Ancient House Press was established in 1845 as a book-selling and printing business in the centre of Ipswich in a local historic landmark building known as The Ancient House. After a period of time the book-selling and printing businesses were separated and the latter moved to larger premises in the town and became the root of the existing company today. It remained there until 1985 when, due to expansion, the company moved to its existing site on the Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate.

The Company was started by Mr. Frederick Pawsey, a well-known local figure in printing circles. He sold the business in 1897 to the Harrison family, who retained ownership until 1971 when the present owners took over. During the 70’s and 80’s Ancient House Press established a very good reputation as a quality sheet-fed printer, whose customers include many local, national and international companies, as well as local authorities, charities and central government departments.