Printing Historical Society facts for kids
The Printing Historical Society, also known as the PHS, is a special group that studies the history of printing. They look at how printing has changed over time, from old machines to modern ways of putting words and pictures on paper.
How the PHS Started
The Printing Historical Society began in London in 1964. It was started by many different people who loved printing. These included teachers, experts, designers, librarians, and even people who just enjoyed printing as a hobby.
Some important people who helped start the PHS were James Mosley, James Moran, and John Dreyfus.
The PHS has always worked closely with the St Bride Library. This library has a huge collection of books and items about printing. The society also has ties to the University of Reading, which teaches about typography (the art of arranging type).
The PHS was the very first group made just to study printing history! Since then, other similar groups have started, like the American Printing History Association.
What the PHS Aims To Do
The PHS has clear goals. They want to:
- Make people more interested in the history of printing.
- Encourage the study of old printing machines and records.
- Help save valuable printing equipment and historical items.
In 2016, the PHS joined with another group called the National Printing Heritage Trust. This means the PHS now also works to:
- Raise money to protect old printing machines and important documents.
- Ask for a national museum in the U.K. to show the history of printing.
See also
- Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing
