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Dublin pub sign
In the fourteenth century English King Richard II decreed that landlords were compelled to place signs outside their commercial establishments, and pubs were no exception. Frequently the owner name alone adorned the tavern front, a tradition which still goes on today. Signs started off simply and were pictorial as the population was largely illiterate and later became more elaborate and decorative. The family coat of arms was frequently included. Today
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pub signs are characterised by their distinctive font and their beautiful craftsmanship. Special signs can be made as a souvenir to bring home for a home pub. There are also posters with the Irish traditional decorative pub signs of for sale at various tourist shops.
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