A barber's pole is a type of sign used by barbers to signify the place or shop where they perform their craft.

In 1745 the Barbers and the Surgeons went their separate ways. The Barbers retained the Hall, the silver and much of the treasure; the surgeons founded the Company of Surgeons, forerunner of the Royal College, and kept the eponymous lectures and scholarships.

Bespoke barbering services refer to personalized hair cutting and grooming experiences tailored to the unique needs and preferences of individual clients. These services are typically offered by skilled barbers who specialize in providing customized haircuts, shaves, and other grooming services to discerning clients.

Besides providing grooming services, barber-surgeons regularly performed dental extractions, bloodletting, minor surgeries and sometimes amputations. The association between barbers and surgeons goes back to the early Middle Ages when the practice of surgery and medicine was carried out by the clergy.