London Scribes Calligraphy & Design

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London Scribes Calligraphy & Design By Appointment to
HRH THe Prince of Wales
Calligraphers
London Illustration, digital graphic design and high-quality printing services are also provided.

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London Scribes, first established in 1992 by Craig Poland-Smith, uses time-honoured materials and classic styles to provide traditional calligraphy. With skills honed over 13 years of practice, current Company Director and head calligrapher, Jenny Collier, creates handwritten pieces for a wide range of clients. Using classic dip pens, traditional inks and the highest quality stationery London Scribes enhances events, visual communication and personal correspondence for our clients. Providing many writing, printing and stationery services - designing and writing invitations, placement cards, signage and handwritten menus and more; artistic inspiration and ideas are brought to life with a personal touch and the craft of hand calligraphy. A bespoke London Scribes typeface has been created to complement the classic italic handwritten style so larger projects can be realised in shorter timeframes and at reduced cost. Additionally, original watercolour and gouache paintings are used exclusively for London Scribes and their clients – producing cards, invitations, decorations and personalised stationery made with 100% post-consumer waste paper. Based in central London to be nearby many of our clients and suppliers, London Scribes are committed to best practice, sustainability and reducing emissions in all we do.

Walk down St. James’s Street and you’ll come across one of the oldest family businesses in existence. Look in the window...
27/04/2026

Walk down St. James’s Street and you’ll come across one of the oldest family businesses in existence. Look in the windows this week and you might spot some calligraphy too... 
 
I am honoured to be working with The Creative Dimension Trust, an amazing charity who have recently announced HM The King as Patron. They introduce craft skills to young people with free workshops taught by professionals and help build the next generation of craftspeople.  
 
They’ve taken over the windows at Lock & Co hatters, home of esquisite millinery since 1626 - celebrating their 350th anniversary this year (more on that soon...)  
 
London Scribes will be offering a course through TCDT later this year; teaching classic italic calligraphy and I encourage anyone with teens looking for something creative to do to look into their wonderfully varied offering.  
 
It was a pleasure to write up these ‘ribbons’ to wind around the hats adorned with enamelling, passementerie, embroidery and more made by TCDT students. ✍🏻

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