Reg, After seeing the couple of images from Sinclair’s file (see IC 12 April 2020) I found some colour negs of that occasion – no date as negs did not have inspector technology as digital does today. They may invoke more interest and stories. As I remember it was held on the longest day, meeting…
Month: May 2020
George John York, December 1920–May 2020
This sad news was received from John Nash on 14 May 2020: Good Evening Reg This is an email I had hoped would not be necessary to send. It is with great sadness that I have to report the death of George York – a long time chum and valued ex colleague. He died earlier…
16 May 2020 – From Les Birch
Dear Reg, Very many thanks and I share all the sadness of George York’s passing with everyone [see Obituaries]. He was always a good colleague and good company and a pity he missed out on the ton. With so many people living to great ages such a milestone remains a target for us all. I…
13 May 2020 – From Brian Cockram
Hi Reg I found these photographs showing Her Majesty’s visit to HMSO St Crispins, 30 April 1986, which may be of interest. As I remember the day it was great occasion. Hope you are coping with the furlough! Brian Hello Brian, My word, that takes me back. All those people, looking 34 years younger. How…
Jean Rose Mary Rose, 1932–2020
The sad news that Jean died on 15 May 2020 came from her Goddaughter, Julie Simmons. Jean had been taken into hospital with a pre-existing medical condition, and died as a result of Covid 19. Jean joined Supplies Division, HMSO Sovereign House in September 1968, and was promoted to HEO (S7) during the 1970s. Her…