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The home of rare, remarkable, and rediscovered things

A library. An archive. A theatre. A print workshop. A community. St Bride Foundation is many things to many people. What will it be to you?

One of the world’s most
remarkable print, typography and design collections

Books

Over a kilometre of books and pamphlets on printing, typography, and design.

Journals and Magazines

Giving an insight into how printers and designers have explained themselves.

Archives and Objects

Discover the objects and archives of those who moved printing, and design forwards.

Type Specimens

Trace history through the catalogues that type foundries showcase their work in.

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Bridewell Theatre & Bar

The Bridewell Theatre has been running since 1994 in what was once a swimming pool. Come along to one of our evening performances, taking in a pre show drink in our Theatre bar.

Bridewell Theatre & Bar

The Bridewell Theatre has been running since 1994 in what was once a swimming pool. Come along to one of our evening performances, taking in a pre show drink in our Theatre bar.

  • 3rd - 7th November 2026

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We opened in 1891 for the local print trade. Today we're here for everyone to experience the power of print, design and performance. Explore our collection, learn something new, or find space to create.

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