Cast Iron Guideposts of Greater London

(Essex in London)

GUIDEPOSTS (MUSEUM EXAMPLES)

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Upminster (Tithe Barn Museum)

NGR: TQ 5652 8775

Fingerpost in the Upminster Tithe Barn Museum that is believed to be the only one of its type remaining in Essex.  Saved in 1977, it was made by Wedlake of Hornchurch in the late 19th century or very early 20th century.  Once stood at the junction of Beredens Lane and Warley Road, Great Warley.

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Vestry House Museum, Walthamstow.  (Image by Colleen Morrison)

One of two sets made by Maldon Iron Works for W&C French of Buckhurst Hill for placement in Wadham Road, Walthamstow.  Date of order 23/6/1930.  An unusual feature is the use of six inch letters on the seven-inch arms.  The small "STICK NO BILLS" plates, supplied for an extra 2/6d (12 1/2p) each, are also unusual.