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Robin May · December 8th 03, 04:54 PM posted to uk.transport.london

(Michael Gamer) wrote the following in:
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"Richard J." wrote in message
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Joe wrote:
Why are some signs at St. James' Park spelled St. James's Park
and some spelled St. James' Park. I'm quite surprised they
didn't notice it when they were put up ages ago.

AFAIK there is only one incorrect "St. James' Park" sign
(eastbound, near the front of the train, by the stairs).
Considering that the LU HQ is above the station, it's remarkable
that the sign has never been replaced.

I was at St. James's Park this past Friday, and found the sign in
question. and I was quick to notice that it is NOT IN THE CORRECT
TYPEFACE.

By looking at the apostrophe (') I assume it not to be any of the
Johnston fonts that have been used over the years.

That's what the original Johnston apostrophes look like. It's also what
they look like in the P22 Johnston Underground font that you can get
for use on computers. The apostrophes more consistent with the use of
the 'diamond' to dot the letter i are found in New Johnston, the font
currently used by TfL.

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message by Robin May, but you can call me Mr Smith.
Enjoy the Routemaster while you still can.

Another high quality lesson from Robin May:
Your and you're are different words!