Being John Baskerville - SOLD OUT waiting list only

Ben Waddington

Fri 19 Sept | 12 30pm

120 mins including archives visit

£0-11

Meet at the entrance to Saint Martins, Edgbaston Street B5 5BB

John Baskerville is Birmingham’s great lost hero. Through the 18th century, he was successful in the business of industry and design, with his influence still felt today. Yet his presence is barely seen in his adopted home town and the larger arc of his story untold. However, the clues are there if you know where to look…and who to ask. This two-hour guided tour takes in locations, art and artefacts associated with the city’s most eminent printer, type founder, paper maker, japanner, grave stone carver and free-thinker. The walk ends at the Library of Birmingham's Wolfson Centre, where a small selection of Baskerville's books, artefacts and printed material will be on display.

Thanks to Peter Doré for facilitating access to the Library of Birmingham archives.

Footwear suitable for urban walking and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.

Accessible route.

Please see the Walk Info page to get the best out of the event.