![Pop in for a telephone call! (Koufonissia, Cyclades)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/16801478.PublictelphoneagencyKoufonissia_resize.jpg) Pop in for a telephone call! (Koufonissia, Cyclades) |
![The old restaurant captures your appetite (Chora, Amorgos, Cyclades)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801479.RestaurantChoraAmorgos.jpg) The old restaurant captures your appetite (Chora, Amorgos, Cyclades) |
![A good-hearted cafe (Tholaria, Amorgos)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801481.CoffeeshopTholariaAmorgos.jpg) A good-hearted cafe (Tholaria, Amorgos) |
![A Commonwealth Fund - what was it set up for? (Dimitsana, Arcadia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801484.CommonwealthFundDimitsana.jpg) A Commonwealth Fund - what was it set up for? (Dimitsana, Arcadia) |
![Non-specified shop - locals know, however... (Nemea, Korinthia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801485.NonspecifiedNemea.jpg) Non-specified shop - locals know, however... (Nemea, Korinthia) |
![Find anything you like in this General Trade (Nemea)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801486.GeneraltradeNemea.jpg) Find anything you like in this "General Trade" (Nemea) |
![Would you trust a barber whose surname is... Axe? (Nemea)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801487.BarbersNemea.jpg) Would you trust a barber whose surname is... Axe? (Nemea) |
![Cooperative cava - renowned wine is the local product (Nemea)](https://a4.pbase.com/u25/dead_poet/medium/16801488.CooperativecavaNemea.jpg) Cooperative cava - renowned wine is the local product (Nemea) |
![The name of this taverna has faded away... (Goura, Korinthia)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/70/28570/3/16801489.PX0hNZyJ.jpg) The name of this taverna has faded away... (Goura, Korinthia) |
![The New Coffee shop (Volima, Zakynthos)](https://a4.pbase.com/u43/dead_poet/medium/27949125.ResizeofCoffeeshopVolimaZakynthos.jpg) "The New" Coffee shop (Volima, Zakynthos) |
![Grocer's named after the mountain above (Erymanthia, Achaia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u49/dead_poet/medium/35891073.GrocersErymanthia.jpg) Grocer's named after the mountain above (Erymanthia, Achaia) |
![A coffee shop specialising in Greek coffee (Goura)](https://a4.pbase.com/u49/dead_poet/medium/35891075.Coffeeshop2GouraKorinthia.jpg) A coffee shop specialising in Greek coffee (Goura) |
![Not so visible owner's name of this coffee shop (Steno, Korinthia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u35/dead_poet/medium/35891140.CoffeeshopSteno.jpg) Not so visible owner's name of this coffee shop (Steno, Korinthia) |
![This barber's is a... withered Rose (Savalia, Ilia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072528.BarbersSavalia.jpg) This barber's is a... withered "Rose" (Savalia, Ilia) |
![A furnishings factory... (Patras, Achaia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072529.DSC02582.jpg) A furnishings factory... (Patras, Achaia) |
![...and a furnishings store - retailer or competitor? (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072530.DSC02591.jpg) ...and a furnishings store - retailer or competitor? (Patras) |
![Curtains, carpets and rugs... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072531.DSC02588.jpg) Curtains, carpets and rugs... (Patras) |
![...possibly used to equip this old hotel. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072532.DSC02587.jpg) ...possibly used to equip this old hotel. (Patras) |
![Chocolates and sweets outlet of a renowned brand name (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072533.DSC02585.jpg) Chocolates and sweets outlet of a renowned brand name (Patras) |
![Local and imported edible goods... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072534.DSC02584.jpg) Local and imported edible goods... (Patras) |
![...perfectly match the cheese-making products. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072535.DSC02603.jpg) ...perfectly match the cheese-making products. (Patras) |
![Distillery of a local range (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072536.DSC02594.jpg) Distillery of a local range (Patras) |
![Angelo's barrels in this taverna... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072537.DSC02599.jpg) "Angelo's barrels" in this taverna... (Patras) |
![...could be supplied by this cooperage... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072541.DSC02606.jpg) ...could be supplied by this cooperage... (Patras) |
![...ready to be filled with wine tested at this enologist's... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/43149948.EnologistsPatras_resize.jpg) ...ready to be filled with wine tested at this enologist's... (Patras) |
![...while non-drinkers make items for churches and chapels. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072538.DSC02592.jpg) ...while non-drinkers make items for churches and chapels. (Patras) |
![Tools for the cultivation of the land... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072539.DSC02602.jpg) Tools for the cultivation of the land... (Patras) |
![...and construction of fences for its protection. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072540.DSC02612.jpg) ...and construction of fences for its protection. (Patras) |
![Rawhide workshop, barely visible sign... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072542.DSC02598.jpg) Rawhide workshop, barely visible sign... (Patras) |
![...and the leather is turned into shoes... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072543.DSC02601.jpg) ...and the leather is turned into shoes... (Patras) |
![...or other leather goods. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/43149950.LeathergoodsPatras_resize.jpg) ...or other leather goods. (Patras) |
![Seems that this shoemaker... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072544.DSC02613.jpg) Seems that this shoemaker... (Patras) |
![...is the uncle of this one next building. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072545.DSC02615.jpg) ...is the uncle of this one next building. (Patras) |
![Yarn shop - women had the time to knit once upon a time... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072546.DSC02600.jpg) Yarn shop - women had the time to knit once upon a time... (Patras) |
![...and men used to garment at the tailor's... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072547.DSC02611.jpg) ...and men used to garment at the tailor's... (Patras) |
![...but then they turned to ready-to-wear... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072548.DSC02617.jpg) ...but then they turned to ready-to-wear... (Patras) |
![... in joy to the owner of shops like this. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/43149947.Clothing2Patras1_resize.jpg) ... in joy to the owner of shops like this. (Patras) |
![A grocer's with a heir... (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/43149949.Grocers2Patras_resize.jpg) A grocer's with a heir... (Patras) |
![...who needs to have his hair cut at this barbers'. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u16/dead_poet/medium/39072549.DSC02616.jpg) ...who needs to have his hair cut at this barbers'. (Patras) |
![Beer diner with terra brown walls (Kardamyli, Messinia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u49/dead_poet/medium/40869571.DSC02747.jpg) Beer diner with terra brown walls (Kardamyli, Messinia) |
![Even the sign is extemporary at this shoemaker's (Skepasto, Achaia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u34/dead_poet/medium/41336496.ShoemakerSkepasto_resize.jpg) Even the sign is extemporary at this shoemaker's (Skepasto, Achaia) |
![Fresh baked bread... (Rio, Achaia)](https://a4.pbase.com/u17/dead_poet/medium/41630803.BakeryRio_resize.jpg) Fresh baked bread... (Rio, Achaia) |
![...and fresh meat. (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/43149946.ButchersPatras_resize.jpg) ...and fresh meat. (Patras) |
![A caring Union for deaf-mutes, once upon a time... (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/u17/dead_poet/medium/42295109.DeafmutesunionAthens_resize.jpg) A caring Union for deaf-mutes, once upon a time... (Athens) |
![Light machine-works (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/u18/dead_poet/medium/43149951.MachineworksPatras_resize.jpg) Light machine-works (Patras) |
![Good Work at this smithery (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452866.DSC03003.jpg) "Good Work" at this smithery (Athens) |
![Athenian tin can factory (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452867.DSC03011.jpg) Athenian tin can factory (Athens) |
![Wire netting, suitable for fences (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452868.DSC03023.jpg) Wire netting, suitable for fences (Athens) |
![Printery inside gallery (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452869.DSC03008.jpg) Printery inside gallery (Athens) |
![Hatter's materials (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452870.DSC03004.jpg) Hatter's materials (Athens) |
![Wax works by The Bee (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452871.DSC03020.jpg) Wax works by "The Bee" (Athens) |
![Brooms and brushes... (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452872.DSC03015.jpg) Brooms and brushes... (Athens) |
![...to clean this carpenter's from sawdust. (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452873.DSC03016.jpg) ...to clean this carpenter's from sawdust. (Athens) |
![No more suitable name for a spike heels factory than The Steed... (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452874.DSC03007.jpg) No more suitable name for a spike heels factory than "The Steed"... (Athens) |
![...and leather for the shoes. (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452875.DSC03005.jpg) ...and leather for the shoes. (Athens) |
![Stockroom for bobbins... (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452876.DSC03021.jpg) Stockroom for bobbins... (Athens) |
![...and haberdashery. (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452877.DSC03017.jpg) ...and haberdashery. (Athens) |
![Houseware, lamps and polish wax - all for a brilliant house (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452878.DSC03025.jpg) Houseware, lamps and polish wax - all for a brilliant house (Athens) |
![General Trade... (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452879.DSC03013.jpg) General Trade... (Athens) |
![...along with spices and seasoners. (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452880.DSC03018.jpg) ...along with spices and seasoners. (Athens) |
![Almonds, hazlenuts and peanuts to accompany your long drink (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452881.DSC03014.jpg) Almonds, hazlenuts and peanuts to accompany your long drink (Athens) |
![Butter, cheese and cooking fat - many owners... (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452882.DSC03012.jpg) Butter, cheese and cooking fat - many owners... (Athens) |
![...many decades, even for a sole owner! (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452883.DSC03010.jpg) ...many decades, even for a sole owner! (Athens) |
![Unspecified as well, but not rusted (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452884.DSC03022.jpg) Unspecified as well, but not rusted (Athens) |
![Time for a coffee after a hard day's work (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/44452885.DSC03009.jpg) Time for a coffee after a hard day's work (Athens) |
![Instrumental decay (Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/45233973.DSC00027_resize.jpg) Instrumental decay (Athens) |
![A Meeting at this coffee shop (Roviata, Ilia)](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/70/28570/3/46072741.CoffeeshopRoviata_resize.jpg) A Meeting at this coffee shop (Roviata, Ilia) |
![Used to be a bread furnace (Ambelakia, Larissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249666.MoICmnR0.jpg) Used to be a bread furnace (Ambelakia, Larissa) |
![Grocer's (Metaxochori, Larissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249667.Asrg1QHZ.jpg) Grocer's (Metaxochori, Larissa) |
![Excellent dairy products (Tyrnavos, Larissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249668.0ylQMkgb.jpg) "Excellent" dairy products (Tyrnavos, Larissa) |
![Smithery (Larissa, Larissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249670.Q8pwTlkP.jpg) Smithery (Larissa, Larissa) |
![Hunting equipment dedicated to the Goddess of hunting (Larissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249671.TvqEytHy.jpg) Hunting equipment dedicated to the Goddess of hunting (Larissa) |
![Barbers like father like son (Amfissa, Fokida)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249672.muEb0WcZ.jpg) Barbers like father like son (Amfissa, Fokida) |
![Yali Kafene, then Panhellenion, an historic coffee shop (Amfissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249673.2KgGh0js.jpg) "Yali Kafene", then "Panhellenion", an historic coffee shop (Amfissa) |
![Quite an old taverna, too (Amfissa)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249674.rpPIpCQp.jpg) Quite an old taverna, too (Amfissa) |
![Grocer's in yellow (Chrisso, Fokida)](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/70/28570/3/63249675.6E3m5D49.jpg) Grocer's in yellow (Chrisso, Fokida) |
![Atlas-strong wire-netting (Patras)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/70/28570/3/77641964.4bEp0lnj.jpg) Atlas-strong wire-netting (Patras) |
![Coffeegrocer's (Arkesini, Amorgos)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/70/28570/3/77641967.d2AYDVOB.jpg) Coffeegrocer's (Arkesini, Amorgos) |
![Coffee under The Three Plane-trees (Anilio, Ioannina)](https://a4.pbase.com/g6/70/28570/3/77641969.5UBjzV3L.jpg) Coffee under "The Three Plane-trees" (Anilio, Ioannina) |
![For a good night's sleep (Neo Iraklio, Athens)](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/70/28570/3/89957139.PP29Hxr0.jpg) For a good night's sleep (Neo Iraklio, Athens) |
![Iron constructions (Neo Iraklio)](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/70/28570/3/89957140.0h716sA2.jpg) Iron constructions (Neo Iraklio) |
:: Aged shop signs from abroad: stories told in other languages, too ::
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