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Emery Walker's House

The son of a coachbuilder, Emery Walker was born in Paddington, London in 1851.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

5 March to 28 November: Thur & Sat 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00

Tours are limited to eight visitors due to the size and fragile nature of the house and its many contents. Tours last one hour and must be pre-booked.

History

In 1886, in his mid 30s, Walker founded his own company, which built a reputation for expertise in photogravure, a technique that could reproduce photographic tones. His firm specialised in cutting-edge techniques for reproducing works of art and photographs as book illustrations and helped to revolutionise the book making industry.

Features & Designations

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    Key Information

    Open to the public

    Yes