Welcome
This site brings together memories, history, and personal stories connected to Manchester — especially the Hotspur Press and Percy Brothers, where three generations of my family worked.
If you’d like to share memories, names, or photographs for the archive, please visit the Contribute page.
Hotspur Press Archive
Explore the growing archive of staff lists, publications, photographs, and recollections from the Hotspur Press:
- Staff
- Publications
- History (coming soon)
- Floorplans & Layout (coming soon)
Visit the full archive here: Hotspur Press
Stories & Memories
I’ve written a series of posts about my time working at Percy Brothers in the 1960s, along with contributions from former apprentices and staff. You can read the latest stories in the blog section.
News
In 2024, the old Percy Brothers building was tragically destroyed by a fire. This event marked a significant moment in the history of the Hotspur Press and the local community. Read about the fire Here
We will continue to update this section with news about the redevelopment of the site and any other relevant updates as they become available.