Manky Signs

Discussion about street lighting, road signs, traffic signals - and all other street furniture - goes here.

Moderator: Site Management Team

Post Reply
OliverH
Member
Posts: 349
Joined: Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:52
Location: West Yorkshire

Re: Manky Signs

Post by OliverH »

Found this 30MPH sign which must pre-date the ones in front of it. what's even more interesting is that when the concrete post was replaced it was transferred to the new post. you'd think that they would have not bothered with transferring it unless they wanted to keep some history.
User avatar
Big L
Deputy Site Manager
Posts: 7517
Joined: Sun Nov 14, 2010 20:36
Location: B5012

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Big L »

I passed this sign last weekend. My initial reaction was "is it a pre-Worboys?", but I guess the metric 4.0m ruled that out. Anyway, I looked on the Google to see how it looked previously. The current image is Oct 2020. This is how it looked in May 2019.
Make poetry history.

Did you know there's more to SABRE than just the Forums?
Help with maps using the new online calibrator.
Add your roads knowledge to the SABRE Wiki.
Rambo
Member
Posts: 1056
Joined: Wed Dec 04, 2019 19:56
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Rambo »

Kevin Roads wrote: Wed May 12, 2021 20:20
Rambo wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 20:22
Kevin Roads wrote: Mon Jan 18, 2021 14:27 An axle weight (2 or 3 Tons, can't make out which) https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKBzWZFqZYzot6cJA.

I think these went out of the TSRGD a while ago.
There is probably loads of obsolete stuff on these quiet country lanes. But are they still there? A lot of GSV images were recorded around 2009 but some of these places haven't had a visit since..
Rambo, this is the only link that I posted for which I hadn't actually seen the sign and I said that I'd hopefully be in that area soon and would let you know if it was still there. Well, I passed it just last week and it has, unfortunately, been replaced by a current 2T sign. Boring!
Despite money being tight, sign replacement continues. Life goes on! I posted this one last year https://www.google.com/maps/@53.2556736 ... 312!8i6656 and i drove past it a few days ago. It has been replaced with an identical modern version.
Rambo
Member
Posts: 1056
Joined: Wed Dec 04, 2019 19:56
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Rambo »

Big L wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 17:46 I passed this sign last weekend. My initial reaction was "is it a pre-Worboys?", but I guess the metric 4.0m ruled that out. Anyway, I looked on the Google to see how it looked previously. The current image is Oct 2020. This is how it looked in May 2019.
Has somebody painted that or is it some kind of weird GSV camera illusion.
User avatar
Big L
Deputy Site Manager
Posts: 7517
Joined: Sun Nov 14, 2010 20:36
Location: B5012

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Big L »

Rambo wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 18:08
Big L wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 17:46 I passed this sign last weekend. My initial reaction was "is it a pre-Worboys?", but I guess the metric 4.0m ruled that out. Anyway, I looked on the Google to see how it looked previously. The current image is Oct 2020. This is how it looked in May 2019.
Has somebody painted that or is it some kind of weird GSV camera illusion.
I'm assuming vandalism, but they missed some bits.
Make poetry history.

Did you know there's more to SABRE than just the Forums?
Help with maps using the new online calibrator.
Add your roads knowledge to the SABRE Wiki.
User avatar
Tom Williams
Member
Posts: 112
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2018 00:07
Location: Hereford, Herefordshire

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Tom Williams »

There's this one near me, needs a good scrub and it'll be as good as new.

[gmap]https://www.google.com/maps/@52.0158369 ... O-22PQ!2e0[/gmap]


Tom
Attachments
20210524_213100_optimized_optimized.jpg
User avatar
c2R
SABRE Wiki admin
Posts: 11162
Joined: Fri Jul 05, 2002 11:01

Re: Manky Signs

Post by c2R »

Here's one that has definitely seen better days:

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.736847, ... 384!8i8192

I suspect part of an old sign was cut up and used which explains the strange overlaid text..
Is there a road improvement project going on near you? Help us to document it on the SABRE Wiki - help is available in the Digest forum.
Have you browsed SABRE Maps recently? Get involved! - see our guide to scanning and stitching maps
User avatar
Bryn666
Elected Committee Member
Posts: 35755
Joined: Thu Jun 20, 2002 20:54
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Bryn666 »

c2R wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 07:43 Here's one that has definitely seen better days:

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.736847, ... 384!8i8192

I suspect part of an old sign was cut up and used which explains the strange overlaid text..
Yes, looks like an old car park sign saying 620 spaces.
Bryn
Terminally cynical, unimpressed, and nearly Middle Age already.
She said life was like a motorway; dull, grey, and long.

Blog - https://showmeasign.online/
X - https://twitter.com/ShowMeASignBryn
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BrynBuck
Rambo
Member
Posts: 1056
Joined: Wed Dec 04, 2019 19:56
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Rambo »

devoid of colour
Attachments
IMG_8322.JPG
User avatar
Gareth Thomas
Member
Posts: 1719
Joined: Mon May 03, 2004 13:43
Location: Temple Ewell, Kent
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Gareth Thomas »

Gareth Thomas wrote: Thu Jun 25, 2020 23:49 There's this in Birchington.
Which has now sadly been replaced with a clean, modern, black-bordered sign. A shame to see the old one go in some ways.
My journey with testicular cancer!
https://garethishalfnuts.wordpress.com/

"Roads? Where we're going, we don't need roads..."
-Dr Emmett Brown
User avatar
solocle
Member
Posts: 806
Joined: Thu Jun 02, 2016 18:27

Re: Manky Signs

Post by solocle »

50175F80-5BFF-472A-89E8-6C7C4AD81091.jpeg
A bit manky, but very rarely seen, I should imagine.
User avatar
Chris Bertram
Member
Posts: 15744
Joined: Tue Nov 13, 2001 12:30
Location: Birmingham, England

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Chris Bertram »

Is it a rule for cyclists that when taking photos, the bike must always be in shot, whether relevant to the purpose of the photo or not?
“The quality of any advice anybody has to offer has to be judged against the quality of life they actually lead.” - Douglas Adams.

Did you know there's more to SABRE than just the Forums?
Add your roads knowledge to the SABRE Wiki today!
Have you browsed SABRE Maps recently? Try getting involved!
User avatar
solocle
Member
Posts: 806
Joined: Thu Jun 02, 2016 18:27

Re: Manky Signs

Post by solocle »

Chris Bertram wrote: Sat May 29, 2021 10:03 Is it a rule for cyclists that when taking photos, the bike must always be in shot, whether relevant to the purpose of the photo or not?
Not quite a rule, but it sure beats selfies!
Also somewhat relevant, as to get to that point I had to pass this sign (which of course meant getting off and pushing):
1831EE0F-C4AC-401A-8AB3-ED8FE8A4A642.jpeg
I was pretty confident of where it led, but was curious whether there was any further signage, so the chopsticks were a pleasant surprise.
Kevin Roads
Member
Posts: 373
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:32

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Kevin Roads »

Noticed this one https://maps.app.goo.gl/9J2GrNzc2LqUe6zX8 a year or two ago. Although not particularly manky-looking in this pic, I think it may be a fairly recent replacement for an obsolete sign as I don't think 22T is used as a weight limit any more? Happy to be advised by those with more knowledge.

I'll try and have a mooch over there soon and see if it's still there. I'll also see if there's a sign for the opposite direction as I can't see it on StreetView. I'm guessing the limit is for the bridges.
User avatar
the cheesecake man
Member
Posts: 2462
Joined: Mon Jan 07, 2019 13:21
Location: Sheffield

Re: Manky Signs

Post by the cheesecake man »

Some manky children might be crossing here.
Rambo
Member
Posts: 1056
Joined: Wed Dec 04, 2019 19:56
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Rambo »

Kevin Roads wrote: Mon May 31, 2021 18:24 Noticed this one https://maps.app.goo.gl/9J2GrNzc2LqUe6zX8 a year or two ago. Although not particularly manky-looking in this pic, I think it may be a fairly recent replacement for an obsolete sign as I don't think 22T is used as a weight limit any more? Happy to be advised by those with more knowledge.

I'll try and have a mooch over there soon and see if it's still there. I'll also see if there's a sign for the opposite direction as I can't see it on StreetView. I'm guessing the limit is for the bridges.
It looks too new therefore perhaps a direct copy of the previous version?
Rambo
Member
Posts: 1056
Joined: Wed Dec 04, 2019 19:56
Contact:

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Rambo »

the cheesecake man wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 13:29 Some manky children might be crossing here.
If there were an award for the most mankiest type of sign it would be these. i've seen so many of these in that condition. Perhaps because the hazard is historically old (near schools) a lot of the signs have been around for a long time.
Kevin Roads
Member
Posts: 373
Joined: Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:32

Re: Manky Signs

Post by Kevin Roads »

Rambo wrote: Tue Jun 01, 2021 14:50 It looks too new therefore perhaps a direct copy of the previous version?
Yes, that's what I think, hence "I think it may be a fairly recent replacement for an obsolete sign". As you suggest, it's probably just a like-for-like replacement but is '22T' no longer in TGRSD? Also, is the weight-limit for the bridges?
Guillodean
New Member
Posts: 9
Joined: Sat Jun 05, 2021 23:26

Worn out / Faded signs on major routes

Post by Guillodean »

Hi everyone - long time lurker, first time poster.

I was in Edinburgh earlier this week and took a bus trip to see the Forth bridges. On the A90 N/B just south of the Dalmeny junction I passed what is probably the most worn out sign I've seen on a major road. Google link is as follows:

https://goo.gl/maps/ufJjsG4ucHifJWtm6

Are there any similar or worse examples than this?
User avatar
skiddaw05
Member
Posts: 2036
Joined: Thu Nov 30, 2006 21:33
Location: Norwich

Re: Worn out / Faded signs on major routes

Post by skiddaw05 »

Probably. Feast your eyes on this lot
Post Reply