'Counties' Category
Aston, Hertfordshire
This Millenium sign seems to show a collection of villagers, with the church in the background. The sign is apparently a copy of an earlier sign, the original wood carving of which is displayed in the village hall.
By the time the Domesday Book was completed (1086), the small community of Aston (known then as Estone), [...]Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
Haddenham is one of the largest villages in England, and pre-dates the Doomsday book. The sign shows several of the items for which the village is famous: An Anglo-Saxon (there are several conflicting stories as to how the village was founded – one story says it was founded by A-S travellers from Haddenham in Cambridgeshire), [...]
Bulphan, Essex
It is thought that the ‘phan’ part of the village name derives from ‘fen’, lying as it does in the Thurrock fenland north of the Thames. The Bull is the only component of this ’sign’ in what is a relatively quiet village just off the A128.
Bulphan on Wikipedia
Bulphan History
Bulphan History – White’s Directory
Bulphan Church
Thurrock Local [...]Blackmore, Essex
Blackmore is associated with Henry VIII – he used to stay at Jericho House, the priory was demolished at his command. The church here is Norman but has one of the largest timber belfries in the county. It consists of three pagoda-like stages, as seen on the sign.
Blackmore Village Website
Blackmore on Wikipedia
Blackmore Parish Council
Blackmore Parish [...]Abridge, Essex
Unsurprisingly, this sign shows the bridge over the River Roding after which the village is named. The bridge has been an important crossing point on the river for many centuries, pointed out by the Roman(?) helm on the sign. The church spire shown on the sign appears to be that of nearby St Mary’s [...]
Haddenham, Cambridgeshire
A double sided sign (the other was in heavy shade, so no photo), both showing a rural scene. The Haddenham Great Mill which is undergoing restoration is shown on this side.
A Steam Rally is held each year in Haddenham, emphasising the rural nature of the area.
Haddenham on Wikipedia
Haddenham Web Site
Holy Trinity, Haddenham
Holy Trinity, Haddenham
Haddenham [...]Eltisley, Cambridgeshire
A double-sided sign, the view above commemorates St Pandionia who, after her chastity was threatened, is said to have taken refuge in the nunnery of Eltisley where she adopted the religious life and was eventually canonised for her virtue. She died in the convent, and was buried by a well called St. Pandionia’s Well. Her [...]
Earith, Cambridgeshire
Earith is situated on the northerly banks of the Great Ouse River at the junction of the Old West River and the Old and New Bedford Rivers, and this connection with the local waterways is depicted in the motifs on the sign.
The two townships of Bluntisham and Earith, a mile apart on the A1123, form [...]Medmenham, Buckinghamshire
Medmenham lies on the banks of the Thames, and the sign by the church appears to depict a Viking ship, possibly alluding to the nearby ‘hillforts’- a series of prehistoric defensive earthworks on the Chilterns at Medmenham Camp and Danesfield Camp?
Also nearby is Medmenham Abbey – site of the infamous Hell-Fire Club (also known [...]Canewdon, Essex
Lying close to Ashingdon, Canewdon shares it’s history, particularly with regard to King Canute, who is shown on the sign. Nearby earthworks suggest that this is where Canute made camp before his victorious battle over Edmund, and that the village name originated from that event (Canute’s Dun).
The impressive church tower is said to have been [...]