Victorian signs restored thanks to community effort

Two Victorian-era fingerposts in Surrey have been restored by the local community after they fell into disrepair.

The signposts at the junctions of Spelthorne Lane and Littleton Road, in Ashford Common, and Dockett Eddy Lane and Chertsey Road, in Shepperton, were made in Chertsey in 1900.

Restoration leader Tracy Brown, from Sunbury, said: "It's especially fitting that they are ready in time for Christmas – a gift to our local community and a celebration of saving our shared history and heritage."

The project group now wants to secure listed status for all four historic signposts that stand in the Spelthorne borough.

Craftspeople and businesses in the borough pooled their skills to repair the signage including Bridge Marine which made pointers, the local Men's Shed which made a topper for the Shepperton post, and painting by Littleton Common Residents Association.

Councillor Harry Boparai said: "I'm delighted to see the work that has been done by our community and the fingerposts look fantastic, standing proudly once again."

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