Sonning Towpath

This sign is made out of wood and has the directions carved into it and then painted over in white. It is interesting to see the different fonts that have been used along with the change in arrow design. I suspect the public footpath part of the sign was added at a different date to the rest.The towpath was originally intended for horses or humans to tow a boat, usually a barge, to distribute goods. This was before the industrial revolution when engines were fitted to boats.

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