s Modesty Preserved by Michelle ‘Fashions’
Fading fascia revealed in Essex after failed attempt by Michelle ‘Fashions’ to rebrand as Fifty Ways. It was once Harry Green’s tobacco and cigarette shop.
Sign for the Signs: Two Petitions from Canada and Wimbledon
Petitions to save a ghost sign for Super Servis Shoe Rebuilders in Hamilton Ontario, and a mosaic fascia sign for the Co-Op in Wimbledon, London, England.
Fundraising to Repaint Fry’s Cocoa Ghost Sign
A woman in Bristol whose house hosts a wonderful ghost sign for Fry’s Cocoa is crowdfunding to have it repainted.
Pinterest, Planning Permission, and a Prime Advertising Wall
The rapid removal of a Pinterest advertising banner that covered a community mural in Stoke Newington, and the wider ethical issues it raises.
London’s Best Ghost Sign (And a New Book Cover)
Announcing the winner of the competition to be crowned London’s best ghost sign, and an exclusive kickstarter only cover for ‘Ghost Signs: A London Story’
London’s Best Ghost Sign? You Decide!
Twitter competition to decide London’s best ghost sign, in support of the publication of ‘Ghost Signs: A London Story’
Save Our Signs: Bath’s Rapid Response Unit
A palimpsest of fading fascias saved by a keen-eyed signwriter in Bath.
The Curious Case of Two French Milliners
Two almost identical painted shopfronts for French Milliners, just two miles about, raise questions about chronology and authenticity.
Playing Hangman With Aplins’ Ghost Sign
The mystery of a docklands ghost sign, apparently advertising spirit and liqueur merchants Aplin’s, but with a twist in the tale.
Getting Closer to André Perot’s Faux Ghost Sign on Park Street
A ‘faux’ ghost sign for André Perot near Borough Market prompts an investigation of films and TV series using the location for sets.
Uncovered Signs in Shanghai, New Book from The Type
Preview of Uncovered Signs in Shanghai which documents briefly revealed hand-painted shopfronts and other signs from the Chinese city.
A Sly Fox (& Sons) on Hither Green Lane
Unlocking the mystery of the Fox & Sons ghost sign on HIther Green Lane, Lewisham.
Glasgow’s Ghost Signs Through the Lens of Stuart Neville
Stuart Neville has been documenting Glasgow’s ghost signs since 2007. His collection serves as a record of these changes.
Brothers Butterworth & Beehive in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Brothers Butterworth & Beehive in Newcastle-under-Lyme, as revealed through their historic ghost sign.
Whitewashing History at Poland Street Car Park
Whitewashing History at Poland Street Car Park looks at a pair of Soho ghost signs for BP Energol and Regent Remoulds that were covered by graffiti before being whitewashed.
When Haig Finally Became Vague (RIP)
When Haig finally became vague, documents the one-time ghost sign at Milkwell Yard in Camberwell, which was cleaned to oblivion in 2017.
Are These London’s Most Elusive Trio of Ghost Signs?
Are These London’s Most Elusive Trio of Ghost Signs? Seeking clues for S. Louis & Co in Shoreditch, A.E. Cresswell (bakery), and a dairy in Shepherd’s Bush.
Waygoods’ Broken Glass, West Norwood
Waygoods’ Broken Glass, West Norwood, explores the ghost sign for this radio components shop on Chatsworth Way and its unusual form of decay over time.
Changes to the Ghostsigns Mailing List (Please Open Link)
Details of how to subscribe to the Ghostsigns Monthly Digest.
A Tale of Two Murals
A Tale of Two Murals is a documentary that raises important questions about the conflicts that arise between public and private ownership of walls in Atlanta.
The Enduring Mystery of the Peterkin Custard Ghost Sign
The Enduring Mystery of the Peterkin Custard Ghost Sign: Examining this iconic painted sign in Battersea, what’s known, and what questions remain unanswered.
Money Lent and The Mystery of Perry’s Son in Tooting
Perry & Son’s pawnbrokers sign in Tooting was painted by Frederick Benjamin Hall around the turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries, but who was Perry’s mysterious son?
Ghost Signs & Light Capsules in Winnipeg
Ghost signs & light capsules in Winnipeg are the focus of Writing on the Wall, a short film about the city and the work that has been done to document and preserve them.