The Village Sign
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Many signs were erected in 1953 to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II and the Festival of Britain. It was a time of celebration and looking forward to a brighter future after the Second World War.
The village of Brooke choose a sign with the top being a representation of a beacon, symbolising their hope for a brighter future.
Below the name is a shield with the crossed keys of St Peter, patron saint of the village church. The sign was designed by Mr H. A. Miller, and carved by Miss J. M. Q. Barber of Roughton. The gilding was by Mr A. H. Thirtle and Mr A. Jones, and the corner plot it sits on was donated by Mr & Mrs E. Mackintosh.