Admit it, we all enjoy sniggering at other people's trivial errors. Hence, we're on the lookout for London's most amusing misspelled signs, and those that have lost letters with unfortunate results. If you've spotted a comedy sign, either leave a comment with a link or email us at [email protected] and we'll share the best.
To get things started, here are 14 gems from the Londonist Flickr pool.
We've been guilty of misspelling this airport, but you'd think TfL would know better. By Bob Bob in the Londonist Flickr pool.Oh dear. Spotted on Hornsey Road by Nico Hogg in the Londonist Flickr pool.We've all heard the old Pancras/Pancreas error, but it's rare to find it on a sign. This one was spotted on Pancras Lane in the City by Tony Harker.Among the light industry on Old Oak Common Lane is this place, which sells tyres and helps boxers. Spotted by Malcolm Edwards in the Londonist Flickr pool.A quartet of errors on Harrow Road, captured by Fin Fahey in the Londonist Flickr pool.Our very own Laura Reynolds captured this spelling mistake. One at first suspects a touch of photoshopping here, but Nic Walker in the Londonist Flickr pool assures us it's genuine.Does this mean that builders carrying hods are barred? By Fin Fahey in the Londonist Flickr pool.We bought this one on impulse. (Sorry, Star Trek joke.) By Misty in the Londonist Flickr pool.If there's one sign where you don't want to lose a letter... By Shona in the Londonist Flickr pool.Spotted in Stratford by Judy in the Londonist Flickr pool.The secrets of City Hall, by greenpiano1 in the Londonist Flickr pool.This Eversholt Street taxi firm can expect a flood of applicants. Spotted by Chutney Bannister in the Londonist Flickr pool.The Stig 2009 summarises how most people feel about Hanger Lane.
