Barbour store sign gild by Nick Garrett Signwriting – London’s NGS.

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The Leadenhall market dates back to the 14th century. Originally a meat, game and poultry market, it stands on what was the centre of Roman London.  A number of commercial retailers are also located in the market, including clothes shops and a pen shop , the newest being the Barbour shop, the subject of this article.

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The ornate roof structure, painted green, maroon and cream, and cobbled floors of the current structure, designed in 1881 by Sir Horace Jones.

From 1990 to 1991 the market received a dramatic redecoration, enhancing its architectural character and detail. The redecoration scheme received a special mention in the Civic Trust Awards 1994.

The market is a Grade II* Listed Building, being listed in 1972.

Leadenhall Market formed part of the Marathon course of the 2012 Olympic Games.

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David Wong the director of the market was responsible for putting Andrew Gill of Active Interiors in touch with me regarding the re-paint and new gilding of the 6 main fascia panels in this wonderful heritage landmark.

The deadline was fairly tight and after identifying the font style and forming up the layout in perfect space we arrived on site to commence work brushes in hand.

First task was to clean the fascia and find a good tea maker.

That done as we were surrounded buy such nurturing cafe establishments, we started the rub down with wet dry, taking off the existing gilded lettering which read JIGSAW and painting out with grey.

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