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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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An early web press

An early web press, photo probably dating from 1900-1920. A boy seems to be part of the press crew!

Early Linotype room

Again, probably taken in the 1900-1920 period, some early-looking Linotypes

Early stereotype department

Probably the same vintage as the other pictures on this page, an early stereotype department

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