This interdisciplinary research project will make a substantial contribution to the history of printing technology, whilst ensuring it is a living process that will continue into the future. At its heart is the exceptional collection of typographic punches designed, cut, and used at the Birmingham workshop of England's foremost printer, John Baskerville (1707-75). Funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council, experts in Jewellery and Printmaking at Birmingham City University are collaborating closely with University of Cambridge.
BCU and the University of Cambridge join forces to unlock Baskerville typeface secrets
Demystifying the work of John Baskerville, the Birmingham inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionised the world of printing, is one of the key objectives of this research project led by Birmingham City University (BCU) and the University of Cambridge (UoC).
Centre for printing history and culture
The Centre for Printing History and Culture is a joint initiative between Birmingham City University and the University of Birmingham and consists of researchers, heritage professionals, librarians and practitioners. It seeks to encourage research into all aspects and periods of printing history and culture, as well as education and training into the art and practice of printing.
Craft Cultures Research
Craft Cultures provides an inclusive forum to explore the multidisciplinary characteristics of craft and its praxis, and is led by project Co-Investigator Dr Ann-Marie Carey, Associate Professor in Jewellery.
School of Jewellery
Vittoria Street
Based in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, the internationally renowned School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University is the largest in Europe, with unrivalled facilities and expert staff. Check out the exhibition spaces to see the work of our talented jewellery, gemmology and horology students.