Public Lettering Take a walk in central London and discover history and art through lettering on buildings and signs. From the stately, if awkwardly, lettered facade of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields to the trendy new typeface on King's Cross Station, urban sites are analyzed, critiqued, and occasionally praised by experts in the study of art and design. Get a taste of the last century at the Covent Garden Underground Station, which features three distinct styles dating back to 1906, then go further back into Victoriana at the largest umbrella shop in Europe. Even traffic signs get a fresh look. If you can't make it to the British Library, at least you can admire its elegantly lettered gates online. (in Design Arts)
