A long time ago (here to be precise) I shared a copy of my guide to Fleetway House. It showed a couple of stern looking doormen guarding the building. Well now we can name at least one Fleetway doormen!
He was William Pulley and according to this ebay listing he was a former tram driver who was retiring. The full description says...
Wonderful original big card signed by a large number of staff from Fleetway House, London – home of many of Britain’s best-loved comics and magazines. Dated 1963, the year Fleetway was absorbed into IPC Magazines.
The card was presented to retiring doorman William Pulley (who was a tram driver before becoming their doorman) and contains numerous signatures from editorial, design, and office staff – including that of Leonard Matthews (see second pic), one of the most important figures in the history of British comics. Matthews served as editorial director and played a key role in shaping legendary titles such as Eagle, Lion, Girl, Look and Learn, Tiger, and Buster. Included as well, are two press photos of Pulley - the larger one has a Fleetway House Amalgamated Press ink stamp on the reverse. He's a stern looking chap :-)
I'd welcome the identification of any other signatures. Do shout if you spot any good ones that you can link to comic creators
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