The Golden Fleece pub sign looked very attractive in the sunshine and just asked for its picture to be taken!
The pub was mentioned in the 1503 city archives and is believed to have been named for the guild members of the Merchant Adventurers Hall just around the corner.The guild dealt with fleeces and wool, hence the name.
Today it is famous for being haunted and has been featured on television.
@witchyjacq Thank you. Summer has arrived and true to form we now think it is too hot! I feel even sorrier for the statue in this weather, it must be hot with all that wool. Katharine
@rossevs I have always felt sorry for the fleece and I think it looks sad. We will miss you on the project, Ross, and hope you will come back at some stage. Thank you for all your comments on all our photos. Katharine, Ian, Louise and Lucy
It's probably haunted by the spirit of that sheep they hung up there! He looks so "down" about it all. haha I love the old pubs in England. I have never been to one, but I love the whole idea! Such cool history
I love these signs over the shops. Hard to find these days. These signs originated when most people were illiterate and couldn't read, so the shops had to be more graphic advertising their wares. Nicely done Katharine.
Just wanted to thank all you Fishers for your support and friendship. I am bowing out bit you have all be very inspirational for me . Thank you :-)