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A short introduction to medieval women in bookbinding
What do we know about medieval women bookbinders? Explore the links between women’s handiwork, bookbinding and women involved in the bookbinding craft today
Adventures in print: Telling the story of Mary seacole
The story of Mary Seacole is a fantastic example of women making their way through extraordinary circumstances in the 19th century. Born Mary Jane Grant in 1805 to a Scottish army father and a Creole ‘doctress’ mother, she is famous for using her medical skills to...
What’s the story behind… the Lesbian Line flyer
Find out what a striking flyer can tell us about the connections between printing and LGBTQIA+ history…
The quest for the Norwich Printing Museum’s new home !
Our journey for a new location continues.
The Printing Museum makes an impression at the Norwich Independent Print and Zine fair
The 17th May saw the Norwich Printing Museum host a table at the Norwich Independent Print and Zine fair, featuring a ‘pocket’ Jabez Francis press and much more!
Wishing all the best to Tony, Gerry, Jules and Michael!
In the closing months of 2024 three of our most long-established and hard-working volunteers left us.
New machine coming through: another Vickobold for the Norwich Printing Museum!
The Norwich Printing Museum has recently acquired a new machine, a Vickobold press! Since its donation by the son of the previous owner, it has been rewired and maintained by none other than our own engineering volunteer, Tony Durier. The machine is now up and...
Norwich Printing Museum joins the Wipers Times
1st June saw an intrepid bunch from the Norwich Printing Museum join the Wipers Times event at Great War Huts. Team members were kept busy printing keepsakes on a baby Adana, which were taken away by many of those attending. What is the Wiper's times?The Wipers...
For the benefit of Mr. Kite, on sale now!
What do the Beatles, Victorian circuses and the first recorded Black show-equestrian have in common? Well, the lyrics written by John Lennon, 'For the benefit of Mr. Kite' were inspired by a 19th century circus poster for Norwich lad Pablo Fanque's Circus Royal...
Norwich Printing Museum collection on display at the Marble hall
A display on Norwich’s industrial history including items from the Norwich Printing Museum collection is now open!
Other ways to support the Norwich printing Museum
As a voluntarily run organisation, we depend on your contributions. Why not become a Member or purchase a one of a kind item from our online shop?
Become a Member
Be part of the Museum’s story from £15 a year. Receive special edition prints and an invite to our Autumn party.
Support our shop
Shop for bespoke presents from prints to retro posters. Our latest 2025 calendars are now available to buy!
Become a volunteer
Our volunteers are the backbone of the Museum. With so many ways to help out, you’ll definitely find a welcome on the team!