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Snape's Printworks

9-11 Boltons Court, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3TY

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Site opening

**EVENT DATES CONFIRMED 19th and 20th ** Explore this former printworks which closed in 2024 after over 150 years in business. It's now being developed as a creative hub, while retaining its atmospheric heritage and architecture.

**EVENT UPDATE** **Please note that this event is taking place on Saturday 19th and 20th, not on the 12th and 13th as previously advertised. We are very sorry for any inconvenience or confusion caused.**

Thomas Snape set up as a letterpress printer in the mid-Victorian period and gradually expanded his business into new and old buildings between Turk's Head Yard and Boltons Court - part of Preston's early burgage plots.

These industrial buildings are treasure trove of printing and Victorian workshop history - with layers of heritage accumulated over the life of the business.

Visitors will be able to discover this fascinating building on a tour.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
Tours 1200 and 1330
Sunday 20 September:
Tours 1200 and 1330

Location & directions

9-11 Boltons Court, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3TY

Directions:
Boltons Court runs between Church Street and Avenham Lane. From Church Street, access is via the alley down the side of the Bull & Royal to your left.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Book via the Eventbrite link.
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-tour-snapes-printworks-tickets-1997725199850?aff=erelpanelorg

Accessibility details

This is an old building with many different levels and unavoidable steps at the entrance.

Additional information

Please arrive in good time for the tour - once it has started access may not be possible.

Max number of people:
15
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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