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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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Susan Shaw

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Susan Shaw. Once a member of the Society, Susan founded the Type Archive in Stockwell, South London, dedicated to rescuing a vast amount of historically important items, machinery and artwork from the letterpress industry. The Guardian's obituary of her can be read here. ...

Reynolds Stone

Many members will be interested to learn of Humphrey Stone's new and long-awaited memoir of his father. A fresh look at the life and work of the artist Reynolds Stone CBE RDI (1909–1979) has long been overdue. He was one of the most distinguished wood engravers of the ...

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...

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We are unable to hold events at Stationers’ Hall and The Art Workers’ Guild at the moment.

Details of future events will be posted as soon as we are able.

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