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The Vanway

The Vanway once housed the final stage of the printing process, in which vans would collect newspapers hot-off-the-press for UK distribution.

Original features include the exposed, bright yellow steel frame and the large, industrial shutter doors that provide access to the outside space of the Yard. The Vanway is an excellent space for unique product launches and performances.
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Specifications

1,200
65m (l) x 20m (w) x 6m (h)
1,300 sq m

Other spaces from Printworks London

The Press Halls

The Press Halls are the jewel in Printworks’ crown, with 16-metre high ceilings and 3,328 square metres of original industrial space.

HSBC

HSBC stands for ‘High-Speed Bagging Company’ and once housed a huge production line for the insertion of CDs, magazines and leaflets into the newspapers by hand.

Inkwells

Once home to huge ink tanks supplying the printing presses, Inkwells is Printworks’ newest space.

Publishing

Publishing was referred to as ‘The Chapel’ in its factory days, named after the ‘quires’, or stacks of newspapers that were stacked there awaiting delivery.

Control Room

Once the plate-making workshop of the factory, the Control has been repurposed as an exclusive reception room with refurbished concrete floors, exposed industrial ceilings and premium furniture.

Container Yard

The Container Yard is Printworks’ dedicated outdoor events space, with built-in bars and direct access to the interior spaces of the venue.

The Entrance

A short walk from Canada Water, The Entrance to Printworks is located on Surrey Quays Rd.