Hi Reg, Whilst rummaging through my loft recently I came across a box marked ‘HMSO Goodies’ and on opening found a host of ephemera, some of it going back sixty years. I’ve selected a few to show you below to maybe excite memories of special events and visits.
Philip
Hello Philip, Your well-presented collection certainly brings back memories. I am sure that many ex HMSO people have copies of three or more of those publications etc around the house, and others in similar vein. Perhaps readers might like to contribute their own reminiscences: there have been enough of mine since HMSOldies was launched on 15 July 2004.
Reg
Keith Batchelor adds: I remember the visit of Reagan to the UK for a G8 summit at Lancaster House. A female Red Cap was hiding behind a pillar trying to get a sneaky photo and she was spotted. Reagan called her over and we all thought she was going to get an ear bashing but he took the camera from her and gave it to one of his staff before putting his arm around her for the photo. Made a good day after spending it with a scowling French president.
Thanks, Keith. It’s that sort of action that brings out the real person among the relentless PR.