Anthony de Solempne

Aged unknown

Commemorated on 2 plaques

Anthony de Solempne The first printer in Norwich, Anthony de Solempne was a refugee from Brabant in the Southern Netherlands. He arrived in 1567 and established his business at the sign of the White Dove, later the Edinburgh Arms, Dove Street. Although his productions were mostly in Dutch, Solempne also printed in English and French. He also traded in wine and is thought to have been one of the wealthiest members of the Stranger community in Norwich

Dove Street, Norwich, United Kingdom where they established a business

Anthony de Solempne Opened the first printing office in the City in 1567, at the sign of the White Dove later known as the Edinburgh Arms which collapsed after the great fire in 1898.

Pottergate/Dove Street opposite St John Maddermarket Church, Norwich, United Kingdom where they opened the first printing office in Norwich near