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Unveiling the sign |
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Blessing the village sign |
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Jonathan Gash talks about his fondness of Coggeshall |
The sign is made of English oak and the two sides depict the wool trade which brought prosperity to Coggeshall. The post has sweet-pea flowers and ears of corn carved on it, a link with the village's seed producing past. It was carved by Gordon Nield, a Braintree woodcarver from a design by Gail Mooney, a well-known artist and Coggeshall parish councillor. The sign was unveiled in March 2000 by Jonathan Gash, the author of the "Lovejoy" books, watched by children from the local school and the good folk of Coggeshall.
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Gail Mooney and Gordon Nield, designer and the carver |
Coggeshall folk get a close-up look at their brand - new village sign |
The old 'Woolpack' inn makes a picturesque backdrop for the sign |
