White Swan - Newport Lane, Burslem, Staffordshire, UK.
N 53° 02.468 W 002° 12.333
30U E 553264 N 5877141
This is a fairly standard White Swan sign.
Waymark Code: WMDH4M
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/15/2012
Views: 4
The Swan was a favourite motif of Henry VIII and Edward III so there is always a possibility that a pub sign featuring a swan was a nod in the direction of that particular royal. It is also featured in the arms of The Vintners' Company, the Poulters' Company, the Musicians' Company and the Earl of Essex.
Alternatively, it could be simply be a tribute to the heaviest flying bird in the world.
Name of Artist: Not known.
Date of current sign: Not known.
Date of first pub on site: Not known.
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