Plaque

Brilliant Sign Company

Erection date: 2012

Inscription

On this site stood the Paragon Works of the Brilliant Sign Company. Formed in 1888, the company patented the 'brilliant letter' shop sign and in so doing changed the face of the British high street. Production began at the company's brand new Paragon Works in 1907. The factory closed in 1976 when the Brilliant Sign Company ceased trading.
Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group
2012

Site: Brilliant Sign Company (2 memorials)

W12, Stowe Road, Havilland Mews

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Brilliant Sign Company

Signage company. It was named after their concept called the 'brilliant lette...

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Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group

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