St Bride Library, Print and typography library in Fleet Street, London
The St Bride Library maintains an extensive collection of 65,000 books and pamphlets focusing on printing, typography, and graphic design techniques.
The library began operations on November 20, 1895 as a technical resource center for the printing school and local printing industry professionals.
The institution preserves collections from notable figures including Eric Gill, William Addison Dwiggins, and Beatrice Warde, along with Oxford University Press types.
Visitors need to contact the library before arrival to secure study space in the Reading Room during scheduled open days.
The library holds original punches from the Caslon and Figgins foundries, representing significant elements of British typographic manufacturing history.
Location: City of London
Website: http://sbf.org.uk/library
GPS coordinates: 51.51345,-0.10505
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:49
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