Lookout Man? See Ganger

Posted on September 4, 2023July 29, 2023 by Simon

This is the last and the longest sign in the Museum of Making series. It is interesting because it is dated in three ways that I saw. First it is addressed to “Men” since it was assumed th... Read More

No Trespassing

Posted on August 31, 2023July 29, 2023 by Simon

“It is Forbidden.” In English and in Welsh.... Read More

No Fouling

Posted on August 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by Simon

“No Fouling”... Read More

Beware

Posted on August 21, 2023July 29, 2023 by Simon

Now we would say: “Beware of Artificial Intelligence.”... Read More

Ponderous Carriages

Posted on August 9, 2023July 28, 2023 by Simon

This is an early weight limit sign.... Read More

No Spitting

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Simon

“Do Not Spit“... Read More

The Making Museum, Derby

Posted on July 26, 2023July 25, 2023 by Simon

If you happen to be in the Midlands of England try to visit the Museum of Making. It is a museum re-imagined to be more like an attic. There are collections of all kind of things including railway sig... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

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