# Workshop: Freedom of the Press, 1986 Style, Print Design & History

Workshop: Freedom of the Press, 1986 Style, Print Design & History at The Rum Factory, 49 Pennington Street, Wapping, London, E1W 2BD, Saturday 31 October 2026, 11:00.

- Price: Free
- Venue: The Rum Factory, 49 Pennington Street, Wapping, London, E1W 2BD
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A print design and history workshop where participants make their own news-inspired designs, learning about the 13-month Wapping dispute of 1986–7, when around 6,000 workers were sacked at the site and produced print in support of their cause. It is organised by Katherine Easthill, a doctoral researcher and graphic designer working on a PhD about The Wapping Post, a newspaper set up by sacked printworkers and journalists. Attendees will explore tabloid design techniques and contribute their final pieces to a collaborative publication to be distributed at a November exhibition. No previous design experience is required and all materials and tools are provided.

## Dates

- Saturday 31 October 11:00 — The Rum Factory, 49 Pennington Street, Wapping, London, E1W 2BD

Written by a model, sources: [bowarts.org](https://bowarts.org/event/workshop-freedom-of-the-press-1986-style-print-design-history-4/)

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