02350cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000180012624501330014426400510027730000470032833600260037533700260040133800360042750000310046350801840049452012220067853400450190065300310194585600430197699900170201945077UtSlPG20260610134032.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a23011751  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGT1 aTomlin, G. A.10aPubs: A Collection of Hotel, Inn, and Tavern Signs in Great Britain and Ireland :bto Which Are Added a Few Foreign Café Signs 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-03-08  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInn signs -- Great Britain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45077  c85916d85916