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New Memorial to Edward Johnston

A splendid new memorial to Edward Johnston, creator of the typeface still used on the Tube, is being unveiled at Farringdon station on Monday 24 June. The unveiling is open to all. Here is the timetable:12.30 Gather at Farringdon Station.12.45 Brian Woodhead, Customer Service Director, TFL, to formally welcome everyone to the event.12.50 Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman Network Rail, to present background to the project.12.55 Andrew Johnston to present a brief history of his grandfather and his ...

Maurits Enschedé

We are sorry to report the death, at the age of 93, of Maurits Enschedé of the famous Dutch printing company which shares his name. Maurits joined the Wynkyn de Worde society in 1966. As well as being a valued member, he will be remembered by many for his witty 1995 talk on banknote printing. The text of that talk can be read here. ...

Members’ Page Working Again

I am pleased to announce that the Members’ Page is working again. There are plans to make it much more useful in future. In particular, you will be able to use an online booking form in future (I hope). ...

Peter White

We are very sad to report the death of Peter White, someone it was always a pleasure to bump into at Wynkyn de Worde events. He will be sorely missed. If any member would like to go to the funeral, please contact the Hon. Sec. for details. ...

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Wynkyn de Worde Society

Privacy Statement

New Memorial to Edward Johnston

Maurits Enschedé

Members’ Page Working Again

Peter White

Members-Only Buffet Luncheon

18 July at 12.15 p.m. for 12.45

Stationers’ Hall

Ave Maria Lane

London ec4m 7dd