The Bird in Hand (2) - sign, 57 John Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge
Introduction
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The Bird in Hand (2) - sign, 57 John Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 29 Oct 2011
The origin of the fairly common pub name of the Bird in Hand, is believed to be derived from the bird of prey in falconry sitting on the left gauntlet (glove). The sign in the photo is above the door on John Street. Another and larger sign is affixed to the side wall in Bridge Street. Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.475966
Longitude
-2.156312