Attraction
The Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop
Flinders Ranges and Outback
From $10.00
Run by volunteers, The Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop offers tours to immerse visitors into the workings of a busy printing shop.
Since 1887, the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop has been recording the history of the Flinders Ranges and Outback region through The Peterborough Times, Quorn Mercury and Orroroo Enterprise newspapers and the numerous posters of events held throughout the region, reflecting its' rich social history.
Businesses, social and sporting clubs, church groups and political histories - are all recorded in more than 25,000 job dockets which are being unpacked for entry into a database. Visitors can visit the area where this work is carried out at the end of the tour.
Visitors will also find three working presses, including the 1910 Wharfedale Press, which volunteers will demonstrate throughout the tour and explain how they operate.
Step back in time and book a must-do, hands-on experience, and make your own print using the hand-operated press when you're in the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop!
Since 1887, the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop has been recording the history of the Flinders Ranges and Outback region through The Peterborough Times, Quorn Mercury and Orroroo Enterprise newspapers and the numerous posters of events held throughout the region, reflecting its' rich social history.
Businesses, social and sporting clubs, church groups and political histories - are all recorded in more than 25,000 job dockets which are being unpacked for entry into a database. Visitors can visit the area where this work is carried out at the end of the tour.
Visitors will also find three working presses, including the 1910 Wharfedale Press, which volunteers will demonstrate throughout the tour and explain how they operate.
Step back in time and book a must-do, hands-on experience, and make your own print using the hand-operated press when you're in the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop!
<p>Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)</p><p>Caters for people who use a wheelchair.</p><p>Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)</p>
Facilities
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Pet Friendly - Enquire
Shop / Gift Shop
Price
From $10.00 to $10.00
