Another batch of pictures, sent in by Ken Flemington. Says Ken: "They were taken at Northcliffe House, home of the Daily Mail, where we were printing the Sunday People. They were taken in June 1986 and I am in one of the photos. I will also include one of me using a Polymer platemaking machine which replaced hot metal at Holborn for the short period before closure in 1988.
"I hope the readers enjoy these photos as much as I enjoy the other photos of printers and printing on your excellent site. Sadly this is all I have."
Malcom Watts preparing the moulds for Sunday People June 1986 at Nortcliffe House.
Malcom Watts preparing the moulds for Sunday People June 1986 at Nortcliffe House matrix dryer in background.
M.A.N. casting machine. These were not as effective as the Autoplate Autocasters used at Holborn but needed less men.
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