Talk
Petticoats and Presses: Women printers in 18th century York
28 Feb 2020
Regular hours
- Fri, 28 Feb
- 13:00 – 14:00
Address
- Parkinson Building
- Woodhouse Lane
- Leeds
England - LS2 9JT
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- A number of bus services run from the city centre to the Parkinson Building. Take bus numbers 1, 6, 28, 56, or 97. Ask for the “Parkinson steps” bus stop.
- The galleries are 1.1 miles from Leeds Railway Station. The station is about a 20-minute walk, 15-minute bus ride, or 10-minute taxi ride away from the Parkinson Building.
Event map
Celebrate the female entrepreneurs who printed the first newspaper in York and one of the 18th century's most famous novels at this free lunchtime talk.
About
The 18th century was an exciting time to be in York. New printing houses and bookshops were springing up all over the city. Join Sarah Griffin, Rare Books and York Minster Librarian, University of York, in celebrating the female entrepreneurs who helped put York on the printing map.
Learn more about 18th century York, the fashions, the thrills and the entrepreneurs who set their sights on the upper class society with money to spend.
