The Story of Books wants to build a printing press at Baskerville Hall, as part of their printing museum. It's a Dutch press from the 17th century, based on this picture from The Book of Trades by Jan Luyken.
They are looking for volunteer woodworkers to use hand tools to build the press, working with local hardwoods such as beech, oak and ash, and they are also looking for sources of these woods locally. The skill level isn't important - anyone interested can be anything from a skilled craftsperson to someone who wants to learn a skill.
When the press is built, it will be used to print etchings and engravings, and The Story of Books hopes to offer workshops in etching and engraving.
The leader of the project is Roger Gaskell, who recently built a similar press for the Rare Book School in Virginia.
Anyone interested in finding out more should email info@thestoryofbooks.com or visit the Wayzgoose at 20 Castle Street on Saturday 31st March from 10am to 3pm.
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