Inside St Bride
Inside St Bride
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Inside St Bride with Bob Richardson
Date: 12 June 2019
Time: 6.30–8.30pm
Tickets: £18.50–£22
Location: The Passmore Edwards Room
Have you ever wondered what the collections in the St Bride Library hold beyond its well-known stars including the work of Pouchée, Eric Gill and our phenomenal collection of type specimens?
Then look no further . . .
We would like to invite you to join us for an intimate evening held in our Passmore Edwards room to get a closer look at some of the hidden treasures in the St Bride collection and learn more about them from font of all knowledge, Bob Richardson.
Bob has been working and volunteering at St Bride for over 10 years. During that time, he has come to care for and know the collection inside out (well almost!); and when he comes across something new or interesting, he notes it down in a special little black book.
During the evening, he will be sharing some of the treasures listed in his book and will reveal their stories and history with you. It will be a very special and unique chance to see these items up close in a stunning setting.
Tickets are strictly limited to 30 places so please book well in advance to avoid disappointment. (Price includes one free drink and nibbles).
Organiser
Established in 1891 with a clear social and cultural purpose, St Bride Foundation is one of London’s hidden gems.
Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, St Bride Foundation was originally set up to serve the burgeoning print and publishing trade of nearby Fleet Street, and is now finding a new contemporary audience of designers, printmakers and typographers who come to enjoy a regular programme of design events and workshops.
Many thousands of books, printing-related periodicals and physical objects are at the heart of St Bride Library. Volumes on the history of printing, typography, newspaper design and paper-making jostle for space alongside one of the world’s largest and most significant collections of type specimens. The printed, written, carved and cast word may be found at St Bride in its myriad forms. Architectural lettering and examples of applied typography in many media, together with substantial collections of steel punches and casting matrices for metal types are also held in this eclectic collection. The Reading Room is open to visitors twice a month and on other days by appointment. Although we operate on a cost-neutral basis, it is necessary to charge for some of our services. Details are available by emailing the library team at library@sbf.org.uk.
St Bride retains many of its original features, including the baths, laundry, printing rooms and library. As part of the Foundation’s original mission to provide for the community, many of the building’s unique and characterful spaces are available to hire whether for meetings, weddings or classes.
St Bride also houses the popular Bridewell Theatre, and Bridewell Bar (once the laundry), and hosts a year-round programme of plays, comedy, music and exhibitions.
With some 65,000 visitors a year St Bride Foundation is a major London hub for the creative arts in London. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Venue
St Bride Foundation, 14 Bride Ln, EC4Y 8EQ London
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Inside St Bride
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