Protecting Neon Signage: A Vital Debate in the UK Parliament +VIDEO
This debate in the UK House of Commons arose out of a campaign spearheaded by Tony Spink and Catherine Spink, of Neon Creations Ltd in…
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Derby City’s symbolic ‘Co-op Cow’ sign to light up again
After it first lit up the skyline in 1955 with its red and green neon lights, the “Co-op cow” sign soon became well-loved – and…
Inside the workshop of Yorkshire neon sign maker who has created items for Disneyland Paris and appeared on Salvage Hunters
Traditional neon maker and restorer, Julia Bickerstaff, is one of a last few remaining neon makers in the UK. Julia Bickerstaff, 58, has made thousands…
Welsh miner’s neon signs still illuminating Soho +VIDEO
To this day, the streets of London bask in the glow of a Welsh miner’s determination to escape the darkness. Richard Bracey, hailing from Mountain…
Del Boy and Jay Blades explore Manchester’s Neon Sign Workshop
Sir David Jason and Jay Blades MBE delved into the captivating world of neon sign manufacturing during a workshop visit in June. The experience provided…
The first neon sign, created by French engineer and inventor Georges Claude.
The first neon sign was created in 1910 by French engineer and inventor Georges Claude. Claude had developed the technology for neon lighting several years…
Nottingham House of Fraser sign catches fire before falling into street +VIDEO
Witnesses have described watching on as House of Fraser’s sign caught fire before falling into the street in Nottingham city centre. Fire crews were called to…
Noble Signs revive a vanishing NYC street art. +VIDEO
If you close your eyes and picture New York City’s most beloved locations, that picture will invariably feature iconic signage, often glowing with neon. But…
Neon – a celebration of a craft that illuminated the sign industry – and still does!
Long-standing ISA-UK member, Butterfield Signs in conjunction with ISA-UK, have been looking back into the history of neon signs. Butterfield Signs are one of the oldest neon sign suppliers in…
Yorkshire sign maker returns to the sign industry with the launch of Neon Works!
The former owner of a Yorkshire sign-making firm has returned to the trade with the launch of Neon Works – an independent business specialising in…