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The Wynkyn de Worde Society respects the privacy of its members. Personal data, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and interests are collected from members when they join. This data is kept securely by the Membership Secretary and used solely to inform members of the numerous social events throughout the year which are the very purpose of the Society. Personal data is not shared with third parties nor used for marketing or any commercial purpose as to do so would be against the ethos of the Society. ¶Personal data is retained during the period of membership. It is subsequently deleted from the active list of members although will still be present in the Society’s Archive and the historical published Membership Directories. If members have any questions or concerns about their personal data being held by the Society, they should consult the Membership Secretary.

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Fred Keene – Change in Funeral Details

The time and place have changed. Here are the details:The cremation service will take place on Wednesday 4th March at 2.20 p.m. at Kingston Cemetery & Crematorium, Bonner Hill Road, Kingston, KT1 3EZ.We will be pleased to see you afterwards at Surbiton Golf Club, Woodstock Lane, Chessington, KT9 1UG., to raise a glass to Fred. Family flowers only please, if you wish Donations to Alzheimer’s Society.Sent to Lodge Brothers78 High Street,Esher.KT10 9QS. 01372 463903. ...

Lightboxes & Lettering, Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London E3 2SJ, 17 January to 29 March 2020

This exhibition celebrates the printing industry in East London throughout the twentieth century. It includes historic photographs, oral histories of print workers and printed items, including packaging materials, catalogues and posters advertising political and cultural events. For further information, go to https://bowarts.org/nunnery/lightboxes-lettering.So, 'Get thee to a Nunnery!'Photos courtesy of Justin Hobson...

Fred Keene

We are sorry to announce the death on 1 February of former member Fred Keene, whom many members will remember. Alison, his daughter, has kindly provided the following information about his cremation service:The cremation service will take place on Wednesday 4th March at 2 p.m. at Randalls Park Crematorium, Leatherhead. KT22 0AG. We will be pleased to see you afterwards at Woodlands Park Hotel. KT11 3QB., to raise a glass to Fred. Family flowers only please. if you wish, donations to ...

Leonard Chave

We are very sorry to announce the death on 17 January of Leonard Chave, for many years the Society's archivist. He was a very good friend to many members of the Society and others in the book trade over many years. ...

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