Bill Richardson (journalist)
Sir William Robert Richardson (16 January 1909–16 January 1986), known as Bill Richardson, was a British newspaper editor.
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Richardson studied at the Co-operative College, and was appointed editor of the Co-operative News in 1938. In 1942, he switched to edit Reynold's News, serving until the paper's closure in 1967. He later served on the Post Office Users National Council, and wrote several books about trade unionism and the co-operative movement.[1]
Books
- A Union of Many Trades: A History of USDAW
- The CWS in War and Peace
References
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| Preceded by Sydney Elliott |
Editor of Reynold's News 1941–1967 |
Succeeded by Position abolished |
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