tavern sign
Inn's hanging advertisement
A tavern sign is a hanging board or painted emblem identifying a pub or inn, traditionally displaying a pictorial symbol rather than words—a practice dating from when most people couldn't read.
Classic images include animals (The White Hart, The Red Lion), objects (The Crown, The Anchor), or figures (The King's Head).
The signs often swing from iron brackets, creating an iconic element of English village streetscapes.
- pubLicensed drinking establishment
- village pubCountryside drinking establishment
- public houseLicensed drinking establishment
- innLodging for wayfarers
- aleWarm-fermented malt drink
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Congregational announcement display
closed sign · no trespassing sign · no entry sign · keep out sign · warning sign
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