The Devil and the Knock-Down: Social History tour of the Printing Industry

Imagine yourself walking amidst the inky smells and intense noises of a 1960’s Dublin print shop at the National Print Museum. On this bespoke social history tour, we will explore the ordinary (and extraordinary) lives and customs of the printing trade. We’ll discuss topics such as the role of women in the Irish printing trade, ‘fire eaters’, ‘printer’s devils’ and the pressmen who were brought to court for eating a sausage! Have you ever wondered who printed the 1916 Proclamation? Would you like to learn about print shop fun, games and mischief? Then join this 50-minute tour where we celebrate the humanity of the highly skilled, lively craftspeople who brought life and colour to their ancient craft.