William Caxton
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William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat and writer. He is thought to be the first person to introduce a printing press into England in 1476, and as a printer to be the first English retailer
Caxton presenting his work to Margaret of York, circa 1474
Printer's mark of William Caxton, 1478. A variant of the merchant's mark
A page from the Brut Chronicle (printed as the Chronicles of England), printed in 1480 by Caxton in blackletter
Caxton's 1476 edition of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Wynkyn de Worde
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Wynkyn de Worde was a printer and publisher in London known for his work with William Caxton, and is recognised as the first to popularise the products of the printing press in England.
William Caxton
…for a full twelve months' production; so a date of death towards autumn of 1491 could be deduced even without confirmation of documentary evidence." Wynkyn de Worde, a Fleming, became the owner of the printing plant after Caxton's death and carried it on for forty-three years. Wynkyn prospered, continuing to put…
Plaque to Wynkyn de Worde, Stationers Hall, London