Printer to the House, 9781041117896
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Uncover the untold story behind the name behind Parliament’s record, Hansard.
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Printer to the House

the story of hansard

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    288 pages

  • Release Date

    24 September 2025

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Summary

Behind the Hansard: The Untold Story of Parliament’s Printers

Everyone knows the name Hansard, the famous record of Parliamentary proceedings. Very few know how it began. Originally published in 1952, this is the first authoritative history of the Hansard family and its work, for nearly 100 years, as Parliamentary printers in charge of the Journals of the House of Commons and the full record of debates that still bears the family name. Full of surprising and important detai…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781041117896
ISBN-10:1041117892
Series:Routledge Library Editions: Publishing and Printing
Author:J.C. Trewin, E.M. King
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:Routledge
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:24 September 2025
Weight:0g
Dimensions:216mm x 138mm
About The Author

J.C. Trewin

J. C. (John Courtenay) Trewin (1908–1990) was a journalist, writer and drama critic. He was at the time of original publication former literary editor of The Observer but served as their drama critic for over 60 years.

E. M. (Evelyn Mansfield) King (1907–1994) was an MP for the Labour Party (1945–1950) and subsequently the Conservative Party (1964–1979).

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