Martins the Printers - former Spade Works in Spittal

Martins the Printers is an independent family- owned book printers, which has been operating from Berwick-upon-Tweed since 1892. In the beginning, Martins was a general commercial printer with its own local newspaper The Mercury, produced until 1945. In the 1950s the company started to concentrate on book publishing and has remained dedicated to book printing ever since. Today Martins is one of the few remaining book printers and binders left in the UK. The event includes a tour round the working factory.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:

1000

Friday 19 September:

1000

Location & directions

Martins the Printers, Seaview Works, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RS

Directions:

Martins the Printers is at the south end of Spittal Main Street. It's on the right hand side. Look out for the bunting at the entrance.

Contact on day:

Berwick HODS

Telephone number:

+447365800503

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book in advance via Eventbrite. If you have difficulty doing this, contact [email protected] or phone Berwick Record Office on 01289 301865 and we can book a place for you.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/berwick-heritage-open-days-34043664105

Booking opens:

22 Aug 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 09:00 AM

Additional information

Why not combine this tour with a walk around Secret Spittal and some of the other events in Spittal ?

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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