Alphabet Soup

A Community Art Project by Naomi McArdle and Andrea Moore

Do you have old photographs of Birr’s traditional signs? Shopfronts, murals, hand-painted signs, or even faded lettering in the background of family snaps?

We’re on the lookout for images of Birr’s visual history as part of Alphabet Soup, a new creative project celebrating the town’s unique heritage in typography and signwriting. The final work will be unveiled during Birr Vintage Week & Arts Festival 2025.

Traditional signs carry stories of local businesses, craftspeople, and community life. They reflect the town’s character and charm. Every photograph will help us rediscover and honour this part of Birr’s identity. Even a small glimpse of a sign in a photo could be just what we’re looking for.

If you’ve got photos, no matter how old or worn, we’d love to see them!
Email: projectbirrvintage25@gmail.com

Help tell the story of Birr, one letter at a time!