John Jarrold’s Printing Museum

Norfolk-based museum in Norwich. Be sure to check the opening times on their website before visiting.

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10 Nov 18: Maid in Britain: The sensory pleasures of printing and pressing

Mary from Maid in Britain has been in touch — the Rufford Printing Co in Mawdesley, Lancashire helped me produce a booklet – a first for them I think – typeset on the last Intertype machine of its kind ever made and which was in use at the Guardian un … Continue reading “Maid in Britain: The sensory pleasures of printing and pressing”
07 Oct 18: Pressing On: The Letterpress Film – St Bride Foundation

Friends at St Brides are showing Pressing On: The Letterpress Film. 27 October, 6pm to 9pm. More details on the St Bride website.
21 Aug 18: CPHC: Way goose origins

Article from the Centre for Printing History and Culture, on the origins of the word ‘wayzgoose’ to describe a printers’ beano. www.cphc.org.uk
18 Aug 18: TypeTom, Bognor Regis

Tom Boulton runs TypeTom, which includes printing and tuition. TypeTom also has a rather charming online shop. Glamis Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1DQ
06 Jul 18: The Bodleian Bibliographical Press

The Bodleian Library’s Bibliographical Press has both interesting presses (and experiments!) and runs tuition. Their web page shows the equipment available (and types) plus details of courses. Centre for the Study of the Book, Bodleian Libraries, Broa … Continue reading “The Bodleian Bibliographical Press”