We received the following sad news from John Fox (ex-HMSO Print Procurement) on 8 July 2019: 'My Mum, Jean Fox, passed away this morning in hospital, due to CPD and pneumonia. She worked in Gateshead Press from around 1968 till a few years after its sale to...
We were sad to hear that Lucin died, after a period in hospital, on 29 May 2019. Lucin worked in Supplies and PS Norwich from December 1972, and married Harry Jackson (since deceased). Funeral details can be found here. Jill Ward has asked that anyone who intends to...
Dear Reg, I had a phone call from Harvey Wild this morning reminding me that it was 80 years ago today that we first met at HMSO, Hollinwood. I thought it was slightly earlier but as I cannot access my old staff list I could...
A fine selection of ex HMSO talent at the lunchtime informal meeting included Muriel Keavney, Judy Tassell, Mary Barron, Dave Pelham, Phill Brooks, Alan Pawsey, Mike Woodhouse, John Cripps, Peter Macdonald, Alan Cole, Mike Gigg, Mike Eastwood and Bob Barnard. The anecdotes flowed like wine, and...
Hi Reg, came across this photo whilst searching for things of great import. That's not to say this wasn't as I am featured on the front row! I only know a couple of names, other than my own, and I'm not letting on. Those of...
The sad news that Madeleine died on 19 June 2019, after a long illness, came from her husband Billy via John Eveson. Funeral arrangements can be seen here. Madeleine joined the HMSO Norwich typing service in 1969, and became one of the first to operate the (then)...
Following a long illness John died, in Norwich, on 18 June 2019. Funeral details can be seen here. John worked in Computer Services Division in HMSO Norwich before transferring to CCTA, where he was appointed Deputy Director, and maintained close contact with HMSO staff. His interests...
The sad news that John died on 14 June 2019, six months before his 90th birthday, was reported in the Eastern Daily Press on 19 June 2019. Funeral arrangements can be found here. John was born on 25 December 1929 and joined HMSO in February 1983....
The sad news that David died on 7 June 2019 was reported by friend and colleague Adrian Young. David joined HMSO in December 1966, recruited by John Westwood as a graphic designer and worked in the Atlantic House studio for twelve years until dispersal in 1978. Philip...
We received the sad news, via Rod Durkin, that Viv died on Saturday 8 June 2019 - seventeen days before what would have been his 97th birthday. His funeral is at 2 pm on Weds 26 June at Earlham Crematorium. Viv joined HMSO in January 1957 as...