Letter Locking Workshop
  • Friday 22 November 2024, 2pm
  • Chetham's Library
  • £12 + £1 Booking Fee
Book tickets
Image Letter Locking Workshop

Prior to the invention of the envelope, the senders of letters would intricately fold and ‘lock’ them, to prevent their contents from being read by prying eyes. These letter-locks ranged from relatively simple folds to creative, complicated and beautiful designs!

Join the lovely Emma in the Old Kitchens at Chetham’s Library, and try your hand at writing and folding your own locking letters!

For information on visiting and accessibility please read our Visiting Information page.

Letter Locking Workshop
  • Friday 22 November 2024, 2pm
  • Chetham's Library
  • £12 + £1 Booking Fee
Book tickets

Prior to the invention of the envelope, the senders of letters would intricately fold and ‘lock’ them, to prevent their contents from being read by prying eyes. These letter-locks ranged from relatively simple folds to creative, complicated and beautiful designs!

Join the lovely Emma in the Old Kitchens at Chetham’s Library, and try your hand at writing and folding your own locking letters!

For information on visiting and accessibility please read our Visiting Information page.

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