Probably born Tenterden, Kent.
Printer, in 1474, producing the first book printed in English "The Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye".
Died Westminster.
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William Caxton
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Caxton Hall - head 2 - Caxton
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The Cast Iron Co Ltd
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Cast Iron Co.
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Longman's Ship Binding Works
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G. K. Chesterton
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