The St Bride Library is a wonderful resource for students studying a variety of subjects
from graphic design, history of the book, journalism and much more.
Tours and Workshops
We encourage higher education institutions as well as Lifelong learners to come and
learn about our archives and printing artefacts.
We offer tailor made tours and workshops to fit the needs of each group of visitors. We
recommend that tutors visit the library beforehand to truly understand the breadth of our
collections.
During a 90 minute session, Nigel Roche, the library’s Head Librarian will take your group
on a journey through the history of printing. The lecture (tailored to your relevant area
of study) may include discussion on styles of printing type, construction of a common
press, wooden vs. iron presses, ink making, or an introduction to typography.
Examples from our collections will be used to illustrate the lecture and a presentation of
the processes involved in letterpress printing can be seen.
Pricing
College and Universities
- 2 hour workshop (8-25 people) £5.00 per person
- 4 hour workshop (6-15 people) £8.00 per person
Commercial Users
- 90 minute workshop (5-15 people) £10.00 per person
Tour of St Bride Foundation
- 60 minutes (8-25 people) £4.00 per person
St Bride Foundation subsidise these programmes to keep the cost of each workshop at a
minimum.
There is a variety of events and lectures held throughout the year including exhibitions,
tours, lectures and conferences that appeal to both a national and international
audience.
Further information on upcoming events.
For more information please e-Mail or call Kristina Nilles on 020 7427 4747.