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?

The foundation stone for the pier was laid on 20 July 1903 by HRH Prince of Wales. The stone represents a historic time in Falmouth when the town stopped being known for only being a poor fisher's village and started expanding into a tourist destination. Paint on the stone isn't the most durable, but it is the most economic option for a town that was still recovering from the decline in trading as well as investing money in pleasure boats and developing the docks and railway station.

Location

Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth TR11 3DF, UK