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?

A merchant mark that sits above a door with a sign saying ‘HOUSE OF SIMON’ Simon Wisdom was an immigrant into Burford in the early 16th century, he rose to become the town’s wealthiest and most influential man. He developed extensive business and farming interests, dominated the town’s civic life for several decades, and accumulated and remodelled several town properties. His merchant’s mark remains visible on a number of buildings throughout Burford in the UK. The sign dates back to 1582. The mark evokes such curiosity, created evidently by hand, this remarkable mark and sign beholds interesting stories that last a lifetime.

Location

The House of Simon, 123 High Street, Burford, UK