Geotype Submission

The Geotype project charts the rich history of lettering and type forms that have established the identity of cities and towns around the world. Explore the map

How does this letter-form communicate its location?

A ghost-sign on what’s now a self-catered accommodation building. It is unclear what it would have stood for, however, due to the high density of air raid activity in the North-East, and nearby war memorials, it could potentially stand for ‘Air Raid Precautions’, set up around the time of the war to protect civilians. It seems to be either hand painted or stencilled and uses a simple serif typeface, giving it an ‘official’ look.

Location

42 High Street, Carrville, Durham DH1 1AS, UK