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Williamsburg The Blue Bell Sign
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Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. Earlier I posted a photo of the reconstructed Blue Bell Tavern. As was the custom of the day, a sign hung outside, with a design that identified the business. This tavern / rooming house had a number of uses over the course of the 1700s, some less reputable than others.

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::tigger3
12/13/14 2:23 PM GMT
Nice one Thad, I'm enjoying these. tigs=^..^=
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::mirto56
12/13/14 3:15 PM GMT
I hope there are no "golden arches" in old Williamsburg! Good one, Thad.
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::0930_23
12/13/14 5:34 PM GMT
I like the "Ye Olde Sign," Thad. So you're saying this is not a schoolhouse.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Jimbobedsel
12/13/14 6:09 PM GMT
I would have thought the place made bells for Bell Choirs!
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::corngrowth
12/13/14 6:25 PM GMT
Thad, in my country it's a custom that those who rings the bell in a bar or tavern, he or she must pay a round of drinks for the present guests. If this practice also exists in Virginia, it becomes clear to me why the real bell is replaced by a sign, lol.

Good one again my friend!
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::Ramad
12/13/14 6:27 PM GMT
So, one ring means I want a drink, 2 means I need a meal and 3 means you know what. Good one Thad.
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.Joanie
12/14/14 12:36 AM GMT
Wonderful capture Thad!!
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::Dunstickin
12/14/14 10:05 AM GMT
I always like that olde saying...

'The House of ill Repute'....And this reminded me why!...lol

Good one old friend
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::trixxie17
12/14/14 4:20 PM GMT
Excellent capture of the old sign Thad - can't say I remember this one.
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.danika
12/14/14 9:23 PM GMT
Excellent capture, Thad. I like the bit of grainy texture on the sign.
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