Westminster lays down sign rules in black and red

03 August 2007

Westminster City Council has bought the copyright to its famous red and black-lettered street signs, in order to protect them against counterfeiters.

Anyone wishing to reproduce the signs must now gain permission from the council, which is now their sole owner for the first time in their 40-year history. Created by Sir Mischam Black in 1967, the enamelled signs have become synonymous with Westminster, marking locations including Carnaby Street, Abbey Road, Baker Street, Whitehall and Downing Street.

Cllr Danny Chalkley, cabinet member for transport and economic development, said: ‘We bought the copyright as we felt we needed to retain an element of control over the signs to maintain Westminster’s image. Anyone wishing to copy them should contact the council as breaches of copyright could result in prosecution and a heavy fine.’

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