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?

Like so many small towns Yeovil high street is struggling from the onslaught of online shopping combined with high rents and business rates, plus the downward trend in people going out to eat and drink. Parts of the centre are particularly run down. This shop went through a phase, a few years ago, of being a variety of restaurants which opened and closed in short succession. It’s now been empty for at least three years and all recent signage has been removed, revealing the ghost lettering from a much older business.

Location

Middle Street, Yeovil, UK