Yesterday was bright and sunny in London, momentarily distracting me from the gloom and sadness of world events. So it was good to walk around in the warmth of sun. As I did I noticed that so many people were well, just not here. It was a combination of being glued to their mobiles or texting as the made their way, often walking straight into the road oblivious to the oncoming traffic, while others were just in deep in thought. No one seemed to be aware of the world around them. But I was, every step of the way. Here’s what I saw…
What were they thinking - a typographical walk?
This was not London but Bruges. I tend to snap away wherever I am.
This long gone sign writer's work is still in daily use.
What goes on here?
So this is where he is.
Look up and see our typographical past.
Gill Sans, 70 odd years on and still beautiful.
Even scrappy doorways can be beautiful.
This is not London but Barcelona and lovely with it.