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Tag: Sign

Smile Warning

A warning sign on a wall that says 'WARNING SMILE YOU ARE ON CAMERA' with a smiley face, alongside colorful graffiti.
Orange Row, Brighton
Posted on April 1, 2026March 29, 2026Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags Brighton, graffiti, notice, Sign, street, UK, warning3 Comments on Smile Warning

Alarming Warning

A warning sign on scaffolding that reads 'WARNING! THIS SCAFFOLD IS ALARMED' with a yellow background and a symbol indicating caution.
Tisbury Road, Hove
Posted on March 30, 2026March 18, 2026Categories documentary, Photo, Still life, StreetTags Hove, scaffold, Sign, still life, street, UK, warning5 Comments on Alarming Warning

Where’s the Dry Riser?

A wall-mounted dry riser cabinet with two red signs labeled 'Dry riser' above and beside an empty frame, indicating the location.
Eaton Gardens, Hove
Posted on March 2, 2026February 16, 2026Categories documentary, Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags dry riser, Hove, interior, Sign, sticker, still life, UK3 Comments on Where’s the Dry Riser?

The Point of Donations

A brick wall covered in various graffiti, with a sign for 'GuildCare Charity Shop and Donation Point' at the top. A person in a yellow coat and green pants is walking along a pathway in front of the wall.
Haddington Close, Hove
Posted on February 6, 2026February 5, 2026Categories Artwork, documentary, Photo, StreetTags documentary, graffiti, Hove, Sign, street, UK, wallLeave a comment on The Point of Donations

Rough Seas

Hove

Seen on Christmas Day, when the bold go for a dip.

Posted on January 15, 2026December 25, 2025Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags beach, Hove, Sign, street, warningLeave a comment on Rough Seas

Yrrem Samtsirhc

Pelham Street, Brighton

The small white sign reads, “Hahahaha Yes we know. It’s the Right way around inside. ‘Merry Christmas.'”

Posted on January 10, 2026January 5, 2026Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags banner, Brighton, Christmas, Sign, street, UK, windowLeave a comment on Yrrem Samtsirhc

Quiet!

Regency Square, Brighton
Posted on November 23, 2025October 11, 2025Categories Architecture, documentary, Photo, Still life, StreetTags apartment block, Brighton, documentary, entablature, Sign, street, text, UKLeave a comment on Quiet!

not William after all…

Goldstone Villas, Hove
Posted on November 3, 2025October 11, 2025Categories documentary, Photo, Still life, StreetTags door, Hove, Sign, still life, street, UK2 Comments on not William after all…

Where the Magic Happens

Hove Street, Hove
Posted on October 24, 2025October 11, 2025Categories Artwork, documentary, Floral, Photo, Still life, StreetTags flower, Hove, neon, pink, Sign, still life, storefront, street, UK, window2 Comments on Where the Magic Happens

Having a Whale of a Time at…

Hove Lagoon
Posted on October 20, 2025October 11, 2025Categories Artwork, documentary, Photo, StreetTags beach hut, Hove Lagoon, pool, Sign, street, street art, textLeave a comment on Having a Whale of a Time at…

Where’s the Back Entrance?

Portland Road, Hove
Posted on October 18, 2025October 11, 2025Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags Hove, Sign, storefront, street, text, UK, window1 Comment on Where’s the Back Entrance?

The Last Resort

Marine Parade, Worthing

Had to smile when I saw this, thinking of Martin Parr’s famous book.

Posted on October 3, 2025September 17, 2025Categories Architecture, documentary, Photo, Street, tourismTags architecture, club, Sign, street, travel, UK, urban, WorthingLeave a comment on The Last Resort

Playground Information

104th St and Amsterdam Avenue, New York
Posted on August 13, 2025August 11, 2025Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags fence, gate, Manhattan, New York, playground, Sign, street, urbanLeave a comment on Playground Information

Covering All Bases

Old Shoreham Rd, Hove
Posted on July 26, 2025July 14, 2025Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags documentary, Hove, restaurant, Sign, storefront, street, UK, window1 Comment on Covering All Bases

Motor Works

St John’s Rd, Hove
Posted on July 21, 2025July 13, 2025Categories Architecture, documentary, Photo, StreetTags car park, documentary, driveway, forecourt, Hove, Sign, street, UKLeave a comment on Motor Works

Verbify What You Mean

Brighton, UK
Posted on July 19, 2025July 13, 2025Categories documentary, Photo, StreetTags Brighton, documentary, Sign, UK3 Comments on Verbify What You Mean

Keere Street

Keere Street, Lewes
Posted on June 25, 2025June 11, 2025Categories documentary, Floral, Photo, Still life, Street, streetscape, tourismTags brick, cobblestone, flower, Keere St, Lewes, Sign, street, streetscape, travel, UKLeave a comment on Keere Street

Fabulous

Grand Parade, Brighton
Posted on June 13, 2025May 20, 2025Categories Architecture, Artwork, Photo, StreetTags Betty Boop, Brighton, door, heart, pink, Sign, street, UK3 Comments on Fabulous

Superfluous Instruction?

Egremont Place, Brighton, UK
Posted on June 10, 2025May 20, 2025Categories Photo, StreetTags Brighton, Sign, street, UK, window4 Comments on Superfluous Instruction?

Oy Gevalt!

or genuflect?

Eastbourne Promenade, UK
Posted on June 6, 2025May 20, 2025Categories close-up, documentary, Photo, StreetTags men's room, Sign, sticker, street, UKLeave a comment on Oy Gevalt!

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