Edwardian years
and beyond

By the turn of the century, Pollards had become a substantial printer and responsibility for its management fell to brothers Herbert and Leonard. In 1910, there were 25 compositors, 8 letterpress operators, 3 lithographers, 10 bindery staff, 2 warehouse workers and a High Street shop. In 1919, an impressive new factory was erected in Bampfylde Street, Exeter. Here, catalogues and brochures were a speciality, particularly for the textile industry. High quality work was produced on a range of sophisticated letterpress machines. Sales expanded and offices were opened in London, and later in Bradford.