Anthony de Solempne blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: 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 Recorded plaque organisation: Norwich Heritage Economic and Regeneration Trust.

Anthony de Solempne was the first printer in Norwich, arriving from Brabant in 1567, and played a significant role in establishing printing culture in the city with works in Dutch, English, and French. He was also a successful trader in wine and one of the wealthiest members of the Stranger community in Norwich.