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Bovril’s Windrush Square Legacy

Windrush Square in Brixton is home to this, one of the most famous ghost signs in London. While the Bovril sign is still very prominent, … Read more

Categories Sign Stories
Hand-painted lettering on a wall saying 'Furniture Bought, Sold Or'

S Errington and some other South London Ghostsigns

This is a detail from one of my all-time favourite ghostsigns. It’s on Dulwich Road in South London and already features in the History of … Read more

Categories Individual Signs
Brixton Windmill by London Mural Preservation Society

The restoration of the Brixton Windmill mural

Check out this photo essay from the London Mural Preservation Society documenting their project to repaint Brixton’s Windmill mural.  It is a fantastic achievement and … Read more

Categories Sign Preservation
Close up of portion of Hackney Peace Mural in Dalston, London

Mural walks in Brixton and East London

The London Mural Preservation Society has organised two walking tours showcasing some of London’s most iconic murals.  Check the PDFs below for full details and … Read more

Categories Uncategorized
Work in progress on Brixton Windmill mural

An opportunity to grab a brush or spray can and contribute to the restoration of a Brixton mural

My friends at the London Mural Preservation Society have successfully obtained lottery funding to restore the Brixton Windmill Mural.  The fun part is that members … Read more

Categories Sign Preservation

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