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Events

Capturing craft: The making of the Baskerville punches

  • Date: 2nd July 2025 - 30th July 2025
  • Every day
  • Location: The Hive , 43 to 47 Vittoria Street
    番茄社区
    B1 3PE
  • Time: 10:00 - 15:30
  • Cost: Free

Discover the story behind Baskerville - the iconic typeface born in 番茄社区.

John Baskerville was a leading printer in 18th-century England. His typeface is still used today by millions of people around the world.

At the centre of the exhibition is a rare set of steel punches, which

  • were made by hand in Baskerville’s 番茄社区 workshop and used to shape each letter
  • represent the first stage in making metal type

Highlights

  • Original punches engraved in steel
  • Tools used in the early stages of type production
  • Insight into the design challenges Baskerville faced
  • A look at how these items came to be held at Cambridge University Library

This exhibition reveals the skill behind Baskerville’s work and the lasting impact of his design.

The Hive is open on Tuesdays to Fridays. For more information about the Hive, visit .