Production of The Times, 1942 - video

[Dave Hughes]

Fascinating documentary showing production of The Times (UK) during the blitz of 1942. Surprisingly, there's a bit of Monotype action in there. I think they used it for the leading article.


https://vimeo.com/38997076

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[listohan]

It's good to see standards being upheld and ties were still being worn by many trades and working folk generally. No wonder the war was won.