Strange Signs Found in England

See also The Butchery of English. and Fun Signs.

In a laundromat:

Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out.

In a london department store:

Bargain Basement Upstairs

In an office:

Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken.

In another office:

After the tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board.

On a church door:

This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side entrance.)

Outside a second hand shop:

We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain.

Quicksand Warning:

Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be drowned. By order of the District Council.

Notice in a dry cleaner's window:

Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of.

In a health food shop window:

Closed due to illness.

Spotted in a safari park:

Elephants Please Stay In Your Car

Seen during a conference:

For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the first floor.

Notice in a field:

The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges.

Message on a leaflet:

If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons.

On a repair shop door:

We can repair anything (Please knock hard on the door - the bell doesn't work)

Spotted in a toilet in a london office block:

Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.