Author: Robert Stutely

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…

This private publication tells the story of graphic design in HMSO from the inception of the Typographic Design and Layout Section in 1946 under Harry Carter, through to 1995 and the studio prior to privatisation. It comprises contemporary articles and personal reminiscences by some of those involved, at all levels, including specially written pieces by…

OMRS Typewriter Repair Shop – more efficient on keyboards than Jools Holland. (Photo from Reg Walker)

Archie ‘Dave’ Davison was in charge of the OMTS Clerical Section for several years, and Betty Chambers moved from Contracts Division to work with him. (Photo from Reg Walker)

Now where did I store the transverse occluded butterfly grips for the Ellams duplicator? (Photo from Reg Walker)

Staff Suggestion presentation to George Wheeldon, (OMTS Basildon), 17 February 1977 by Deputy Controller ARH Glover (obviously with a train to catch from Laindon Station). Also CW Blundell, GB Furn, Frank Meads (HEO Basildon) and Albert Rose (OMTS Foreman). (Photo from Reg Walker)