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I saw this rather odd news story on the BBC News today:

Is the Phantom Framer creating art by beautifying street signs in south-west London with picture frames?

Read more:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-32348160

That's not cheap moulding he's using.

Heard of guerilla gardening where people sneak out at night and plant trees, but never guerilla framing.

I like them

But why the need for anonymity?

Why not let people know who/where he is and get more customers ?

It does sound like a publicity stunt -- perhaps there is more to follow...

I'm guessing the anonymity is because the powers that be see it as criminal damage and would love to give somebody a fine or jail.

Hasn't done Banksy any harm

Council are quite happy to give licences for ugly repetitive hoardings, presumably they receive a fee? The frames will naturally deteriorate and when they become unsightly then is the time to remove them.

Up here in Scotland the Duke of Wellingtons Stature in Glasgow is a prime example of Councils ethos.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g ... t-24907190

Perhaps all the members of FF should dig out that length of moulding that has been at the back of the store for years, probably destined for the council tip and FRAME A SIGN !

Its a entertaining story, if you are on twitter then follow him on @Phantonframer for the latest updates!

This is a great story, well done to the phantom framer for generating a lot of interest and coverage on social media and in the media.

ITV story: http://www.itv.com/news/2015-04-22/meet ... eddington/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phantom- ... 8553237530

and on twitter: https://twitter.com/PhantomFramer

Does he measure up at a previous visit.

Is he still active?

Any formumer live in Teddington ?

That's where "Two Ton Ted" is from (he drives the baker's van)

I framed a sign and referenced the phantom framer. This one sits outside my workshop and has led to a fair bit of positive PR.
https://twitter.com/pictureframerml/sta ... 9103143936
I agree that we should all do it with old moulding lying around. This moulding isn't particularly exciting but it still looks good on a sign.
It's been up for a month now and still looking good.

Roboframer wrote:That's where "Two Ton Ted" is from (he drives the baker's van)

That's where Keith gets his cocoa three times every week.

This is a great idea
does anyone remember the Phantom Flan Flinger?
has he moved on into framing?

maybe this guys mum is Sally James!

An update

I have a friend living in Teddington/Richmond area who noticed the framed signs. He has today told me >>>
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Clearly, it generated a lot of interest within the framing community, and within the Teddington population. Richmond council however removed most frames (as I guess they don't want people to take the framed signs), and I believe the Phantom framers were actually from the framing shop on the high street. Hardly a surprise. Has he identified the correct framer ?
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Is Teddington now a conservation (framing) area?

Finally revealed as IS IT ART - the framer in Twickenham

http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.c ... tom_Framer_/