Timothy Noad Calligraphy and Illumination

13/05/2026

My latest Historic Houses Restoration Award has been presented at Castle Howard in front of the fireplace panel I painted as part of the design. It’s on vellum with raised gold letters and took two weeks.

28/07/2025

Wonderful work by my friend and colleague Gillian Barlow and so generous of her and the RHS to include me in the invitation to meet His Majesty at Sandringham.

The RHS has unveiled a new Royal Signature to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III being the charity’s Royal Patron and inspiring many to experience the jo...

06/05/2025

24/12/2023

2023 has been a unique and momentous year so please forgive me for wanting to share a few images of the highlights. I would also like to thank everyone for their support and kindness:

Illuminating Royal Charters with the new Royal arms; contributing to Fortnum and Mason's Coronation branding and window display; teaching lovely people in Japan and visiting amazing places including Himeji Castle; the Coronation, designing the Stole Royal and Crown coin; seeing the Royal Cypher used on the Tower of London, thrones and uniforms; visiting Buckingham Palace with my wonderful family and then as a guest of the King and Queen; receiving the Coronation medal.

17/05/2023

Please join us for an evening with Tim Noad - Wednesday, 24 May at 7 p.m. - St. George's Bloomsbury Church Hall, Little Russell St, London WC1A 2HR

Tim Noad, an SLLA member and a Herald Painter at the College of Arms will be talking about his work for the Royal Family over the years, in particular his recent work related to the accession and Coronation of King Charles III, including his design for the new Royal Cypher.

All welcome!
Entry is free for SLLA members; £5 for non-members. To reserve a place please contact Bridget - [email protected]

29/04/2023

Kept under lock and key at the Tower of London, one of The Royal Mint’s former homes, the Coronation Regalia includes the most precious items in the Crown Jewels Collection 👑

With only one week to go until they arrive at Westminster Abbey, discover more about the coronation £5 coin design which features some of these priceless treasures: https://hubs.li/Q01N48vn0