The Plough (3) - sign, Aston Lane, Claverley
Introduction
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The Plough (3) - sign, Aston Lane, Claverley
Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 11 Jun 2011
Many pubs are named the Plough, reflecting its great importance in the life of the countryside. It would also have been easily recognisable to people in the past, when most were unable to read and write. Usually the sign shows the agricultural implement that was essential for turning over the soil in preparation for the new year's sowing of seeds, as is the case here. But sometimes they will show the star constellation of Ursa Major, which is often known as The Plough. Other photos see Image
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Image Location
Latitude
52.537256
Longitude
-2.305289