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Ghost sign EFC01_01_03_130_60278
Filename: efc01_01_03_130_60278.jpg
Size: 3888 x 2592 (1.9MB)
Date: 31st May 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © Historic England Archive. Edi
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Ghost sign EFC01_01_03_130_60278
Cleggs, Railway Road, Ilkley, Bradford. The premises of Cleggs, an electrical appliances retailer at 31 Railway Road, seen from the south-west with a painted advertisement on the gable end wall
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Media ID 25245664
© Historic England Archive
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print by Philippa Lewis showcases a mesmerizing ghost sign that tells the tale of Cleggs, an electrical appliances retailer in Ilkley, Bradford. The image captures the premises of this independent shop from a unique south-west perspective, allowing us to admire its charming architecture and rich history. The focal point of the photograph is undoubtedly the hand-painted advertisement on the gable end wall. This vintage artwork adds character and nostalgia to the scene, serving as a vivid reminder of a bygone era when such signs were commonplace. Its faded yet enduring presence evokes memories of bustling shopping streets and simpler times. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an industrial northern town where local businesses thrived. Cleggs' name proudly adorns the building's facade, reminding us of their once-flourishing trade in electrical appliances. It is fascinating how this single image can encapsulate so much about our cultural heritage and evoke emotions tied to community spirit and small-scale entrepreneurship. Philippa Lewis has masterfully captured not only a physical structure but also intangible elements like nostalgia and resilience through her lens. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document that allows us to appreciate our past while contemplating our present-day commercial landscape.
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