Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster
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The talk Caxton and the printing press in Westminster takes place at St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey. The session examines why Westminster became the home of England's first printing press. Tickets cost £9.38.
Discover why Westminster became the home of England's first printing press.
To mark the 550th anniversary of Caxton setting up his printing press by Westminster Abbey, experts Matthew Payne and Thomas Penn explore why he came to settle there and why it proved the ideal environment for his business to flourish. Find out how Caxton created a network of relationships that stretched from his immediate neighbours, round the Thames, to London – and far beyond.
About Thomas Penn
Thomas Penn is currently working on a life of William Caxton. A historian of the later middle ages and sixteenth century, he is the author of Winter King: The Dawn of Tudor England, and The Brothers York: An English Tragedy. He writes for, among others, the Guardian and London Review of Books, works in publishing and lives in London.
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Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:30.
Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster is held at St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey in London (20 Deans Yd, London, SW1P 3PA).
Tickets for Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster are priced at £9.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster
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The talk Caxton and the printing press in Westminster takes place at St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey. The session examines why Westminster became the home of England's first printing press. Tickets cost £9.38.
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Discover why Westminster became the home of England's first printing press.
To mark the 550th anniversary of Caxton setting up his printing press by Westminster Abbey, experts Matthew Payne and Thomas Penn explore why he came to settle there and why it proved the ideal environment for his business to flourish. Find out how Caxton created a network of relationships that stretched from his immediate neighbours, round the Thames, to London – and far beyond.
About Thomas Penn
Thomas Penn is currently working on a life of William Caxton. A historian of the later middle ages and sixteenth century, he is the author of Winter King: The Dawn of Tudor England, and The Brothers York: An English Tragedy. He writes for, among others, the Guardian and London Review of Books, works in publishing and lives in London.
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WhereSt Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey
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When is Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster?
Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:30.
Where is Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster taking place?
Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster is held at St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey in London (20 Deans Yd, London, SW1P 3PA).
How much are tickets for Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster?
Tickets for Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster are priced at £9.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Margaret's Church, Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster?
Tickets for Talk: Caxton and the printing press in Westminster can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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