Old Fashioned, a photo from East Lothian, Scotland

Photographer's Note

I loved the accuracy shown on these old signs, important if you were walking, cycling or on horseback. There's not many left these days, but here's one that has survived.

It was a very, very gloomy day and having to shoot towards the sky didn't help.

If we ever go metric, I'm sure this is one signpost that will disappear.

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Spyder (4) 2014-11-13 2:22

Brilliant old sign, Alastair, back to the days when trucks were lorrys and had 20 mph stickers on the back fenders.
I don't mind the dull sky, just ashamed those three lines.
If they ever talk of going metric, get out there and grab this, because it will probably end up in a skip.
On the subject of old road signs, it is sad how few of the old cement road sign remain in France.
Thanks for this beauty.
regards
Edward

tyro (30513) 2014-11-13 4:06

Hello Alastair,

It is indeed lovely to see these old signs though they are few and far between these days. And, like yourself, I love the accuracy of them and the evidence of the care and attention that went into constructing and erecting them.

Of course, huge numbers of these signs were destroyed (and many lovely old milestones defaced) during World War II in the vain hope that by so doing we might hinder the travel of any enemy who might land on our shores.

An interesting photograph and a perfect upload for TE!

Kind Regards,

John.

jhm (211738) 2014-11-13 4:32

Hello Alastair,

This type of signposts are Always the most beautiful against the modern signposts.
Excellent compilation, made in high quality.
Very nice presentation, technical very well
Nice done, TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.