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Robert Smith

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I am trying to trace any one who can remember the printing works in Little King Street and later it moved to Aston Cross area. People who were there around 1963-- 1968 were Les Wright (band leader) Mervin, on letterpress, Dian, (multilith) Pauline Baum, (admin) Ron on the guillotine,Rita Stanton(art section) John Cubberly (printer). So, any one out there that can come up with amemory or two ?? I used to operate the letterpress and also the Large litho machines.. Bob Smith in memory lane...:)
 
I recall it well as it was opposite the Bookies my Boss used. The then manager of the printing works (whose name I can't recall) held his 35th birthday celebration at the White House Pub. Lots of spirits flowed. There is more but I would be kicked off it I retold it on here.
 
It moved to Rocky Lane about opposite Walter St the manager was Ray ( I think Gardener )
 
Hi Bob

I run the website www.lucasmemories.co.uk and don't have many photos of Little King Street, so Its nice to hear from someone who worked at Little King Street, if you have any photo of your time there I would love to see them

Jackie
 
Hallo Jackie, I am sorry to say I have no photos of Little King St. or the Rocky Lane site that the print shop moved to. I was there about 4 yrs. all told, and lost touch with the staff over a period of time . (Young and going places as I thought then). I guess the place was viewed as a bit of a back water and lacked the prestige that the manufacturing factories enjoyed. If I find any more imfo. I will post pronto.
Robert S.
 
Hallo Bernie, The boss in my time there was a chap called Ray Gardener. he worked in the offices under the print shop. As i recall he went out most lunch times. I had the impression he was on an assignation, but I could be mistaken. Cheers Robert S.
 
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