The Wool Shop Ghost Sign: A Love Letter to Knitting & Vintage Typography

Hidden on Nottingham Road in Loughborough, The Wool Shop ghost sign is a beautifully faded relic of the past. Once home to a local wool merchant, this hand-painted sign has outlasted the shop itself—so I’ve reimagined it as a bold, limited-edition A3 Risograph print. Inspired by my love for knitting, ghost signs, and typography, this print brings a piece of Loughborough’s history back to life.

Hey, friends! I’m beyond excited to introduce you to the very first print in my year-long ghost sign series – the Metcalf & Co. riso print! This A3 beauty is inspired by Hucknall’s own historic ghost sign and marks the start of a 12-part journey through faded hand-painted ads from the past.