Memorials & monuments · London
William Caslon
In or near City of London.
William Caslon — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
William Caslon is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The British Red Cross Museum and Archives offers insights into the history and contributions of the Red Cross. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and access research materials related to the organization's work, particularly during the World Wars.
From the Wikipedia article
William Caslon I (1692/93 – 23 January 1766), also known as William Caslon the Elder, was an English typefounder. The distinction and legibility of his type secured him the patronage of the leading printers of the day in England and on the continent. His typefaces transformed English type design and first established an English national typographic style.
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Background
Description
William Caslon I founded the Caslon Foundry in 1739, based on what previously had been Godfrey Head's (1685–1700). The other half of that business was purchased by John James, son of Thomas James. John James in the period 1716–1764 also built up by purchase what became the leading English type foundry of the 18th and early 19th centuries. He acquired moiety of half of Robert Mitchell and Jacob Ilive in 1740. A later and important purchase was the foundry of Thomas Grover in 1758. James ultimately combined under his own direction nine old English Foundries. John James, William Caslon I and John Baskerville were left by consolidation as the only three representatives of the trade in the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5208, -0.0894
- District
- Islington
- Parish
- Islington, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2Y 9AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.redcross.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8006903267 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: William Caslon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Caslon?
- William Caslon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2Y 9AL), in the parish of Islington, unparished area.
- What is William Caslon?
- William Caslon — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William Caslon?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2Y 9AL.
- Is William Caslon free to visit?
- Yes, William Caslon is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Caslon?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2Y 9AL.