The London College of Printing (LCP) was a prominent educational institution in the United Kingdom specializing in printing, graphic arts, and related trades, with origins tracing back to the late 19th century. It evolved from precursors like the St Bride's Foundation School and the London School of Printing and Kindred Trades, merging with the LCC School of Photoengraving and Lithography in 1949 to form the London School of Printing and Graphic Arts, which later became the London College of Printing. The college focused on vocational training for the printing and retail industries, offering programs in typography, lithography, photoengraving, and graphic design. Over time, it expanded its curriculum to include broader creative and media disciplines. In 1989, it became part of the London Institute, a federal body of art and design colleges, and in 2003 was renamed the London College of Communication (LCC) to reflect its evolving focus on media-related subjects. Today, as a constituent college of the University of the Arts London (UAL), it continues the legacy of the LCP while specializing in areas such as advertising, animation, film, graphic design, journalism, photography, and sound arts. The institution maintains archives and collections documenting its historical role in printing education, and its transition from LCP to LCC highlights its adaptation to digital and multimedia advancements, positioning it as a key player in creative higher education.