GHOSTLY

Whitby carries many traces of the past. Retailers have left not only ceramic tiles, as shown here before, but also ghost signs. This former Wellington Rooms has both . . . tiled signs at street level and an advertisement for Arthur Sawdon in the bricks above.
This sign was for Arthur Sawdon Carpets and Bedding Shop. This gable is on Wellington Road, but the front is on New Quay Road and the shop dated from at least 1932. The shop was a partnership between Arthur Sawdon and Arthur Coates and probably closed around 1952 when Arthur Sawdon retired.
More local Ghost Sign information can be found here. 
My next planned Blip Meet is on 2 June @ Harewood Vintage Hill Climb . . . feel free to email me if you need any other info. Meet outside Café Tent at 10.15 AM.