Jason Sandy to Talk About the Curious Tale of Doves Press

Mudlarker giving next lecture in the Chiswick Pier Trust Talks on the Thames series


Jasob presenting pieces of the once discarded typeface to curator Mallory Horrill from Emery Walker’s House

February 3, 2024

A Chiswick Mudlarker is set to shed light on the curious tale of Doves Press at a forthcoming talk at The Pier House.

Author and architect Jason Sandy will be sharing his favourite finds from the River Thames including pieces of the infamous Doves Type – as he presents a talk on the story behind why an entire typeface was discarded into the Thames from Hammersmith Bridge during the 1900s.

Emery Walker House in Hammersmith Terrace was the original site of the Doves Press (named after the nearby riverside pub) where the typeface was created and a deep feud began.

Chiswick Pier Trust is running this talk in collaboration with Emery Walker House who will be hosting a live stream of the talk, via Zoom. For more information and to book the online recording go to www.emerywalker.org.uk/events.

The talk is on Wednesday, 21 February at 6pm with doors open and refreshments available from 5.30pm.

You can book tickets for Jason’s live talk at the Pier House here.

On 10 March there will be a Mothering Sunday "Afternoon Tea on the Thames"

Celebrate the day by joining Chiswick Pier Trust aboard a boat on the River Thames. Treat the family to a delicious full afternoon tea served at the table whilst cruising upstream. There will be a commentary pointing out the interesting sights as you sail along the river to Teddington.

The boat will depart from Chiswick Pier at 14.30 with embarkation from 14.15.

You are advised book your tickets early as this is a very popular event which sells out fast. Ticket cost £34 for adults £34 or £24 for children under 8.

Book online via the website Chiswick Pier Trust website or call 020 8742 2713.

Afternoon tea will be served during the Mothering Sunday cruise
Afternoon tea will be served during the Mothering Sunday cruise

Don't forget that the Boat Race is on Saturday 30 March. Details of what's happening then at Chiswick Pier will be announced soon, as will the many other events the Trust has planned.

For information on Chiswick Pier Trust membership check the Chiswick Pier Trust's web site.

The trust works to engage people with the River Thames. It provides access to the Thames and support major river events, as well as organising events of its own.

 

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