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 letterforms stand high above silver street, Trowbridge on the original pitman factory. The letterforms looked to be made from metal and attached individually to the building. These give us a look into the once creative, full working town. Behind the medium weighted forms however you see the crumbling paint work showing that sense that production has stopped and the weather has taken its toll. Whoever owned the factory clearly wanted to make a statement with the large lettering but at the same time keep it elegant? Could this point towards what was made within the factory.

Location

Silver Street, Trowbridge, UK