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 sign is the most recent find on my typographic tour. In fact, it formed part of a wall mural being painted the day I discovered it! You can see the brush strokes clearly on a freshly plastered wall, forming part of the alleyway entry to Cobden Chambers. The typeface itself harks back to the type forms found on the historic Adams Building only a few short strides away (a former lace factory – built c1800). This is particularly visible in the D. In this way, it provides a contemporary interpretation (using colour and a layering effect) of the city’s historic industrial roots.

Location

Cobden Chambers, Pelham Street, Nottingham NG1 2ED, UK