Walpole St. Andrew village sign
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Walpole St. Andrew village sign by Adrian S Pye as part of the Geograph project.
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Walpole St. Andrew village sign
Image: © Adrian S Pye Taken: 14 May 2019
Probably one of the most complex and elaborate village signs in the county. Depicting the church tower, but the most striking object is the traction engine, because of the annual steam rally held in the village. In the apple blossom are small apples, and strawberries show how the village relied on the crops for much of its wealth. Waves relate to the fact the village was once on the coast while bulrushes indicate its marshland location. The sign was designed by Wisbech artist Gordon Gillick and made by former villager Michael South.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.734935
Longitude
0.221668