It’s A (Neon) Sign! 10 Places To See The Lights
Neon just makes everything look so much sexier doesn’t it?! Neon was discovered in 1898 by the British scientists Willian Ramsay and Morris W. Travers (give a point to us Brits), and since it’s become increasingly popular, especially with the advent of Insta and the ability to grab a snap posing next to the signs. Neon signage was in fact an important cultural phenomenon in the United States, which is why we see neon whizzing about on billboards and in busy city scapes.
There’s no denying that we love neon, and if you slap any word up on the wall and in neon it’ll be enticing, no matter its meaning. So, we had a lightbulb moment and decided to scope out all of the London eateries/bars/cafes championing neon signage…
God's Own Junkyard
The King/ Queen/ Prince and Princess of neon, God’s Own Junkyard in Walthamstow is a funky art store featuring colorful neon, lightbulb signs and other eclectic pieces with a whole load of neon thrown in.
Where: Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall St, Walthamstow, E17 9HQ
Website: www.godsownjunkyard.co.uk
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