THE typeface pioneer who inspired the name of Caslon Primary School will feature in an illustrated history talk in Cradley next week.

Historian Margaret Bradley will detail William Caslon’s early years in Cradley before he moved to London to become an eminent typefounder.

The free talk at Overend Methodist Mission, Banners Lane, next Thursday (Thursday 19 March) at 7.30 pm, will also feature Thomas Foley, ironmaster of Cradley Forge.