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Thanks Viv, I had a look for a ghost sign thread to see if I could put it straight in there myself. But still learning how to maneuvre around the site, so any help appreciated! thank you ! Andrea.

Thought I would leave this here for interest. I spotted this ghost sign whilst travelling down Pershore Road at the weekend. It's aged well! C Carthew - Ladies & Gents Tailor - ghost sign - on the corner of Pershore Road and Twyning Road.

Thanks Lyn, I shall cherish that job role :D

I will do and thanks Lyn.

Yes, do - it looks much better in real life. I approached it on foot from Sutton New Road - even from a distance is stands out - great to see.

It really is ! The billboard has given it protection from the elements over the years - I haven't found many ghost signs, but I think this has to be a favourite find.

Thank you very much for this extra information. Gives me some history to my little find.

Thank you ever so much for this information.

Brilliant - thank you John.

Hi, I've found a ghost sign (revealed by a bill board being removed). Is there anyone that would be able to tell me the years J Dicks was trading please? It would give me an idea of the age of the ghost sign. The ghost sign is on Edwards Road, Erdington (on the crossroads with Station...

I hadn't realised that, thanks Viv. Thanks John, looking at the sign again, and using a little imagination I can make out those words. I didn't think I would be able to find an answer on this one, but I think you have solved it - thanks again, Andrea.

This is so interesting Janice - thank you for this.

Just for interest, while I was taking a photo of the ghost sign on Hampton Road, I also took a couple of the more obvious 'Wheelers' ghost sign as seen from Hampton Road and Slade Road. What used to be Wheelers on Short Heath Road (Erdington) has now become Huws Gray, so I thought this ghost...

When I zoomed in John, I thought I could see the remains of two signs as well. Thanks for this info, John - much appreciated.

Thank you so much for this information, Rob T!

Hi, I think I have found the right thread to post in (apologies if I haven't!). I found a ghost sign recently and would love to know what it originally said and/or what it relates to. It's on the end of a terraced house, on Hampton Road (off Slade Road, Erdington). I have had to resize...

I noticed that ghost sign today. I can't fully make out what it was on the first floor, would love to know what the sign said. Would it predate Hewards do you think?

Okay Viv, thank you, will do :)

Thanks Viv, is it best I start a new thread when I post? I've been a member of this history forum for about 12 months, but never posted much of my own. There are some really interesting topics on here - I enjoy a browse through when time allows - thanks again, Andrea.

My hobby is rambling/walking/hiking, but due to lockdown I am limited to local, urban walks. With walks not being as long as out in the countryside, it gives me more time to research places I pass and take note of when out walking. Recently I did one taking in parts of Aston/Witton, passing...