[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by accribroad

Hi There I have two Calico Print Blocks that belonged to my Dad who work at Broad Oak Printworks until its closure. One has s560 Accrington and Manchester stamped on the back and I wondered if anyone could enlighten me about them or at least direct me to a web site so I can find out if they are useful to a museun etc. I have surfed all over the web but no luck Many Thanks Mary

Block printing was the first method of printing at Broad Oak & Steiners until roller printing came in, those block could be nigh on 150 years old, Haworth Art Gallery has about 5 0r 6.
Some people still use that method of printing today, for specialist work.
I've just done a search, and there are many sites, not just for the wooden block printing but lino printing as well, several firms selling printing inks and tools.
Retlaw.