A pub sign which is part of Banbury's history has been restored to its rightful place.After nearly two years away, the famous overhanging sign at the Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn has been restored, with Banbury Mayor Tina Wren doing the honours and unveiling it to a crowd of guests including Hook Norton Managing Director James Clarke and customers.
The sign, which stretches out into the middle of Parsons Street, was taken down nearly two years ago when it was deemed to be unsafe has finally been replaced with a new design which is based on the pub’s original sign.
Mayor Tina Hughes said Hook Norton’s restoration of the sign has helped revitalise the street. It looks fantastic.
Hook Norton’s Managing Director James Clarke said: “We take pride in our pubs and it was a privilege to work with local craftsmen to make this new sign.”
Pictured are Tony Puddifoot, Nia Weir, Jaime Durno, John Pretorius,Yvonne Roberts and Dot Puddifoot
