NICK GILL – TYPECASTER AND LETTERPRESS PRINTER

Winner of the 2024 Heritage Crafts / Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation inaugural England Maker of the Year Award

Typecaster and letterpress printer Nick Gill won the inaugural England Maker of the Year Award sponsored by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, including a £1,000 prize awarded at a special presentation at Eltham Palace on Tuesday 26 November 2024.

The award celebrates a heritage craftsperson in England who has made an outstanding contribution to their craft within the previous year. It recognises a contribution that is far beyond the ordinary, either in pushing their craft to new levels, contributing to its promotion or continuation in an exceptional way. The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation supports innovative people working in field-based science, art and craft, teaching and protection of the natural world.

Nick Gill has cast type for a wide range of prestigious clients, published eight well-received letterpress books, and printed presentation volumes for the University of York’s new Chancellor and for HM King Charles. He is a passionate advocate for the endangered crafts of type casting and letterpress printing; his commitment to quality and attention to detail also make him an exceptional teacher who has made a very significant contribution to preserving these crafts.

Photo: Award trophy.