Decorative village sign in Shalford, Surrey, England, UK
The sign dates from 1922 but has been restored several times, the most recent being in 2007. It was designed by Christopher Webb, who was better known for his work in stained glass, and the church and cathedral architect W. Randall Blacking. Rather surprisingly perhaps, the sign is the result of a competition to create village signs run by the Daily Mail newspaper. This design was awarded one of the six runner-up or special prizes of £50, which was an appreciable amount of money at that time. There were 525 entries. The sign was unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Surrey on the 1st July 1922. It depicts St Christopher carrying the Christ Child through a shallow ford, and on the front of the post, pilgrims journeying to Canterbury with Shalford Fair in the centre. Sadly the piece of the design showing the pilgrims and the fair has disappeared.
Size: 3381px × 5071px
Location: Shalford, Surrey, England, UK
Photo credit: © Sam Oaksey / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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