Sugar Loaf - New Town Street, Luton, Beds, UK.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member HitchinLookers
N 51° 52.401 W 000° 24.750
30U E 678119 N 5750116
The sugar loaf is not originally a pub sign, but "acquired" from another trade.
Waymark Code: WMA22K
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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.
Name of Artist: Not known.

Date of current sign: Not known.

Date of first pub on site: Not known.

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