CASLON, William (1692-1766)
Plaque erected in 1958 by London County Council at 21-23 Chiswell Street, Moorgate, London, EC1Y 4SD, London Borough of Islington
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Profession
Typefounder
Category
Industry and Invention, Journalism and Publishing
Inscription
The foundry established by WILLIAM CASLON Typefounder 1692-1766 stood on this site 1737-1909
Material
Ceramic
Notes
Re-erected by English Heritage in 1989 and moved to new position in 2018.