British Association of Paper Historians
Society for the preservation of the history of paper, paper makers, paper mills and watermarks.
The story of this famous brand is more interesting than you would expect. Historian Michael Stanyon delivers this informal presentation with lots of opportunity to ask questions. Ticket price includes a fish and chip supper. Tea and coffee will also be served. Please be aware there is a single flight of stairs and no lift to …
We are delighted to be holding our Annual Conference in the centre of Oxford at New College, founded 1379 and with magnificent buildings and gardens. We recommend early booking to attend this year’s conference. We are planning visits that will include the Oxford University Press and the Bodleian Libraries, with Marinita Stiglitz Head of Paper …
Find out how the railways transformed the local area. Presented by Michael Stanyon, historian, and the person responsible for the formation of the Apsley Paper Trail archive. An informal and interesting talk with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.. Ticket price includes a fish and chip supper. Teas and coffee will also be served. Please …
We shall visit the Conservation Studio, the Reading Room and their 8th floor terrace with magnificent views over London. They will also be looking out some choice material for us to see. Lambeth Palace has a lovely large garden and next door is The Garden Museum housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth and …
Factual and anecdotal presentation by two former paper mill firemen and members of the Frogmore Paper Mill Heritage Fire Brigade. Peter Hailes and Paul Sturman have a knowledge not just of fire, but of the history of the area which will astound you. Paul is a fourth generation fireman once based at Home Park paper …
The Wallpaper History Society is pleased to invite wallpaper and design enthusiasts to an online talk ‘The Life of Wallpapers: The Huard Collection at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum’ by Emily Banas, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. Emily will share unique insights into …
Once again we have booked the Farringdon Room at St.Bride Foundation for our popular Spring Meeting. Please note this is a Tuesday not our usual Wednesday. When the late Alan Crocker was Chairman, he started the Spring Meeting as an opportunity for members to present topics related to paper in some way, however tenuous, that …
After eleven years we are returning to Exeter and we will be staying at the Mercure Rougemont Hotel situated in the heart of the city. We will visit Devon Valley Mill and plan to visit Exeter Cathedral (founded c.1050) and Museum. We have presentations from: Peter Bower: Subject TBA Phil Crockett: “The building of Devon …
We have booked the Farringdon Room at St.Bride Foundation for our popular Spring Meeting. Please note this is a Tuesday not our usual Wednesday. Holding the meeting on a weekday seems to work well for members and helps with cheaper train fares. We plan to start at 11am with coffee and finish at 5pm with …
At very short notice, we have been informed that our BAPH member, Elaine Cooper, has her work as part of the Exhibition: 和紙WASHI: The Artistic Spirit of Japanese Paper | Embassy of Japan in the UK. Please note that the exhibition finishes on 28 July, please see website for further details.
The 38th Biennial Congress of the International Association of Paper Historians (IPH) will be held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, from 24 to 29 August 2026. The main theme is Paper Trade. Besides inspiring presentations, the program will include excursions to several Dutch sites of paper historical interest and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration …
An opportunity to visit Eton College Library, the Chapel and their Conservation Studio on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 2:00pm. Eton College was founded in 1440 by Henry VI as “Kynge’s College of Our Ladye of Eton beside Wyndesore”. He made provision for 70 poor boys, known as King’s Scholars, to be housed and educated …