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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25 Jan 19: Francis Cupiss Ltd (Cupiss Letterpress)

Francis Cupiss Ltd was started by Veterinary Surgeon Francis Cupiss MRCVS in 1830 who purchased printing equipment to print labels for his veterinary medicines. The company retained the wooden poster type and metal text fonts along with the original Co … Continue reading “Francis Cupiss Ltd (Cupiss Letterpress)”
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. The return of the waygoose Printers like to party, and for over 300 years the industry’s social gatherings have been referre … Continue reading “CPHC: Way goose origins “
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