Pub signs and brackets

Pub signs are an important part of a pub's identity, they provide an interesting historical record. Wherever possible, I like to photograph signs, one of the reasons for not photographing a sign, are shadows obscuring some of the detail of the sign. I don't tend to photograph signs with a corporate logo, they are mostly characterless and of no interest to me, the exception being Whitbread's West Country Ales logo, it is a design classic.

For a detailed history of West Country Ales plaques visit Gloucestershire Pubs, link provided. 

The Victory, Hereford

This is the first pub sign that I have seen, that is made out of stained glass.

The Cross Keys, Bredons Hardwick Gloucestershire

The Bat & Ball, Churchdown Gloucester 

The Eight Bells, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

The Gryphon, Bristol

Pub sign brackets

The Cross Keys, Bream Gloucestershire

Brackets with the "Best in the West" insert, are rare. They can be found in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire - amongst other places. The Cross Keys pub closed, and has been converted into private accommodation. Unfortunately the bracket has been removed. 

Lygon Arms, Chipping Campden

Lygon Arms, Broadway