Comments on: At Stationers’ Hall

By: Gaiwan

Gaiwan — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:45:09 +0000

What a beautifully detailed account of Stationers’ Hall and its profound significance to London’s printing heritage. The historical depth—from the 1403 founding through the copyright monopoly era—really captures why this place matters so much. The photographs are exceptional, especially the stained glass of Caxton presenting to Edward IV. It’s remarkable that such an architecturally intact space survived the Blitz. The connection between the physical “stationary” stalls and the term “stationer” is a perfect example of how language preserves history. For anyone passionate about books, printing, or London’s cultural legacy, this is essential reading.

By: baseball bro

baseball bro — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:56:46 +0000

Had no idea the term stationery came from those stalls at St Paul’s. Pretty wild that they held a monopoly on publishing for three centuries.

By: Chloe

Chloe — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:49:00 +0000

Fascinating glimpse into Stationers’ Hall! I’d never known about the origin of the word “stationer” or its connection to those “stationary” stalls. It’s amazing to think about the history of printing and publishing that once thrived in that area.

By: quordle

quordle — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:24:57 +0000

The term ‘stationer’ derives from the stationary stalls in St Paul’s Churchyard where these merchants sold their goods, highlighting the connection between the physical space and the trade.

By: Kim Theilmann

Kim Theilmann — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:06:56 +0000

Thank you for the photos. They are fantastic. Do you know of any that showed some of the “mechanics,” if you will, of actually registering a work with the Hall? Prior to the function moving over to the National Archives, 1911??? I’m curious what a printer or writer would do once he arrived at the hall.

By: basket random

basket random — Fri, 19 May 2023 09:00:38 +0000

Having spent my whole life working in the printing, publishing, and book industries, it has been really intriguing to explore the gorgeous interior as well as the garden of Stationers’ Hall.

By: Harold King

Harold King — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:47:46 +0000

Hi Hazel. Yes, our Hall is open for visitors during Open City 2017. Liveryman Harold King

By: Hazel Orchard

Hazel Orchard — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:46:59 +0000

Like many Halls , the Stationers Hall is not generally open to the public . Only opportunity to visit is probably during Open City in September .

By: Ros

Ros — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:51:25 +0000

lovely, interesting piece and great photos. Thanks!

By: Pauline Taylor

Pauline Taylor — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:49:35 +0000

Having had a life that has revolved around printing, publishing and books it has been interesting to see the lovely interior and garden of Stationers’ Hall. Is there some Grinling Gibbons there or is it my imagination? Thank you GA once again for a lovely fascinating piece.