I live in a place called Newton. I am very fond of the name Newton – it was my great grandfather’s English name. I also adore the names of the streets. The neighbourhood centers around one long strip – Karangahape Road (K Rd), and then there’s Mercury Lane, Cross Street, East Street, Pitt Street, Poynton Terrace… So without further ado, here is a selection of type and letters spotted around my favourite neighbourhood:
It pays to keep your eyes open. And look up.
{See part 2 – more Karangahape type – here!}
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You missed ‘Welcomes you’ and ‘OLD FOLKS ASS.’
GREAT POST! yeah, really cool.
What a lovely collection. I need to start blogging where I live a bit. Haven’t in ages. It’ll help me understand my wacky town better. I love signage, we don’t have much older signage here but were known for neon. But you know, I bet if I look I can find some. I’ll look for some cement stuff, it is my favourite. Thanks for inspiration :)
I love hand painted signs so much !
Cool Pix.
I live in Newton too and you’ve inspired me to go exploring with a camera next fine weekend. Thanks!
LOVE this collection and how observant you are, more please!