The Trade Signs of Essex by Miller Christy
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"The Trade Signs of Essex" by Miller Christy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the origin and meanings of the public house and other signs once commonly found in Essex. Christy meticulously compiles a detailed examination of over 600 distinct signs, linking their significance to local history, trade, and heraldry, providing a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage of the region. At the start of
the text, the author introduces the topic by discussing the historical context in which signs became essential for distinguishing businesses, particularly during times when literacy was low. He highlights the connection between the art of heraldry and trade signs, emphasizing their relevance in understanding past customs. Discussing the decline of pictorial signs today, Christy sets the stage for an exploration of the diverse types of signs in Essex, explaining their meanings and origins while expressing a desire for readers to appreciate the historical significance these signs hold in representing the county's legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Christy, Miller, 1861-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Trade Signs of Essex A popular account of the origin and meanings of the public houses & other signs |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GT: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Manners and customs |
| Subject | Signs and signboards -- England -- Essex |
| Subject | Hotels -- England -- Essex |
| Subject | Essex (England) -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51885 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1097 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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