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Sir William Robert Richardson (16 January 1909 – 16 January 1986) was a British newspaper editor.[1]
Sir Bill Richardson | |
|---|---|
| Born | William Robert Richardson 16 January 1909 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England |
| Died | 16 January 1986 (aged 77) |
| Education | Co-operative College |
| Occupation | Newspaper editor |
| Employer | Co-operative Press |
| Movement | Co-operative |
| Spouse |
Gladys Gillians (m. 1932) |
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, at the age of 14 Richardson began working for the Co-operative News, serving as editor of the paper from 1937 to 1942. In 1936 he became a sub-editor of Reynold's News, becoming editor in 1942 and serving until the paper's closure in 1967.[1] He later served on the Post Office Users National Council, and wrote several books about trade unionism and the co-operative movement.
Books edit
- A Union of Many Trades: A History of USDAW
- The CWS in War and Peace
- The People's Business: A History Of Brighton Co-operative Society