2017
TQ7407 : The Picture Playhouse sign
taken 8 years ago, near to Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with The Picture Playhouse in this square
The Picture Playhouse sign
Sign for recently opened Wetherspoon pub on Western Road.
Wetherspoon
Founded in 1979 by Tim Martin, Wetherspoon is a large chain of pubs with over 1000 pubs [2018] around the UK, run by JD Wetherspoon plc.
Unlike other large chains, Wetherspoon do not operate their own brewery.
Wetherspoon are known for not playing any music.
According to the company website, the name Wetherspoon came from one of Martin's teachers in New Zealand, while the initials are those of Sheriff J D Hogg from 'The Dukes of Hazzard' TV series.
Wetherspoon also run Lloyd's N� 1 Bars which play music.
Wikipedia Link
Company website Link
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- Grid Square
- TQ7407, 810 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Oast House Archive (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 22 July, 2017 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 22 July, 2017
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TQ 740 074 [100m precision]
WGS84: 50:50.4126N 0:28.2732E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TQ 741 074
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
