The Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Flinders Ranges at the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop.
- Explore three working presses, including the 1910 Wharfedale Press, during engaging volunteer-led demonstrations.
- Create your own print with a hands-on experience using a traditional hand-operated press.
- Discover over 59,000 job dockets that reflect the vibrant social history of the region.
Run by volunteers, The Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop offers tours to immerse visitors into the workings of a busy printing shop.
Since 1887, the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop has been recording the history of the Flinders Ranges and Outback region through The Peterborough Times, Quorn Mercury and Orroroo Enterprise newspapers and the numerous posters of events held throughout the region, reflecting its’ rich social history.
Businesses, social and sporting clubs, church groups and political histories – are all recorded in this unique collection of more than 59,000 job dockets which are being unpacked for entry into a database. Visitors can explore the area where this work is carried out at the end of the tour.
They will also find three working presses, including the 1910 Wharfedale Press, which volunteers will demonstrate throughout the tour and explain how they operate.
Step back in time and pre-book a must-do, hands-on experience, to make your own print using the hand-operated press when you’re in the Peterborough Historic Letterpress Print Shop!
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
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