Dorothy writes clearly, authoritatively and with passion and enthusiasm, tracing the early history of signs and English pubs and breweries before taking us on a carefully ordered tour of all categories of pub sign including those incorporating heraldic devices, political signs, transport, local and national heroes, sports and leisure and politically incorrect signs. There’s not a black and white image in sight. It might have something to do with the fact that Dorothy is also a member of the Inn Sign Society. It must be Dorothy’s job as a professional Blue Badge tourist guide for the Heart of Britain that enabled her to guide me through the complex yet fascinating and colourful world of the pub sign (‘colourful’ being the operative word). “Wasn’t that a rather foolish act?” I hear you say. The cover drew me to it like a magnet and I bought it without even flicking through the content. I purchased Dorothy Nicolle’s latest book All About Pub Signs in Ludlow last June. Published by Blue Hills Press, Wem, Shropshire Book Review - All About Pub Signs by Dorothy Nicolle
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