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=== 4th Logo (2001-2003) ===
=== 4th Logo (2001-2003) ===
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'''Logo:''' The logo symbol with the text "Sherston" next to it fading onto a black background.
'''Logo:''' The abstract "S" symbol with the text "Sherston" next to it fading onto a black background.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.

Revision as of 23:39, 4 August 2023



Background

Sherston Software (also known as Sherston Publishing Group), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996.



1st Logo (1993)

Logo: We see the Sherston logo in gold with a diagonal oval behind it. Next to it are the Chatsworth Television and Digital Jellyfish Design logos.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the game.

Availability: Seen only on the video game adaptation of The Crystal Maze.

2nd Logo (1996-1998?)

Logo: Unknown.

Technique: Simple Flash animation.

Music/Sounds: Unknown.

Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.

3rd Logo (1999-2002)

Logo: Unknown.

Technique: Flash animation

Music/Sounds: The second music from before.

Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.

4th Logo (2001-2003)

Logo: The abstract "S" symbol with the text "Sherston" next to it fading onto a black background.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.

5th Logo (2004-2007)

Logo: A navy blue rectangle with the text "Sherston" with four circles in yellow, red, green and blue next to it fading onto a white background, then fading out later.

Variant: A few other variants exist.

Technique: Depends on the variant, but usually none.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.

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