Marcus Ward and Co.

RA Collection: People and Organisations

Publisher specialising in illustrated books for children and adults as well as decorative greetings cards. Founded 1833. Offices in London and Belfast. Began mass-producing calendars and greetings cards in the 1860s, engaging artists such as Kate Greenaway and Walter Crane as illustrators.

Business located at Royal Ulster Works Dublin Road Belfast, 1870 - 1890.

Further information about the founder of the company, Marcus Ward (1807-1847) and his printing business can be found in his article in the Dictionary of Irish Biography.