Out and about with the Pocket2 yesterday, I spotted this unusual Armorial on an old building, which is still in use as a shop.I'm left wondering what the original trade was, when the place was new.  Drew a blank on Mr. Goggle.
And for the usual supects, can you guess where I was?  

Those are some unique designs on the armorial.  I've been doing some light research on armorial bearings, specifically ones used by my ancestral Knights during the crusades.  I must say the shield you captured doesn't resemble any of the ones I've seen to date.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-30 03:35
Those are some unique designs on the armorial.  I've been doing some light research on armorial bearings, specifically ones used by my ancestral Knights during the crusades.  I must say the shield you captured doesn't resemble any of the ones I've seen to date.

Apparently, scallop shells are a common emblem, but l don't know what they signify.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-30 03:50
Apparently, scallop shells are a common emblem, but l don't know what they signify.

Per this website scallop shells mean:

Frequently appearing as an inanimate heraldic charge, the escallop shell initially served as an emblem for pilgrims. From this early usage derived its later employment in heraldry, as a sign of long voyages to distant lands. It symbolized piety, victory and warrior spirit.

Still leaves mystery about the origin of that particular shield.

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-30 04:32
Per this website scallop shells mean:

Frequently appearing as an inanimate heraldic charge, the escallop shell initially served as an emblem for pilgrims. From this early usage derived its later employment in heraldry, as a sign of long voyages to distant lands. It symbolized piety, victory and warrior spirit.

Maybe it was a medieval Travel Agent's shop

No faintest idea!

Blériot53 Posted at 11-30 04:46
Maybe it was a medieval Travel Agent's shop

That might be stretching it a bunch.  

Montfrooij Posted at 11-30 07:50
No faintest idea!

It may remain a mystery

Blériot53 Posted at 11-30 23:38
It may remain a mystery

You have the key

Top right,   are they roundels?

DAFlys Posted at 12-1 01:33
Top right,   are they roundels?

I guess so, or rings.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-1 01:41
I guess so, or rings.

I couldn't find any info about rings.  

DAFlys Posted at 12-1 01:53
I couldn't find any info about rings.

I'm mystified too.  Any thoughts on where i was?  

Blériot53 Posted at 12-1 04:03
I'm mystified too.  Any thoughts on where i was?

I would say that without any reference to location data thats pretty impossible to guess.   Maybe if the entire building was on display.

DAFlys Posted at 12-2 00:38
I would say that without any reference to location data thats pretty impossible to guess.   Maybe if the entire building was on display.

That image is unfortunately stuck on the hard-drive (chip) of my dead laptop
Hoping to have the device to retrieve it, in the post soon.
Meantime, here is  a shot from another source.

DAFlys Posted at 12-2 00:38
I would say that without any reference to location data thats pretty impossible to guess.   Maybe if the entire building was on display.

That image is a dead give-away

Blériot53 Posted at 12-2 00:48
That image is a dead give-away

Then I really have no idea.   But one idea,   could it be Whaley Bridge?

DAFlys Posted at 12-2 01:08
Then I really have no idea.   But one idea,   could it be Whaley Bridge?

You're in the right county, but you need to go further afield.
What do the best cooks do?  

Blériot53 Posted at 12-2 01:15
You're in the right county, but you need to go further afield.
What do the best cooks do?

Hahahaha,   I initially thought stock.  but there isn't one in Derbyshire,  so Im going with this place

DAFlys Posted at 12-2 01:35
Hahahaha,   I initially thought stock.  but there isn't one in Derbyshire,  so Im going with this place

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That's the one. On the way to a Geocache at the church up the hill behind it.

Blériot53 Posted at 12-2 10:48
That's the one. On the way to a Geocache at the church up the hill behind it.

I have to laugh at myself,  from a simple clue of what are chiefs good at to finding the front of a building from the towns name.      My first thought was the shambles in York but the street view shot doesn't reflect how narrow that is.

DAFlys Posted at 12-2 11:39
I have to laugh at myself,  from a simple clue of what are chiefs good at to finding the front of a building from the towns name.      My first thought was the shambles in York but the street view shot doesn't reflect how narrow that is.

I almost gace you the clue" Pudding or Tart?"  

Blériot53 Posted at 12-2 13:04
I almost gace you the clue" Pudding or Tart?"

Still from a town name to find the property.     wasnt bad.

DAFlys Posted at 12-3 01:58
Still from a town name to find the property.     wasnt bad.

Have a Gold Star

Blériot53 Posted at 12-3 02:21
Have a Gold Star

thanks Mr B.