1939-2025 The sad news that Brian died on 23 September 2025 was published in the Eastern Daily Press on 17 October 2025. Brian was born on 27 May 1939 and joined HMSO Print on 4 November 1963. He transferred to Norwich, as P&GO, upon dispersal. The Eastern Daily Press Death Notice can be seen here.…
Author: Robert Stutely
23 October 2025 – From Richard Nelson
Reg, Once more turning out boxes. I found this letter from John Westwood who was still the Head (Director) of Graphic Design when I joined. It reads: 19 September 1978 Dear Mr Nelson, At last the ‘mandarins’ have given to OK – congratulations on being one of the top three out of two hundred applicants.…
Alison Womack
1942-2025 Alison’s husband John has passed on the sad news that following a short hospital stay in Norwich Alison died on 8 October 2025. She had been admitted as a result of bone marrow failure followed by pneumonia. Alison was born on 15 May 1942 and joined HMSO Norwich as Administrative Officer/PB5 in September 1971.…
Peter Edward Paul Staples
1940-2025 Peter’s daughter Gaby has passed on the sad news that Peter died at home in Yorkshire on 1 October 2025. Peter was born on 7 November 1940, joining HMSO Printing Works on 2 March 1964. He moved to Norwich upon dispersal, and worked as IPCS Secretary for many years. He was also an active…
Charles Newton Hartley
1939-2025 The sad news that Charlie has died was passed on to us by his friend Michael Hickman. Charlie was born on 13 January 1939, joining HMSO Print in August 1970. Michael’s note gave the following details: I am very sorry to have to report that Charles Newton Hartley (Charlie) sadly passed away at his…
5 Sept 2025 – Anglia Square
For those who ask what is happening to Anglia Square: an update from today’s newspaper plus this excellent half-hour YouTube video from Chris Richmond. Chris produced the film of the visit to Sovereign House in 2012, and this is the final reflection. Maureen Wickham adds: Hi Reg, how sad to see Anglia Square now. Those…
7 August 2025 – From Jennifer Robbie
Greetings. The attached photo may be of interest to HMSOldies – don’t know if it fits the aims of the group but it might be of interest and comment. As far as I know, the Norwich Branch of Civil Service Motoring Association might have started (or at least been reinvigorated) once HMSO had removed to…
20 July 2025 – From Jennifer Robbie
Greetings and sorry to bother you yet again, but I wonder if you would be interested in these photographs – they might be a welcome difference to the many obituaries which seem to be happening as we get older! You may remember in 1994-5, HMSO via Team HMSO Cavalier and then HMSO Bookshops sponsored Nigel…
CTBL Robinson
1939-2025 The sad news that Tom died on 5 July 2025 at Graysford Hall in Leicester, was published in the Norwich Evening News on 19 July 2025. Tom was born on 21 May 1939 and joined HMSO London on 1 February 1963. He moved to Norwich upon dispersal in 1968, living in Poringland with his…
9 June 2025 – From Roger Nash
Reg, Five years ago I mentioned that Barbara and myself had been married for 60 years. Another five years has passed (how quickly time flies) and now it is 65 years. Also, I have just passed the BIG 90. I hope the above is a welcome change from the obituaries we normally see, and also…