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Yorkshire Evening Press, 125 Years

The Evening Press, 125 Years pictures are spread over three pages:
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In October 2007 the Yorkshire Evening Press, based in York in the UK, celebrated 125 years of production by delving into their archives and publishing a special souvenir supplement.

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Working on the Stone

Working on the stone, probably 1970s. Sub-Editor on the left, comp on the right. In the background a couple of Ludlows and an Elrod (no my eyes aren't that good, I knew they were there!)

Working on the Stone

Freddy Hill puts the finishing touches to the feature pages – probably 1970s or 80s

Stereo plate coming off the caster

A hot stereo plate coming off the caster, 1970s

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