Three Cockermouth 'Ghost Signs' have been added to a national register created by Historic England.
Ghost Signs are typically historic hand-painted advertising signs preserved on buildings which have since changed use.
"They are an important part of the historic fabric of our high streets and can tell us a lot about our local history," said Phil Campbell, chairman of Cockermouth Civic Trust.
"We have registered three such signs for Cockermouth."
The Jennings advertisement was painted on the rear wall of what was The Railway Hotel.
The hotel welcomed its first guests in 1847 when the first railway station opened for the Cockermouth-Workington line.
The hotel closed in around 1980 and was converted into flats. The sign was repainted by Jennings Bros in around 1993.
"The advertisement has particular resonance for Cockermouth as the Jennings Brewery was located in the town from 1877 until 2022," said Phil.
Another Ghost Sign advertises 'Shoe Warehouse'.
"I believe this advertised Rydiard’s Shoe Shop and is on the wall in the same building of the business that was founded in 1864," said Phil.
"This continued until the 1990s. The advert sits proud of the wall rather than being painted directly on the surface.
"The building now houses two commercial businesses, currently an antique shop and a restaurant."
Fletchers Fearless Clothing advertisement is on the wall of what was originally Fletchers quality clothing shop. This closed towards the end of the 20th century and the shop is now a hairdressers.
The register can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/.
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