Ghostsigns of Islington: bygone brands and businesses

Remnants of old advertising, for bygone brands and businesses, are today known as ‘ghostsigns’ and there are some good examples to be found clinging to the walls above Islington’s busy streets. Most of the signs we’ll look at on this two-hour walk will be the hand-painted variety, as per the example shown here which is an adaptation of one of the signs you’ll see on the tour. You will also see other types of old signage such as low reliefs and beautiful shop fronts.
Find out about the unusual businesses, people or products behind the ads; from vets to vegans, rubber to metal and cars to chemists.