London Signs and Inscriptions

"London Signs and Inscriptions" by Philip Norman is a journey into London's past through its historic signs. This book illuminates the artistic and cultural importance of the signs that adorned buildings across the city, especially in the 1700s and earlier. These signs weren't just decorations; they were ways for businesses and neighborhoods to show who they were, often connected to old stories and ways of doing things as the book explains. Norman, an artist and historian, shares detailed examples, like the Boy and Panyer sign, demonstrating how these historical symbols are connected to London's culture, architecture, and trade.