The project was financed by Wyndeham Press Group and built by volunteers including wheelwrights, woodturners and the museum's resident blacksmith, all using traditional methods.

"The skills base at Amberley never ceases to amaze me, but the co-ordination is equally as impressive," said museum marketing manager Sandy Wilson.

The press was built under the supervision of volunteer John Land.

Contact: www.amberleymuseum.co.uk.