Centenary Publication Design For Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Foundry collaborated with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to commemorate 100 years since the passing of Joseph Rowntree. The project included designing a special walking map that guides visitors through York’s key landmarks connected to Rowntree’s life and legacy. The publication celebrates his enduring impact on social reform and philanthropy.
Tags: Celebration, Landmark, Legacy, Map, Philanthropy, Reform
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