1924 Village Sign Widecombe-in-the-Moor Dartmoor England

1924 vintage topographical postcard of the original Widecombe-in-the-Moor village sign. This is a postcard of the original village sign that was proposed by Prince Albert, Duke of York, in 1920. He suggested reviving the old tradition of erecting village signs dating back to the time of Edward VII. Notably, this Widecombe sign holds the distinction of being the first village sign erected in Devon. The actual column on which the ceramic sign was mounted was constructed from rough blocks of granite quarried from a nearby tor. The sign itself was made from glazed tiles.

The iconic sign stood majestically on its roadside location for nearly 20 years until Hitler posed a threat of invasion. At the outbreak of World War Two, all village signs were removed to confuse the invaders.

The sign new sign currently standing on the green is not the original and is located in a different spot than the first one. This is an authentic antique, vintage postcard of the original sign. This postcard would look great framed or make a nice addition to any collection.

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