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Investigating the typographic punches of John Baskerville (1707-75) through heritage science and practice-based research

Bringing together archaeologists, printing historians, heritage scientists, craftspeople, and type designers around the AHRC-funded Cambridge Heritage Science Hub (CHERISH), this project will reconstruct eighteenth-century punch-cutting using a combination of pioneering scientific and artisanal methods that will benefit current industrial and craft applications as well as educational projects.

Industry and Genius: John Baskerville and the beauty of letters, is a short film introducing the life and work of the printer and type founder, John Baskerville.

Presenters: Dr Caroline Archer, Dr Malcom Dick, Martin Killeen.

Executive Producer: Michael Gibbs, History West Midlands.

Thanks to: Winterbourne House & Garden, Bantock House Museum, Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery, Cadbury Research Library, Birmingham Central Library, Film Birmingham.