Osborne bull Osborne bull The Osborne bull () is a high black silhouetted image of a bull in semi-profile. Nowadays the conservation of the bulls is handled by the family of Félix Tejada. The Osborne sherry company (founded by Thomas Osborne Mann in 1772) erected large images of bulls starting in 1956 to advertise their "Brandy de Jerez". The images were black (with the brand ""Veterano"" in red on it) advertising boards located near major roads throughout Spain. The original image was smaller and slightly different in design. The current larger image was created to comply with a law that prohibited advertising
The Bull of Navan is traditional in Norman towns that 3 streets converge in the market square. The front of the bull however is only visible from the main road, a fact which prompted significant criticism. The image of the bull and its location is significant to the history of Navan. From the 17th century onwards, Navan was an important market town and commercial centre. It was in the market square that livestock fairs were held. On a predetermined day every week, local farmers would sell their animals and other country produce in the market square. This activity was a significant part of the