Project Gutenberg 2014-03-08 Public domain in the USA. 772 Tomlin, G. A. 23011751 Pubs: A Collection of Hotel, Inn, and Tavern Signs in Great Britain and Ireland to Which Are Added a Few Foreign Café Signs Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Pubs: A Collection of Hotel, Inn, and Tavern Signs in Great Britain and Ireland" is a historical compilation written in the early 20th century. This work, compiled by G. A. Tomlin, catalogs an extensive range of pub and tavern signs, offering a glimpse into British culture through the names that adorn these establishments. The book explores various themes, including the agricultural, historical, and whimsical, with each sign reflecting local heritage and identity. The beginning of this compilation introduces the concept of the book, expressing gratitude from the compiler for the collections and knowledge shared by others, alongside a charming foreword that highlights the quirky and imaginative nature of pub names. Following this, a detailed table of contents sets the stage for an organized discussion of numerous categories of pub signs, ranging from agricultural to ecclesiastical, showcasing the diverse terminology and themes found in the names of British hospitality institutions. The opening sections list dozens of examples, inviting readers to explore the cultural significance and local lore associated with these often-humorous or picturesque signs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45077/45077-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Inn signs -- Great Britain GT Text Category: History - British Category: Art 298787 2025-09-18T09:13:59.838705 text/html 268497 2024-10-24T03:47:03 text/html 111526 2025-09-18T09:14:08.644651 application/epub+zip 112500 2025-09-18T09:14:01.222668 application/epub+zip 112499 2025-09-18T09:14:00.504672 application/epub+zip 240647 2025-09-18T09:14:12.700608 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200177 2025-09-18T09:14:08.003678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200250 2022-09-20T15:03:23.323131 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 183481 2025-09-18T09:13:57.153213 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 163396 2024-10-24T03:47:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15929 2025-09-18T09:14:12.846615 application/rdf+xml 15293 2025-09-18T09:14:00.659691 image/jpeg 1924 2025-09-18T09:14:00.581670 image/jpeg 116785 2025-09-18T09:13:59.856208 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog