The Tower of babel – Shop of the Day 51



April 14, 2015

The Tower of babel – Shop of the Day 51

Roman Road today,and this recently closed printing press in East London.  First opened in 1897 and run by 3 successive generations.  Amongst countless works undertaken even the Suffragette’s handbills were printed here.

Some lovely stories written by ‘Gentle Author’ on ‘Spitalfields Life’ here http://www.spitalfieldslife.com/2010/02/03/gary-arber-printer/

I thought keeping Gary in the picture was quite befitting.

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©Barnaby Barford 2014

 

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April 14, 2015

Barnaby Barford is an artist who works primarily with ceramics to create narrative pieces. He is best known for his work with both mass-market and antique found porcelain figurines, cutting...

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