Litter Bins

Above & Below: NEWARK: The unique street litter bins of Newark-on-Trent, made of solid metal, and featuring gold embossed depictions of the coins which were minted in the town at the time of the Civil War, 1642 -46

Each bin shows the front and back of a so-called 'Siege Coin'. For an explanation of the wording shown please see the page on this site under Topics Civil War 'A License to Print Money'

Photo: Illustrative image for the 'Litter Bins' page

Above: SOUTHWELL: Southwell Town Council logo on litter bins in Southwell

Photographed October 2013

Above: BINGHAM: A depiction of the Buttercross in the Market Place appears on the town's litter bins (also on their sreet benches)

Photographed October 2013

This page was added by John Farjeon on 16/10/2013.

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