"Antique" speed restrictor signs, Uffmoor Estate, Hasbury
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"Antique" speed restrictor signs, Uffmoor Estate, Hasbury
Image: © Oliver Mills Taken: 10 Feb 2023
Located just on the outskirts of Halesowen, on the junction with Hagley Road. The housing estate these signs were erected for appears to date to the 1920s, with the road junction improved by the early Post-War era; these speed restrictor signs likely date from then. Their design is in accordance with the "Pre-Worboys" road signage standards; which was superseded by today's standards in 1964. Whilst most outdated signage nationwide has been replaced, this complete set of four speed-restrictor signposts (double-sided: 30 heading into the estate, 40 heading out; two further posts not here seen), somehow, still survives. Whilst the red ring has inevitably faded, the black numbering is surprisingly clear. The flat top of the 3 is the most obvious distinguishing feature.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.440538
Longitude
-2.06998