Factory Demolition Is the End of an Era ; Jean Beardmore

Sentinel, The; Stoke-on-Trent (UK) › May 31, 2009

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Jean Beardmore

Shares her memories of working at Royal Doulton's Baddeley Green factory in the first of a two-part series.

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Factory Demolition Is the End of an Era ; Jean Beardmore

I decided to put pen to paper to reveal my sadness at seeing the Royal Doulton factory, in Baddeley Green, coming to an end to make room for a few more houses.

I worked there for 26 years and, looking back now, it will be part of my life that I will never forget.

It all started with Allied English Potteries and the jobs for belt attendants that were advertised.

I had never been in a factory in my life, as I had always worked in an office.

I didn't know what I was letting myself in for but a wage of nine pounds and four shillings a week was certainly worth the challenge as at that time, money was scarce.

The hours were 8am to 5pm with an hour for lunch, which was great as being so close to home, I could nip back and get the...

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