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Tythegston Estate Business Plaques
< Back to blog menuSETTING A THEME OF QUALITYTythegston Estate Business PlaquesStone Sign Company was recently contacted by a client regarding some wayfinding signage for their village estate. The Tythegston Estate is a family-run country estate located near...
Van Mildert College Stone Boulders
< Back to blog menuTO LAST THE TEST OF TIMEVAN MILDERT COLLEGE STONE BOULDERSStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client to create two custom stone boulders. We received a request from Van Mildert College, Durham University, to create two bespoke boulder...
A P Webb Plant Hire Ltd Commemorative Stone Plaque
< Back to blog menuBUILT TO LASTA.P. WEBB PLANT HIRE Ltd COMMEMORATIVE STONE PLAQUEStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client who requested a commemorative plaque to mark a milestone in their company’s history. A.P. Webb Plant Hire Ltd. in Stafford...
FAW Welsh Slate Trophies
< Back to blog menuTHE VERSATILITY OF WELSH SLATEFAW WELSH SLATE TROPHIESHere at Stone Sign Company, we are incredibly proud to have worked on a range of prestige stonemasonry projects, including the Welsh Slate trophies we created for the FAW Awards back in 2019....
Commemorative Plaques for Royal Unveilings
< Back to blog menuTHE PRIDE OF STONE SIGNCOMMEMORATIVE PLAQUES FOR ROYAL UNVEILINGHere at Stone Sign Co, we have had the pleasure of crafting many bespoke commemorative plaques for Royal unveilings. From elaborate opening ceremonies to the commemoration of a Royal...
Case Study: Portland Limestone
< Back to blog menuCASE STUDY:PORTLAND LIMESTONEHere at Stone Sign Co, we work with a variety of beautiful natural stones to create our bespoke plaques. Perhaps one of our best loved is Portland Limestone, a beautiful stone that has been used as a popular building...
The Haçienda Custom Plaques
< Back to blog menuTHE UNKNOWN PLEASURES OF GREY GRANITEThe Haçienda Custom PlaquesStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client to recreate the door sign from the famous Manchester nightclub, The Haçienda. The Haçienda was a notorious music venue in...
St Fagans Cattery Custom Business Plaque
< Back to blog menuThe Wonders Of Bespoke DesignSt Fagans Cattery Custom Business PlaqueStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client to create two custom business plaques for the exterior of their building. St Fagans Cattery in Cardiff got in touch with...
How to Plan an Unveiling Ceremony for a Commemorative Plaque
< Back to blog menuA STONE SIGN GUIDEHOW TO PLAN AN UNVEILING FOR A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUEA commemorative plaque can be the most effective way to honour our history, serving as a visible celebration of a building, life, or event. Holding a ceremony for the unveiling...
Case study: 23.5ct Gold Leaf Gilding
< Back to blog menuCASE STUDY:23.5ct Gold Leaf GildingThere is no better way to create a beautifully bespoke plaque than to include pure 23.5ct English gold leaf gilded inscription. Presenting a truly magnificent finish, a gilded business sign or house sign is the...
Which Font Should I Choose for My House Sign?
< Back to blog menuA Stone Sign GuideWHICH FONT SHOULD I CHOOSE FOR MY HOUSE SIGN?Whether you are looking for a simple house number sign or a grand plaque displaying your house name, it is important to ensure that your home can be easily identified. Purchasing a...
The History of Portland Stone
< Back to blog menuA STONE SIGN GUIDETHE HISTORY OF PORTLAND STONE150 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKINGOf all the quality natural materials we work with, Portland Stone may well be the most famous. Used in the construction of many notable buildings across the UK, this...
Logo Engraving for Stone Business Signs
< Back to blog menuA STONE SIGN GUIDE LOGO ENGRAVING FOR STONE BUSINESS SIGNS All businesses know how vital first impressions are. Important clients and prospective employees will see the outside of your office before they see the inside, so why wait until they...
Which Material is Best for a Pet Memorial?
< Back to blog menuA Stone Sign GuideWHICH MATERIAL IS BEST FOR A PET MEMORIAL?It’s never easy to experience the loss of a beloved pet, but finding a way to memorialise your departed friend can be a great comfort. Custom pet memorials, such as those available...
Ronald McDonald House Plaques
< Back to blog menu100% WELSH SLATERONALD McDONALD HOUSE PLAQUESAll of us here at Stone Sign Company were honoured to donate custom room plaques to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. A wonderful charity that operates across the UK, the Ronald McDonald House Charity...
The Beauty of Welsh Slate
< Back to blog menuStone Sign ShowcaseTHE BEAUTY OF WELSH SLATEHere at Stone Sign, we are very familiar with the undeniable beauty of quality Welsh Slate. One of our most popular stone materials, Welsh Slate is a versatile choice for both interior and exterior...
Waltham Parish Council War Memorial Plaques
< Back to blog menuAN HONOURABLE CREATIONWALTHAM PARISH COUNCIL WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUESHere at Stone Sign Company, we were honoured to be asked to create three Welsh Slate plaques for Waltham on The Wolds Parish Council’s War Memorial. The Council originally...
Saint Giles’ Avenue Custom House Sign
< Back to blog menuINTRICATE BEAUTYST GILES' AVENUE CUSTOM HOUSE SIGNStone Sign Company were recently contacted by a client in Australia to create a custom house sign with their own unique design engraved on it. The client had a very specific vision of what they...
How to Fix a Slate Sign
< Back to blog menuA Stone Sign GuideHOW TO FIX A SLATE SIGN Here at Stone Sign Company, a common query we receive from customers is about how to fix a slate sign to the exterior of their house. There are a few different ways to fix your stone or slate house sign...
St Joachim’s Catholic School Slate Plaque
< Back to blog menuSt Joachim’s Catholic Primary SchoolWalsingham Wing commemorative plaqueHere at Stone Sign Company, we were pleased to be asked to create a commemorative opening plaque for the new Walsingham Wing of St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School. The new...
Unusual Shaped Plaques for Homes, Memorials & Businesses
< Back to blog menuA BREAK FROM THE NORMUNUSUAL SHAPED PLAQUES FOR HOMES, Memorials & BUSINESSESIn order to create a truly distinctive plaque, we recommend exploring unique shapes for an eye-catching, exceptional finish. Whether it is a house plaque, memorial...