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Caslon Foundry

1692–1766

Art & DesignErected 1958

The blue plaque for Caslon Foundry — Photograph via OpenPlaques

The foundry established by William Caslon 1692-1766 typefounder stood on this site 1737-1909

Address: 21-23 Chiswell Street, Islington, EC1
Erected: 1958
Known for: Type foundry
Category: Art & Design
Coordinates: 51.52070, -0.08955

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