Name: Talking Type
Start: 2025-01-18T16:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-18T17:00:00+00:00
Location: York Centre for Print

Join typefounder and Master Printer Nick Gill for a look at the history, techniques and tools involved in making metal type.
About this Event

Join typefounder and Master Printer Nick Gill for a look at the history, techniques and tools involved in making the fundamental building blocks of letterpress printing: metal type. We will look at the history and technological advancements made through 500 years of printing history, moving from hand work to machine-based casting, and have a unique opportunity to examine historic and contemporary pieces of typefounding equipment.

This talk is free though donations are appreciated to support the Centre.

Address: Peasholme Green, York Y01 7PW

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Our studio is in a former schoolhouse, nestled in the tranquil garden of St Anthony's Hall and overlooked by the city walls. Enter through the double or single gate to the gardens and follow the path to our green front door.

York railway station is within a 20-minute walk and the Peasholme Green bus stops are located just outside the entrance to the garden. Q-Park Shambles is across the road.