Geotype Submission

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How does this letter-form communicate its location?

'Burton' - I had never noticed this sign before and I love it.  I have been trying to find out the history of this building and when the sign dates back to but it is seeming quite tricky.  Before Fat Face took over the building it was Dorothy Perkins/ Burton which I found quite funny because this sign looks like it is a lot older than when Burton would have been there, so maybe that is coincidental.  I love the elegance of the type here and how grand it is, especially compared to the modern font that is on most of the new signs.  The type perfectly suits the grandeur of the building and the street it is on, which leads to a cobbled street that takes you to the Castle Hotel.  I would love to see more signs like this.

Location

1 North St, Taunton TA1 1LH, UK