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Item: ORIGINAL IRON VINTAGE BRICK LANE E1 LONDON STREET SIGN
A wonderful
opportunity to purchase one of the most top iconic street signs of London,
Brick Lane E1 (which is located in the East End of London). The signs dates from around the late 1950s
and made of cast iron, scalloped corners and raised embossed outer boarder and
embossed wording BRICK LANE E1. The sign is large and very heavy. I was debating whether to keep this myself
and find it quite hard to let go, alas it is now time to pass it on. I have not attempted to restore this and have
left it in its condition would look great restored to its former glory. This
would look fantastic in a themed bar/restaurant or even within the garden or
outside wall. Brick Lane is famous for its history, regeneration and lifestyle,
the street original dates back to the 15th Century it devises its
current name from the brick and tile manufacturing, which used the local brick
earth deposits. Brewing came to Brick
Lane before 1680, with water drawn from the local wells, one brewer was Joseph
Truman. The Brick Lane market first
developed in the 17th Century for fruit and vegetables sold outside
the city. In the 19th century, the Sunday market ran through to the
adjoining roads, which are the famous Petticoat Lane and Columbia Road markets
which then sold brick-a-brac and flowers.
Today Brick Lane is a thriving, cosmopolitan, trendy, vibrant part of
East London where restaurants, bars and fashion line the street. In the past
there has been a darker side to brick lane, unfortunately, on the evening of 31st
August 1888 Jack the Ripper committed one of his atrocious acts, Mary Ann
Nichols, his first victim, was last seen in the Old Frying Pan pub which was on
the corner of Brick Lane. Brick Lane is steeped in History and a Hugh part of
East London’s past to this day, carries lots of memories and sentimental feels
for those that have moved from London. All in all, a great opportunity to
obtain a fine original London Street sign in good condition. The price of delivery is set high and for UK only,
if outside the UK, please contact us first for shipping costs. should the delivery costs be lower than all
overcharge will be refunded.
Size: 1200mm x194mm x 10mm
Material: Cast Iron.
Condition: Used, please
view photos to judge for yourself.
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