Along a disused railway line near to where I live is a public house named after the Marquess of Granby. I think the name of the sign is perhaps wrong, his full title is John Manners Maquess of Granby (1721-1770). There are two towns named Granby, one in Canada and the other in Massachusetts, USA. I think the caricature on the sign is about right as he seems to have lost his hair and the wig is flying in the wind. If you would like to read about this gentleman go to Wikipedia UK and search for John Manners Marquess of Granby. Good hunting!
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