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Society of Wood Engravers

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The Society of Wood Engravers (SWE) is a UK-based artists’ exhibiting society formed in 1920, one of its founder-members being Eric Gill. Membership is restricted to artists who use wood engraving, as distinct from the separate discipline of woodcut.² It was founded by Noel Rooke and Robert Gibbings.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1920Founded¹

Industrypublishing¹
HeadquartersLondon¹
Websitewww.woodengravers.co.uk

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Eric Gill - Eve (1929) — Photo: Eric Gill, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Society of Wood Engravers (SWE) is a UK-based artists’ exhibiting society formed in 1920, one of its founder-members being Eric Gill. Membership is restricted to artists who use wood engraving, as distinct from the separate discipline of woodcut.²

The story

Founded by Noel Rooke and Robert Gibbings in 1920.¹

Leadership

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FounderNoel Rooke¹
FounderRobert Gibbings¹

Timeline

1920Founded Founded¹

Links

Websitewww.woodengravers.co.uk¹
Facebookwww.facebook.com/societyofwoodengravers¹
WikipediaSociety of Wood Engravers
WikidataQ7552689

Sources

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WikidataSociety of Wood Engravers on Wikidata
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WikipediaSociety of Wood Engravers on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsSociety of Wood Engravers photo by Eric Gill, Public domain