People at work, The London Gazette
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People at work, The London Gazette
People at work in the offices of The London Gazette, near Fleet Street, London. The publication has been described by some as the worlds most boring newspaper. It contains official government notices and news items, and dates back to the 1660s.
1969
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Media ID 14347036
© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1969 Boring Desk Desks Dull Gazette Glasses Manual Media News Newspaper Notices Office Offices Official Papers Phone Press Publication Radiator Roller Spectacles Telephone Typewriter
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This photograph, taken in 1969 by David Lewis Hodgson for The Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the daily work routine of the dedicated staff at The London Gazette offices near Fleet Street in London during the 1960s. The London Gazette, established in the 1660s, is the oldest continuous newspaper in the English-speaking world, renowned for its official government notices and news items. The image reveals a bustling office environment, filled with men and women engrossed in their tasks. Some are hunched over manual typewriters, meticulously crafting the day's content, while others are on the phone, their expressions focused and determined. A woman in the foreground adjusts her glasses as she reads through stacks of papers, while a man checks the roller on his printing press, ensuring the quality of the publication. The atmosphere is one of industry and diligence, with the hum of conversation and the rhythmic clatter of typewriters creating a symphony of productivity. The windows offer a view of the bustling cityscape, a stark contrast to the focused intensity inside the office. Radiators and desk lamps provide warmth and light, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity. Despite the mundane nature of the work, there is a palpable sense of pride and dedication among the staff. The London Gazette may have been described by some as the world's most boring newspaper, but the people in this photograph embody the spirit of hard work and commitment that has kept this venerable institution alive for over three centuries.
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