English essayist Thomas de Quincey wrote, "Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I ...
This particular press was used by the Westmorland Gazette newspaper which was set up in 1818 by William Wordsworth's friend, Thomas de Quincey. It continued to be used as a proofing press until ...