London Street Signs Map

Author: Alistair Hall and Derek Lamberton

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London’s street signs reflect centuries of history through their letters, whether carved in stone, enamelled or tiled. These unassuming signs serve as rich visual markers of the city’s ongoing evolution. Explore London’s most interesting examples as selected by Alistair Hall with this map, including descriptions, an introduction and photography.

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London's street signs reflect centuries of history through their letters, whether carved in stone, enameled or tiled. These unassuming signs serve as rich visual markers of the city's ongoing evolution. Explore London's most interesting examples as selected by Alistair Hall with this map, which includes descriptions, an introduction and photography.

Critic Reviews

“"London has a unique wealth of street signs, and I wanted to share their incredible variety, their stunning lettering, and their fascinating histories. This map showcases the most interesting and beautiful signs I found during six years of wandering the streets and digging in archives."”

About the Author

Alistair Hall is an award-winning graphic designer based in London. Alistair's first book, a visual history of London's street nameplates, London Street Signs was published by Batsford in 2020. He lectures at the School of Art, Architecture & Design at London Metropolitan University, and at Central Saint Martins School of Art.