This pub sign is certainly a work of art. The inn is 17th Century so in contrast to that the scene is modern. I would image that the original meaning of The Engine Inn might refer to a beer engine, one that pumped the beer up through the pumps from the cellar. But this sign is appropriate because for past 4 decades in the nearby Cark Airfield there is a Steam Gathering with vintage steam vehicles used in agriculture, industry and on roads.
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That is definitely a more elaborate Inn sign than the usual!
ReplyDeleteWe watched one of those steam gatherings once and I can't remember where we were. Pre-blog days though (and pre-digital) -- Its easier to remember nowadays!
ReplyDeleteLovely sign.
the sign is like a postcard too.
ReplyDeleteThe scene on the sign actually does resemble some of the old postcards advertising farm machinery.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information. Great sign!
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it's an attractive sign. wonderful find.
ReplyDeleteInteresting sign with some history in it.
ReplyDeleteWonderful sign and very nice information!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing;o)
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That really is a cool looking and artistic sign! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated the beer would have been pumped up from the cellar!
ReplyDeleteSteam engine shows are fascinating. I attended one a week or so ago and I was amazed how steam has been used in the past.