Comments on: The Signs of Old London https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/ In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:16:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Valerie https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1700553 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:16:56 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1700553 Intrigued (posting here from the Isle of Man) to see the Three Legs of Man amongst your photographs. But no caption – it would be interesting to know exactly where in the City this sign is to be found. And even why?

The Gentle Author’s postings are a daily treat!

]]> By: Pamela morrison https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1346608 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:01:08 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1346608 Another lovely post, Gentle Author, The maid of the Mercers company is sublime and what amazing things she’s seen on her watch. Studying these images has transported and delighted.
Thank you

]]> By: Kelly https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1297674 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:20:20 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1297674 I noticed a small error in your article, no doubt a typographical error. It was Henry Pinkney, not Henry Pinkley, the goldsmith, who is associated with the Sign of the Three Squirrels. I love reading about old London. Thanks for your interesting article and thanks for listening.

]]> By: Shawdian https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1152381 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:38:22 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1152381 Fabulous! My concern is; with all the bulldozing going on in London, are these treasures removed beforehand and stored anywhere? I doubt we find any of this kind of beauty on modern buildings, shame.

]]> By: david whittaker https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1111857 Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:26:29 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1111857 FANTASTIC…So interesting..

]]> By: Diana Buck https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1101369 Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:41:24 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1101369 I enjoyed that.

]]> By: Terry https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-1080043 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:47:08 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-1080043 Thank you Gentle Author. I love these posts that evoke the past histories of London.
You blog is such a pleasure, please know how much it is valued and appreciated.

]]> By: Julia Mesnard https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-995398 Sat, 08 Aug 2015 07:46:26 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-995398 A marvellous collection of historical masonry work and art. We miss so much by not having the time to look at the wonders that are above our heads.

I have a request if that is allowed. Some time ago I found a picture in Images, of a doorway in the East End of London with Sail Loft written in stone over the door. I have not been able to find it again and it would be lovely if you could help as I have sail makers in my ancestors history. I am 78 and endeavouring to write a book about my family history.

Thank you

]]> By: Edwin Hayslip https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-247483 Fri, 07 Feb 2014 22:26:46 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-247483 Wonderful collection.

]]> By: Colin https://spitalfieldslife.com/2011/10/05/the-signs-of-old-london/#comment-211040 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:20:46 +0000 http://spitalfieldslife.com/?p=45250#comment-211040 What a fascinating story about the signs of London., My ancestors, (I believe) had a sign of the hanging boot outside their shops and warehouses in Cheapside & Lombard St., they were John Hose circa 1730’s and his son and grandson carried on the business of a cordwainer at 33, Lombard st. Can you add anything to the story.
Regards

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