1901 – ‘Norfolk Daily Standard’ Offices, Norwich, Norfolk

“Our illustration of the Norfolk Daily Standard new offices shows really an extension of the present premises, which run a considerable distance down the side street, the front portion providing only the accommodation for the editorial staff, and the public entrance for advertisements, &c. The basement, which has been built entirely of white glazed bricks, contains a ” Hoe ” printing machine, driven by electricity. There is nothing of special interest to be said as to the arrangement of the building, beyond that a very awkward corner site had to be dealt with, and that it was impossible to get any more altitude than the drawing shows. The whole of this front portion has been carried out in brown buff terra- cotta, supplied by Messrs. Doulton and Co., of Lambeth, and stands on a polished granite base. The roofs have been covered with Cumberland green slates, and the turrets with copper. The bas-relief heads in the main front represent Caxton, introducer of printing, and Defoe, who, so far as can be ascertained, introduced something like a journal or newspaper. The clock, which has been supplied by Messrs. Smith and Sons, of Derby, and lighted by electricity at night, is also enclosed in a copper case. The doors, windows, panelling, counters, &c. , chimney-piece in the public office, have been executed in Norwich, are the contractors. The architects are Messrs. George J. Skipper, F.R.I.B.A., and F. W. Skipper, of Norwich.”