Author: Robert Stutely

These photographs show the Sovereign Club in its heyday. It was frequently used for retirement presentations — for example, FJ (Tug) Wilson retired from his DDS1 post on 15 December 1982. The photo top-left shows him with his wife Edna following the presentation by Don Ray (then DS). Also in the picture is Denley Moss,…

Reg Walker writes:  This picture was taken of the massed ranks of (most of) Business Supplies Management following a conference in Norwich in January 1996. You would have to have more brain cells than I have — not difficult — to name them all. (Photo from Duncan Dawdry)

John Eveson writes:  Here’s a photo from Harrow taken in the GM’s Office in 1980/81 while Gordon Parfitt was in post. It shows, from left to right: Trevor Priddle (Personnel Manager), Ken Jagelman (Production Manager), Rosemary (Secretary to GM), John Eveson (Admin Manager), Martin Grant (IR Officer). Where was Gordon? — probably taking the photo.…

Vic Kefford worked in HMSO before transferring to CCTA, and he was one of the winners of the 1970 Staff Suggestions Scheme. The picture shows him receiving his award from Controller CH Baylis. Other winners that year were CJ Patterson, HD Howe, HS Greenwood and H Fairley. (Photo from Vic Kefford)

The article by Cat Bartman from the Eastern Daily Press (© Archant Ltd Eastern Counties newspapers)

Botolph Street in 1966 being cleared for the building of Sovereign House, HMSO’s new headquarters once the move from London was completed (From Norwich Evening News  © Archant Ltd)

A Thursday evening’s darts match was enjoyed by everyone, including the band of gorgeous supporters (From Reg Walker)

Who can name any of the 14 people shown in this photograph? The only clue is that it was taken in London in 1964, and ten of those shown worked for HMSO. (Photo from Reg Walker)

It had been a long and tiring day, and even nearing midnight it was still sweltering. However it had been a day full of memories. (Photo Clive Friend Crown copyright)

Recorded for posterity, a new career as a road-sweeper (a real job at last I can hear some say). If you’ve ever wondered what the rolled up papers are, tucked into the railings just outside the door to No.10, I can reveal that they are a list of all that day’s expected visitors. (Photo Clive…