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Title: Derek Maggs
Post by fastmike on Nov 22^nd, 2004, 8:33pm

Does anyone here remember Derek Maggs who worked in the newsroom in Bush House about 20 or 30 years ago?

Derek was just about totally bald when I knew him in the 70's so maybe looked older than he was.

He lived in Eltham somewhere, although I visited his home on more than one occasion I cannot remember the exact address.

Any news of him or his family, or any reminisensces would be very welcome.

Title: Re: Derek Maggs
Post by Ian_Richardson on Nov 23^rd, 2004, 10:20am

Derek Maggs retired from the World Service Newsroom staff about 1990 (I think) but continued his association for a period as a "re-tread", doing occasional shifts. He also continued his sideline as a printer, operating from a shed in his back garden. I recall that he died around the mid-90s from cancer.

He was a very popular member of the Bush House staff, and if you would like to know more, I can refer you to a couple of his close friends.

Ian Richardson

Title: Re: Derek Maggs
Post by fastmike on Dec 1^st, 2004, 2:42am

Thanks for the reply - please email me the info or post it here - my email address is "fastmicrosltd" which is at aol.com

I remember he had about 5 children including twins and a wife named Beryl - is she still living does anyone know?
Beryl was an exjournalist who I think had been also known as Johnny Johnson when she worked on a tabloid before having the kids.

I also once met a lady called Margaret I believe reputedly an ex-nun ? - with whom he had a friendship.

Any info gratefully received, I am so sorry to hear he is no longer with us.