Isle of Wight Nostalgia Site: Whitbread Pub Signs - The Vine, Newport

The Vine, Newport History of Whitbread Inn signs - rare card collection

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THE VINE
Newport

Near the Old Town Hall and Court House is the traditional sign of the vintner - a vine intertwined with bunches of grapes. The sign reminds us that right up to Henry VIII's time the South of England was dotted with working vineyards, and wine was as much part of everyday life as beer is today.

History of Whitbread Inn signs - rare card collection Card set © Whitbread & Co. Ltd.




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