11 June 1825 The first issue of The Glasgow Looking Glass was published by John Watson in Glasgow. It pioneered the use of the relatively new lithographic printing process, and has been described as the world’s first comic.
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Harry McIntosh of Speedspools
9 June 2025 by
The Trust is sorry to annouce that Harry McIntosh of Speedspools, Edinburgh, known for his typesetting services over the last 60 years, died on 30 May 2025, and would like to offer their sympathy to his family and friends.
SPRAT is grateful for support from The Watson Foundation