Look harder for the writing on the wall

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Look harder for the writing on the wall

Image: © Michael Trolove Taken: 16 May 2009

Faded writing on the side wall of 38 High Street Oakham (Shanghia take away) Ignore the Private no Access sign. The faded painted sign points to a grocery shop being here. The words are not all clear but the legible ones are, D E Clarke Grocer Digestive Refreshing & Lasting The lower words probably allude to a tonic or mineral water.

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Image Location

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52.670495
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-0.733186