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?

This is a grade II listed building which was built in 1835 as a one story structure. It has Roman columns at the front with a moulded architrave. The architectural type that is on the façade of this building shows that it was for sign posting or branding. It is made out of stone that makes me think it was built to last and function. There are also large gaps between each wording with a bullet point, which allows it to be read clearly from further away. The letters themselves are uppercase, also block type text which each letter being the full cap height. Canute road was once the main street in Southampton, a busy street, which can only make me think that this was a loved bank for all its time.

Location

Canute Road, Southampton, UK