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Shining a light on Poole's 'Ghost Signs'

Reporter George Sharpe takes to the streets of Poole with local historian Jenny Oliver to find out more about 'Ghost Signs'; faded adverts and shop signs that can be seen on our high-streets.
Historic England is trying to shine a light on these painted signs of the past and has launched a campaign to catalogue their whereabouts. CEO of the organisation, Duncan Wilson, explains how it can help protect some listed buildings in the UK.

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