2021
TL8248 : Glemsford village sign
taken 5 years ago, near to Glemsford, Suffolk, England
This is 1 of 3 images, with title Glemsford village sign in this square
Glemsford village sign
The sign is surmounted by the church of St Mary and the long building is the old Board School - now Glemsford Primary Academy. The mediaeval timbered Monks Hall just below left. The horse and cart full of hay represents the farming community and the agricultural heritage of the parish. The group of people in the centre represent the riots which took place in 1885 and caused such havoc that the military had to be called in from Bury St Edmunds to restore order. It was the last time the Riot Act was read out in England. Through the centre of the sign is the winding River Glem, from which Glemsford got its name. The ford is now bridged.
Village Signs of East Anglia
Village signs are typically placed along the principal road or in a prominent location such as a village green or close by the church. The design often depicts a particularly feature of the village or a scene from its history, heritage, or culture. They are typically made of wood or metal or a combination of both, the designs are often made by the local community.
Although they do appear in villages and towns all over the country they are more prominent in East Anglia than elsewhere in the country.
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- Grid Square
- TL8248, 44 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 26 February, 2021 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 4 March, 2021
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TL 82645 48077 [1m precision]
WGS84: 52:6.0524N 0:39.9146E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TL 8264 4807
- View Direction
- EAST (about 90 degrees)
