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05-January-2015
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Two stained glass windows commemorate the 500th anniversary of the invention of printing in Europe in 1440. The first window depicts the publication of the first Australian newspaper in 1803 and the second depicts William Caxton presenting his book the Recuyell of Troye which was his first printed book to Margaret of York. William Caxton was the first Englishman to use the printing press.
In 1440, German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invented a printing press process that, with refinements and increased mechanization, remained the principal means of printing until the late 20th century. The inventor's method of printing from movable type, including the use of metal molds and alloys, a special press, and oil-based inks, allowed for the first time the mass production of printed books.
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In 1440, German inventor Johannes Gutenberg invented a printing press process that, with refinements and increased mechanization, remained the principal means of printing until the late 20th century. The inventor's method of printing from movable type, including the use of metal molds and alloys, a special press, and oil-based inks, allowed for the first time the mass production of printed books.
Caxton Window Mitchell Library 1940Location
| Address: | Macquarie Street, Mitchell Library, Sydney, 2000 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | Foreign |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.866296 Long: 151.213233 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Window |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1440 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1940 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1940 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAWindow :
The publication of the first Australian newspaper in 1803
1440 1940
This window was given by the proprietors of "The Sun" to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the invention of printing in Europe
Window:
William Caxton presenting his Recuyell of Troye to Margaret of York
Plaque :
Two of the windows above were given to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the commencement of printing in Europe in 1440.
One window by the N.S.W. Master Printers and Allied Trades Association
The other by the Printing Industry Employees Union and the N.S.W. Amalgamated Printing Trades Union
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
