Hand Painted Pub Signs from England and Beyond

By Barbara Plott

Every pub has a story. Some of them are hanging right above the door.

Discover the history, charm, and nearly lost art of the hand painted pub sign. Each color photograph is accompanied by a brief description, often including a historical note. The introduction also traces the evolution of the pub sign through the centuries, from a bundle of bushes hung by the ale house door to the distinctive works of art seen today.

This book is a photographic journey featuring more than 100 color photographs celebrating the pubs and pub signs of Great Britain and Ireland. It reveals how the pub sign artist's paintbrush served not only to advertise a brewery, but also to tell a story.

Equal parts history book and love letter to the British pub, this is for anyone who's ever glanced up at a sign and wondered: what's the story there?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJ9YBW73
• ISBN13: 9798234192028
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Added Oomph Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 8.5"