The Astolat pub sign, 9 Old Palace Road, Guildford
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The Astolat pub sign, 9 Old Palace Road, Guildford
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 24 Aug 2009
The pub is on the corner of Old Palace Road and Iveagh Road. The pub's unusual sign shows Elaine, "the fair maiden of Astolat", which some claim is Guildford. The male figure is probably supposed to be her father, or one of her two brothers. For more please see:- Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.23663
Longitude
-0.589603