Old Sugar Loaf - High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, UK.
N 51° 53.236 W 000° 31.346
30U E 670500 N 5751401
The sugar loaf is not originally a pub sign, but "acquired" from another trade.
Waymark Code: WMBQ5M
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/12/2011
Views: 3
The sugar loaf came into use during the 17th century as a pub sign. Until the 18th century refined sugar was often sold in the distinctive conical shape of the loaf - indeed I remember, as a child, grating salt sold this way for my Grandmother. It was originally used by grocers as a shop sign, but was adopted by public houses - perhaps by people running both businesses.
This 3D sign stands about 6 feet tall.
Name of Artist: Not known.
Date of current sign: Not known.
Date of first pub on site: Not known.
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