Brian Watt has alerted us to the tragic news that as a result of an aeroplane crash at Newtownards, Philip Murdock has died. Philip was born on 22 July 1971 and joined HMSO Belfast as PB8 on 2 December 1991. He became Quality Manager, and his wife Esther joined as Account Executive.
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18 June 1922 – Why Norwich’s saddest building still makes me smile: Sovereign House
Hi Reg. I believe you might already have seen this YouTube video I’ve recorded and put on to my channel today. Please feel free to share it on your website. Many thanks, Ian Bullock. Hello Ian, Thank you for sending me a link to your comprehensive, well-researched and sympathetically produced video which I will…
15 June 2022 – Memories of Paul Segolo from Peter Wells
Reg, I was very sad to hear of the passing of Paul “Seggie” Segolo. He had a great sense of humour (even when he was the butt of the joke) and a huge fund of tales. Prior to joining HMSO, he’d been an estate agent, landlord of The Bush at Costessey and a radio operator…
Marguerite Finn 22 October 1943–17 June 2022
The sad news that Marguerite has died, at home in Norwich, was passed on to us by Annette Conn. She had been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Marguerite joined HMSO Norwich in November 1972, working in HR and Business Supplies. She was promoted HEO in 1988. Her home town was Howth, in the Republic of…
Keith Lewry Saunders 1937–2022
We have received a note from Jean Storey to record that Keith died peacefully, in his sleep, on 18 May 2022. Keith joined HMSO Works Division in London in 1964, and went on to work in Parliamentary Press before retirement. The funeral will take place at 3 pm on Friday 24 June 2022 at Beirton…
6 June 2022 – From Bill Greenaway
Hi Reg, just been reading the latest HMSOldies about Atlantic House and the memories it jogged for you. In them you mention one Gordon Stein. By any chance was he a tall thin Scotsman who supported Hearts? Bill Hello Bill, My word, you have the ability to get those old grey cells moving. In…
George William Reeves 1942–2022
We were told the sad news that George died, in hospital in Norwich, on 20 May 2022 by colleagues who had worked in CCTA (OGC) where George moved, from HMSO Sovereign House, in the early 70s after joining HMSO as CO in February 1967. There will be a Service of Thanksgiving at Meadow Way Chapel,…
3 June 2022 – From John Nash
Hi Reg, Although you implored us not to deluge you with responses the further photos of Atlantic House were really splendid. I hope it will be possible for your tech wizards to combine them into a portfolio for the archives. I suppose the nostalgic amongst us still regard Atlantic House as a decent working environment after…
3 June 2022 – From Brian Cockram
Reg. Hi. George Rokahr played Diu Regnare at the Old Catton Jubilee Celebration yesterday evening. George took the stage at 9:30 pm on a chilly evening and played his pipes to a substantial crowd of appreciative residents in Catton Park. George was accompanied by his daughter Jo and Granddaughter from Skye. His Granddaughter age 13…
Atlantic House Forays
Hi Reg, There was so much to explore during lunchtime jaunts from Atlantic House. You mentioned the Farringdon Book Barrows and the delights of Fleet Street – to these I would add the netball players of Lincoln’s Inn Fields and following the occasional trial from the public gallery at the Old Bailey. No photos of…