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SUMMARY:In search of Emery Walker: tales from the riverbank an illustrated talk by Simon Loxley
DESCRIPTION:We take a look at Emery Walker (1851-1933)\, the ‘Universal Samaritan’ of England’s Arts and Crafts and private press movements of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries\, which were both propelled and led by the remarkable creative hub on the north shore of the River Thames at Hammersmith\, in which Walker was a principal player. Among his many contributions and influences\, he was the vital component in William Morris’ late career flourish\, the Kelmscott Press\, and the co-founder of the Doves Press. \nSimon Loxley is a graphic designer and writer. He was the founding editor and designer of the St Bride Library journal \, Ultrabold\, (2006-2021). His book Emery Walker: arts\, crafts and a world in motion\, was published by Oak Knoll Press in 2019. \nThere is no charge for admission\, and non-members are welcome. The Library has disabled access. \nSimon Loxley’s Publications:\n\nType: the secret history of letters\, 2004\, I.B. Tauris/Bloomsbury\n\nPrinter’s Devil: the life and work of Frederic Warde\, 2013\, David R. Godine\n\nBelieve Me\, I Am: selected letters of Frederic Warde\, 1921-1939\, 2015\, self-published\n\nType is Beautiful: the story of fifty remarkable fonts\, 2016\, Bodleian Library Publishing\n\nEmery Walker: arts\, crafts and a world in motion\, 2019\, Oak Knoll Press\n\nA Geography of Horror: the ghost stories of M.R. James and the Suffolk landscape\, 2021\, extended edition 2024\, self-published.\n\nDetails for further meetings in 2026 will be available shortly. \nAll meeting events are held in Saffron Walden Library except where stated. There is no charge for admission and non-members are welcome. The Library has disabled access. \nWhen meetings are announced as being “via Zoom”\, GLS Members will be sent a Zoom invitation via the GLS email gibsonlibrary1832@gmail.com ; Members can also contact Peter Walker via the Library if they do not have email.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/in-search-of-emery-walker-tales-from-the-riverbank-an-illustrated-talk-by-simon-loxley/
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SUMMARY:Autumn Poetry Evening\, with Hannah Walker
DESCRIPTION:This event will be in the same format as before with “Open Mic” sessions. Come early at 7:15pm to book your place if you would like to read something. The theme is loosely Autumnal with nature\, bonfires\, longer nights and cosy evenings all there to celebrate. (nb. Readings should be no longer than 8 minutes)  So come join us for an enjoyable experience whether you wish to read or simply listen\, you are very welcome.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/autumn-poetry-evening-with-hannah-walker/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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SUMMARY:Exploring historic bookbindings with David Pearson
DESCRIPTION:David Pearson has recently distilled the fruits of many years of research into bindings into two books\, Cambridge Bookbinding 1450-1770 (2023) and Bookbindings: an illustrated history (2026). In this illustrated talk he will set out what we can learn from bindings and the questions we should put to them\, drawing on his books and also on examples to be found in the Gibson Library.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/exploring-historic-bookbindings-with-david-pearson/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Apothecary with Margaret Willes
DESCRIPTION:In her recent book Nature’s Apothecary Margaret selected one hundred plants and showed how they have been used medicinally and socially over the centuries. Her talk will concentrate on a few of these\, with illustrations from John Gerard’s herbal of 1597. Gerard’s publisher\, John Norton\, was so delighted when he had printed copies that he had one hand coloured and presented it to Sir Thomas Bodley for his new library in Oxford. Some of these illustrations will accompany her talk. Some of the Gibson Library’s Herbals will be on display on the evening of the talk. \nMargaret was the Publisher for the National Trust until the organisation decided to relocate to Swindon\, and she decided to retire and to write books. Her first book was Reading Matters: Five Centuries of Discovering Books\, and books sit at the heart of her subsequent titles\, including A Shakespearean Botanical\, where the beauty of the playwright’s lines are married with exquisite illustrations from John Gerard’s herbal of 1597. More of these illustrations from Gerard’s herbal also feature in her most recent book\, Nature’s Apothecary.
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/natures-apothecary-with-margaret-willes/
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SUMMARY:Twelfth Night or What You Will with Perry Staker
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Twelfth Night for a talk by Perry Staker as she takes a look at one of Shakespeare’s much-loved plays – a romantic comedy about mistaken identity\, a messy love triangle\, and a chaotic household prank.  She explores some of the many productions of the play demonstrating how it lends itself to so many different and varied interpretations.  And her talk will be followed by another opportunity to sample a Twelfth Night cake!
URL:https://gibsonlibrary.org.uk/event/twelfth-night-or-what-you-will-with-perry-staker/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Library\, 2 King St\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1ES
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