NEXT EVENTS
Luncheon Meeting of The Wynkyn de Worde Society
Adam Smyth:
The Liveliness of Wynkyn de Worde
Tuesday 13 May 2025, Stationers’ Hall, 12:15 for 12:40pm
Adam Smyth will explore the liveliness of Wynkyn de Worde in the sense that he is present, as a kind of inky personality, not only in his books but also in the print. Furthermore, the way in which Wynkyn de Worde’s books have lived on over the centuries, by connecting with later works, from the sixteenth century to the twenty-first. In both these senses, Wynkyn de Worde continues to have life.
ADAM SMYTH
Adam Smyth is Professor of English Literature and the History of the Book at Balliol College, Oxford. He is also the author or editor of many books, including, most recently, The Book-Makers: A History of the Book in 18 Remarkable Lives (2024, paperback 2025).
The Wynkyn de Worde Society Summer Outing 2025
Antwerp:
Plantin-Moretus Museum
& Project Letter-Kunde
27—29 June 2025
Join us in beautiful Antwerp from 27-29 June and be immersed in printing and typographic history at the world renowned Plantin-Moretus Museum and the amazing collection at Project Letter-Kunde.
It's shaping up to be a fantastic Summer Outing and has been organised to allow you to arrive at your own leisure and stay as long as you like. With this in mind we ask that you arrange your own transport, accommodation and supplementary meals.
FRIDAY 27 JUNE
Arrive during the day and we'll all meet for dinner in the evening.
SATURDAY 28 JUNE
We are at the Plantin-Moretus Museum in the morning for a guided tour and a show-and-tell of the archives held there. In the afternoon we'll visit Project Letter-Kunde, the workshop of Patrick Goossens and his remarkable collection of over 100 presses and printing material. As well as a guided tour there will be demonstrations of the machinery and the opportunity to cast type in a hand mould. To end this busy day we will again enjoy dinner together.
SUNDAY 29 JUNE
Depart on Sunday. This depends on your own travel and accommodation arrangements: Antwerp has plenty to offer, so for those able to stay longer, why not take advantage of this fabulous city and visit many of its museums and attractions?
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Email our Honorary Secretary, Jeremy Tankard at jtankard@typography.net to register your interest and secure a place. The cost is £130 per person which includes entrance to the Plantin-Moretus Museum, transport to Project Letter-Kunde, and Friday and Saturday dinners. Please make your own arrangements for travel to and from Antwerp and accommodation whilst there.
SUGGESTED BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Travel by train is best: Eurostar from London to Brussels Midi and then a connection to Antwerp. Costs vary depending on the time of travelling but allow £250 for a return journey in total. It can be a lot cheaper if you are able to catch the early trains from London.
There are plenty of places to stay in Antwerp covering all budget needs. We looked for ideas near the station and also in the Old Town. Depending on where you wish to stay allow for £150 per night (this suggested cost includes breakfast). It can be cheaper, or a lot more expensive. But working to a total of £550 for travel and accommodation will provide a good idea of what you need to budget for. Please note additional costs including lunches and other attractions.
