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A showcase of London's street nameplates - from the curious to the
ornate. All around London, you can find a remarkable public archive
of lettering in the city's street nameplates. A unique collection
of styles and forms that stretches back to the 17th century, these
little labels hide in plain sight - we use their information daily,
but too often fail to really notice them. And they aren't just
visual anchors, telling us where we are; but temporal anchors too,
telling us where we've come from. This expertly curated collection
documents the most significant, beautiful and curious street signs,
from enamel plates to incised lettering, the simples cast iron
signs to gloriously ornamental architectural plaques. It's a visual
and typographical journey through the history of a great
metropolis. Along the way, the fascinating stories behind these
unassuming treasures are uncovered, revealing where they came from
before being affixed to brick or stone for decades to come. We're
introduced to the iconic nameplates of the City of Westminster, the
stunning tiled signs of Hampstead and the revival nameplates of
Lambeth, as well as the ghost signs of the no-longer existent NE
postal district. London Street Signs is a striking visual record of
our collective history that will appeal to design and history
enthusiasts alike.
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