Printing Industries

Albion Printing Office
Albion Printing Office 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
This printing firm was one of the smaller firms in Frome, which was established by 1839 by John Gardiner at 4 Bath Street and known as the Albion Printing Office. read more
Butler & Tanner
Butler & Tanner 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
William Langford, a chemist situated in Bath Street, established a small printing business in 1845. read more
Crocker and Penny
Crocker and Penny 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
The Crocker family were the first to establish a printing office in Frome as far as can be traced. read more
Daniel Press
Daniel Press 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
The Rev. Alfred Daniel came to Frome in 1838 as Perpetual Curate of the newly built Holy Trinity Church. read more
Ellenbray Press
Ellenbray Press 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
Charles Axford Bray (1855-1923) was born at Waminster, where he served an apprenticeship in printing and bookbinding. read more
St. Aldhelm’s Home Press
St. Aldhelm’s Home Press 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
The Church of England Incorporated Society for providing Homes for Waifs and Strays was established in 1881 to rescue and care for destitute and neglected children. read more
Stephen Tuck
Stephen Tuck 150 150 Frome Heritage Museum
Stephen Tuck (1792-1865) was a printer living on Church Slope in Frome, where he was rated in 1827 and listed as a printer, stationer and bookseller in 1839. read more