‘When we see hand painted lettering, we are seeing the brain and the hand in a beautiful tango that is satisfying to observe.’
– Steve ESPO Powers, sign painter
Welcome to the Ghost Signs Project picture gallery. Just click on a picture below to see the ghost sign and the research on its history. Each image offers a window into York’s storied past through the beautiful decay of its ghost signs.
You can explore the ghost sign and see them as they currently are by using the interactive map of York’s ghost signs to see where these signs are located.
Click on the map, then click a pin to see the Google Street View of a sign. You can also use this to go and visit these intriguing signs yourself.
Click on an image below to see the ghost sign and its history!
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Absolutely fascinating. Thank goodness these echoes of history are being documented and cherished for future generations to explore.